Insulting "*Christian*" phone robo-messages

I pastor a liberal mainstream congregation in a small city in PA.

I am very careful NOT to appear to endorse a political candidate,
but preach openly about inclusiveness, compassion, caring for the poor, etc-
(and we are very active in local ministries to the poor and disabled)-

This weekend I received a few very infuriating messages on the church
answering machine:

1. Saturday: "This is Bishop So-And-So... With Father Whatchamacallit,
and we're calling to remind you this election affects the very core of our
being as Christian Americans. We hope we can count on you to convince
your congregation to vote for the true Christian who supports traditional
family values. Any other choice is not Christian,
and in fact may impact their spiritual future.."

Totally annoyed, I deleted the message; how insulting that any other time
Bishop S0-And-So pretends I don't exists, as I am a raving feminist;
to them, a woman in the pulpit is the antichrist.

BUT the kicker was this morning: the message:
"Greetings Christian colleague, this is Dr. James Dobson calling to remind you
and your congregation how critical this election will be for those who hold
dear solid Christian family values. We know you support those traditional values
of home, family and country..."

I didn't allow the message to continue, but deleted it, really stoked up.
Of course they wouldn't call during business hours, as I'd let them have it...
I know they were robo-calls, but why a liberal denomination and not their
own limited, bigoted parishes?

ANd I informed my congregation: "You get robo-calls, the church gets them.
Do not be swayed by so -called 'authorities' who manipulate you into thinking
your 'spiritual future' is affected by how you vote. If you believe that, I have
some indulgences I wanna sell you... "
They roared with laughter.....


"The truly 'christian' candidate'??
There's nothing remotely 'Christian' about that lying plutocrat
who cannot for the life of him empathize with anyone about anything.
No comment about Mormonism... I have met some lovely Mormons
who live according to a strict moral code... But Romney? Not a chance.

But I try to live by "judge not lest ye be judged...."

However... Matthew 25: "I was hungry and you fed me; ill, and you cared for me;
naked and you clothed me; in jail, and you visited me..."
Ever read that passage Mitt?