September 15, 2008 9:56 PM
Why I am a single-issue voter
And not apologetic in the least.
The way I see it, if you don't start with a respect for human life - if you think babies are disposable - then your talk of caring for the "least of these" is but a sounding gong. If you think unplanned babies are a punishment - (See Obama wouldn't want his daughter "punished" with a baby) - then you cannot possibly be a leader I could trust.
~~~HT to Jen for highlighting the video on her blog.~~~~~
And finally, as many other bloggers are doing, I'm adding this button to my sidebar:
Maybe if enough of us ask, Obama will tell us how he can use this Bible verse to promote his candidacy in spite of the fact that even beyond his stellar pro-abortion record, he defended the practice of botched-abortion infanticide while serving in the Illinois State Senate.
Weren't those terribly unwanted babies - many of whom had Down syndrome - really those Jesus would have included when he referred to the "least of these?"
If you want to add the button - and spread the word - link up at Mama Says.
Posted in Campaign 2008, Catholicism, Pro-Life Issues | Permalink
Comments
I couldn't agree with you more! As Fr. Frank Pavone of Priest For Life says (paraphrased):If a candidate running for any level of government can't tell the difference between protecting the people and killing the people, then he automatically should be disregarded as a legitimate candidate.
I pray more Catholics hear the Truth about how they can't vote for pro-choice, I mean, pro-abortion, candidates. I think many have just not heard the Truth. We must not be afraid to tell them, with love.
Julie c.m.
Posted by: Julie c.m. | September 16, 2008 12:46 AM
Barbara - Thank you so much for you coverage of this election. I seem to be turning to your blog everyday for information and truth. Keep it up.
Posted by: Barb | September 16, 2008 8:12 AM
Such nice and moving video. I can't wait to pass it along. Thanks for sharing!
Posted by: LadyLovas | September 16, 2008 10:19 AM
Thank you, Barbara. This was touching.... I shared it with my 5 and 7 year olds....
Posted by: Lisa | September 16, 2008 2:27 PM
Very cool. And an appropriate reminder for all Christians, not just Catholics.
Posted by: Lucy | September 17, 2008 2:14 PM
