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Barack Obama has repeatedly spoken out against abortion. It should be noted that at the recent Presidential Candidate Faith Forum held at Saddleback Church, Barack Obama was asked about more than just the issue of abortion. He pointedly said at the debate, " One of America's greatest moral failure is not abiding by the command of Jesus in the book of Matthew to care for 'the least of these.' " When you look at the political party that has traditionally championed poverty, social justice, protecting the environment, and care for the least of our citizens, it has been the party he represents.

(I guess I need to cross-post my comments as well.)

Obama has been claiming this for a while, but the NRLC recently dug up the actual bills, compared them, and found them to be virtually identical. They show the differences between the two bills, and they basically all consist of the words "United States" with "Illinois."

So either Obama or the NRLC is lying. I think it's pretty obvious which is more likely.

http://www.nrlc.org/ObamaBAIPA/2003AmendedILBAIPAandFedBAIPA.html

Sarah,

I no longer find myself in disbielf when I read comments like yours regarding the Democratic party being the party "that has traditionally championed poverty, social justice, protecting the environment, and care for the least of our citizens".

Please...history does not begin with the first day of one's birth. Please do yourself a favor and take an intellectually honest look at which party, conservative vs liberal, has traditionally stood for the points you bring up.

Obama slickly avoided the question on abortion and never gave a direct answer to Warren. His nebelous response just highlights why he needs to tapdance around the issue, especially in a church filled with evangelicals. His voting record in Illinois is decidedly radical in terms of abortions, and all that talk about not wanting abortions is empty rhetoric since not once has he voted in such a way to curb abortions. And I'm certain that had he been speaking to, say, a Planned Parenthood conference, his answer would have been much different. The guy is a cameleon.

Saddleback was a set up. McCain recited the catechism of the Pharisees and Obama pondered and gave thoughtful replies to complex questions designed to trip him up.
Jesus repeatedly elevated women and forgave their sins. It isn't clear in scripture that our Lord was for or against abortion. Jesus made it abundantly clear on numerous occasions that we should love and not destroy our enemies, and that ranged from killing to bearing false witness. Why at Saddleback is war supported and abortion so vehemently and aggressively opposed? Are they different? The Christ spirit in Barack Obama shines as bright as any in the audience, including the wealthy pastor. Victor, we are all chameleons (remember Peter and the rooster). Jesus devoted a lot of energy towards unmasking hypocrisy - because it is RAMPANT in all of us.

Rob, you are right, history does not begin on the day of one's birth.

Tell me, in the name of so-called political "conservatism", do terms like "the crusades", "slave trade", "anti-suffrage", and "segregation" mean anything?

How Christians can blindly associate themselves with such sheep-like devotion to any political party is the sad part.

My Name is Dave From VT and am a Obama supporter. I had to give Obama tremendous credit for making the point that he respects people who believes that life begins at the point of conception, and when so many people here their pastors in their church talking about 40 million abortions, it is a powerful argument to not want to negotiate about limiting abortion, but instead to ban it altogether.

I can see the viewpoints from both sides, and I have thought years about my feelings. I am a believer and have prayed about so many of the issues plageing America. I can't in good conscious support any elected official who wants healthcare to continue to be in the hands of corporate America, while 50 million Americans suffer, nor do I feel that war should be fought unless it is a lass resort and our country has absolutely no choice. Bush had the choice, and he did what he had to do, and now almost 2000 days after mission accomplished, many families in America do not know whether their loved ones will come home dead or alive. I have always been inspired by my gut instincts, and there is nothing wrong with voting for Obama in this election. He is not going to disrespect people who have strong moral convictions, and will work with them to heal the country.