Posted by MKB on December 10, 2004, at 21:46:40
In reply to Re: To everyone who lives in the USA, posted by lynch03 on December 10, 2004, at 21:30:24
I think "sects" is an unfortunate choice of words. "Sects" are not likely to have much of an impact on an election.
Most conservative Christian denominations are against gay marriage and abortion, but I don't believe church members blindly obey their church leaders. I think the main factor is that people were mobilized to act on their beliefs. Christians finally realized that their votes could make a difference and that past apathy has been a factor in a perceived decline in moral values in the United States. Conservative Christians have as much right to make their voice heard as anyone else, and they chose the correct forum...the voting booth.
Uh, oh, here it comes. I better take cover.
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