Because killing an unborn baby is murder in the eyes of God. It is not a 'right' to kill a growing, developing human being…just because the Supreme Court said so. It is what God says that counts and it never was a 'right' in this country until 1973. If some women found a way to abort their babies before that…it was considered a crime…. taking a life. We have gone from a few abortions before Roe…to millions of abortions each year, and it looks like, if Congress, gets its way, we, the taxpayers, will be funding them in the future as part of health care. So there will be EVEN MORE killing. Watch the video below which describes the abortion procedure in detail. Can you honestly say a child is not being killed in that video and in a very barbaric, horrific manner? If women knew the truth of what actually takes place, would they willingly choose this for their baby? Women are led to believe it is a glob of tissue…there is no pain, no horror …just a clinical procedure. Not so!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QBOAPleF1t0

You see no need as a Christian to work to end this killing? You call it a right? If I truly care about my neighbor down the street, I would try to help her understand what abortion really is and assist her by pointing her in the direction of the local Crisis Pregnancy Center where she can receive support to deal with the difficulties of an unwanted, unexpected pregnancy. There ARE other answers than death for the child and a life of regret/guilt for the mother. As an adoptive mom who was unable to have children of my own, I am glad for two birthmoms who made the choice for life. (My wonderful children are very glad as well!)

Do you think maybe Sodom might have had a different outcome if Lot and his family…instead of just going along and getting along…had taken a stand for God's truth… had been salt and light in the midst of a crooked generation? We can have a postive effect on society around us by living Godly, righteous lives, by sharing the gospel message, and by being involved as responsible citizens expressing our concerns and voting for candidates who best represent our values…regardless of party affliation. Christians can and should be involved.

Thanks for your 'no third way' points. I agree totally. We either believe and obey God or we disbelieve and disobey.

I am continually amazed that the EC continue to be called evangelical. They may be evangelical but it is in service of a different religion!

I saw a picture not long ago of supposed Christians falling down upon their knees in praise and prayer thanking God for keeping gay marriage from being legally recognized in their state. The vote went their way, so they thanked God; what would they have done if the vote hadn’t gone their way? More importantly, why should how I vote matter in a spiritual context? If my neighbor is gay and allowed to legally marry or be recognized in a state approved civil union, how does that affect my personal faith or practice of religion? If the lady down the street is desperate enough (God help her) to chose abortion to end a pregnancy, why should I support taking away that right? Women were having abortions before it was legal and there have always been gay people.

When I vote, I do my best to vote for what is best for all the people. I know this is difficult, and I know most people vote in such a way that their personal security is maintained, but I try to think of my entire country when voting for national leaders. America is the great melting pot, not everyone is a Christian, not everyone worships or believes as I do. Why should there be prayer in public schools or court houses? Not everyone is a Christian and I went to school back in the days when prayer was allowed and watched a Jehovah Witness classmate be ostracized and shamed by students and teachers because she couldn’t pray with us or say the Pledge to the flag.

I know this is a long, rambling post… but there it is, three issues. Tell me, as the born-again baptized believer that I am, why I should advocate the mixing of church and state? Why should prayer or Christian teaching in public schools, abortion laws or homosexual marriage/civil unions matter to me? Why should I tow the religious right party line?

And not to be completely off-topic, why should it matter to me if Mclaren or any “evangelical” is blue or red?