Oklahoma City area churches urge members to take faith to polls

Oklahoma City metro area Christian faith groups are gearing up for Tuesday’s presidential election through various nonpartisan activities and events.

 
BY CARLA HINTON | Published: November 1, 2012   

Many metro-area churches and faith-based groups are urging congregations to take their faith into the voting booths come Tuesday.

Southern Baptists in Oklahoma and Roman Catholics across the state have been encouraged to read and study the issues at hand using voter guides written especially for the 2012 presidential election.

photo - Rev. Ray Douglas poses for a photo at the Greater Mount Olive Baptist Church in Oklahoma City, Friday, June 29, 2012. Photo by Garett Fisbeck, The Oklahoman
Rev. Ray Douglas poses for a photo at the Greater Mount Olive Baptist Church in Oklahoma City, Friday, June 29, 2012. Photo by Garett Fisbeck, The Oklahoman

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