From Pulpit to Politics: Reflections on the Separation of Church and State

A quick read for the concerned layperson, this is a compelling work on contemporary political history, written in an engaging, first-person fashion. Rev. McMickle discusses recent political events (the 11th District Congressional Race, 1998, in which he was a participant), in the context of the rich history of the church-state issue, dating back to the Abolitionist Era and throughout the early 20th century. The work culminates in a ringing, affirmative answer to the question: "should concerned clergy be actively involved in politics?"