Cornerstone Church in San Antonio drew criticism online after Pastor Matt Hagee recognized Republican candidates during Sunday’s service, a day before early voting began at the church.
“Now, you’re going to hear some folks say, ‘That’s controversial.’ I don’t care. And the reason I don’t care has nothing to do with my German heritage. The reason I don’t care is because there are 400,000 marble monuments in Arlington Cemetery, where individuals have given the full measure of life and devotion so that you would have the freedom to go vote,” Cornerstone Church Pastor Matt Hagee said during the Sunday sermon after announcing the presence of Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton (R-McKinney), Texas Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick (R-Houston) and Texas Sen. Donna Campbell (R-New Braunfels).
Some commenters criticized the recognition of Republican officials at a church serving as a polling location. However, it’s not illegal for political candidates to attend public services…