Respect Our Faith

CLERGY PLEDGE PDF
For a printable Clergy Pledge to encourage other religious leaders
Click Here.

Because faith has always played a vital role
in the public squares of Texas;

Because all religious traditions compel us
to participate in the political decisions of our state;

Because God’s concern is never fully represented
in a single political party or candidate;

I PLEDGE TO PROMOTE
faithful civic responsibility by:

I ALSO PLEDGE TO PROTECT
the integrity of my congregation by:

	Ensuring that all political points of view are respected in my house of worship;
	Helping all members of my congregation to become informed about candidates and issues;
	Encouraging all members of my faith tradition to vote; and
	Inspiring the members of my congregation to let their faith convictions inform and infuse all of their actions in the public sphere.

	Refraining from endorsing – or appearing to endorse – a candidate or political party in my capacity as a religious leader;
	Inviting all candidates to address my house of worship, if I invite any at all;
	Refusing to allow the distribution of partisan political literature in my congregation; and
	Avoiding the direct involvement of my congregation with partisan organizations or campaigns in any electioneering activities.

Encourage other religious leaders in your community to join the
RESPECT OUR FAITH CAMPAIGN

Please fill out the information below to take the Clergy Pledge.

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View the list of Texas religious leaders who have already taken the Respect Our Faith clergy pledge, click here.

Respect Our Faith is a grassroots campaign of clergy and
religious lay people organized by the Texas Faith Network.