Two posts (from wsj.com, where my post was originally printed) that typify the coming debate in the evangelical community:<\/p>\n
My Dad is a Southern Baptist Minister and my mother is also highly conservative. They are dedicated and excited Obama supporters. You don\u2019t get much more evangelical than they are and you won\u2019t find people who live much more biblically than they do so my answer is YES HE CAN. Oh, they voted for Bush too, just in case you are doubting their \u201cconservativeness.\u201d
\nComment by Seth – May 7, 2008 at 4:31 pm <\/p><\/blockquote>\nOn the other hand…<\/p>\n
I am an Evangelical Christian. Sen. Obama is the epitome of a preacher looking for a flock with itching ears. And he\u2019s finding them. Rev. Wright was most correct when he said about Obama: he has to do what politicians do. Meaning: Obama has to lie to get elected. Obama will nominate Federal judges who are opposed to Christian morality and its influence in society. Obama will raise taxes to fund the next \u201cgreat society\u201d (that really worked in the 60\u2019s, didn\u2019t it?). He will be the modern day Robin Hood by taking from the rich and giving to the poor. So, it is flawed logic to think that Obama would be a friend to Evangelical Christians and very hard-working Americans everywhere.
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