Do you have an "issue" that you consider core? In listening to the debate, it seems many religious persons in Jesus' day had an issue surrounding the Sabbath. In fact, they were willing to overlook justice and mercy, and condemn even the innocent because their issue was so central to their identity. That means their issue was more important to them than anything else, and any political leaders that wished to remain in power (lest the Romans come and remove us and our nation) could use that issue to rally support for themselves. You've got the Supreme Court decision. If it had gone the other way, you'd be happy. But what are you doing NOW to lift the burden off the poor and treat the stranger within your gates with compassion (for you were once aliens in Egypt) ? Look out, lest a politician capture your allegience with catch phrases about the sanctity of life, but use his power to blow up half the world and give the contract to his buddies in Haliburton. www.robertsessford.com

Dr. Throckmorton

I will compare the idea of a "core" issue defining whether a politician is truly saved? Obama says he is saved but strongly supports the right to abortion, a position I hate. But... Mr. Bush is adored by evangelicals but his stance as Commander in Chief to allow torture of military prisoners is certainly a cause to question his salvation by the same test. McCain will just continue the Bush policies. Politicians and even christians have many different views but we are saved by Grace, thank God, not by our opinions.....


Incidentally the link showing the decline of abortions shows DOUBLE the decline during that most hated by evangelicals, Bill Clinton, than during the Bush years.. I will leave you to ponder that possibly other factors lead to the reduction of abortion such as economic good times and general prosperity for ALL, not just the very wealthy...something this present administration won't address!