“Additionally, many concerned pastors are fearful to wade into dangerous waters of hot political issues as they don’t want to lose their charitable deduction status”
As opposed to being charged with giving aid and comfort to the enemy?
Many regular donors and tithers need/prefer to have the tax deduction for said contributions. Getting into political/current events can jeopardize their 501C(?) status.
I am not limiting my observation to immigration. As an example, many pastors have been fairly quiet if not silent on pro-life issues~and I am talking even years ago when Operation Rescue, etc. were at the forefront of political movements.