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Evangelical Leaders to Support McCain

Ninety, not including Dobson, met in Denver last week. They will ask McCain to consider Huckabee as VP candidate.

Adelle M. Banks, Religion News Service | posted 7/08/2008 08:16AM

More than 90 evangelical leaders met in Denver Tuesday, July 1, and decided to support Sen. John McCain as the presidential candidate who most shares their values.

Attendees agreed that they are concerned ...

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Bob	Posted: July 18, 2008 8:58 PM

As a concerned evangelical, I see absolutely nothing in John MCain's portfolio that reflects the actions of our Lord Jesus Christ in his ministry on this earth. I would hope that the Mc Cain's mouthings for his support on immigration honesty and against abortion could play against the important societal concerns that Barack Obama has so clearly enunciated. An example of McCain's disinterest in these social and ethical issues is his absence from the Messiah College forum on ethics in politics. McCain chose not the accept the invitation to appear with Obama on that occasion!

Linda

Posted: July 17, 2008 8:33 AM

I would love to vote for Obama for many reasons, among which is his ability, from his own ethnicity, to speak to the enormous challenge of addressing change in the segment of the African-American community that is suffering from generational poverty, crime, drugs and school drop-outs. He has shown great courage in speaking about this as well as many other deep problems this country faces. However, as an evangelical Christian, I just can't stomach his extreme views on abortion, even allowing a baby who is a product of a failed abortion to die from lack of care after it is born alive! And his acceptance of adoption of children into a homosexual "family". But I am no fan of McCain...I hear things about him that disturb me, as well. In the end, I need to ask the Lord to direct me. "How would Jesus vote?" is the issue. What is of primary importance to Him? What do we know of His values that should guide us? Neither of these men is perfect, but not voting is not an option for me

Mau	Posted: July 16, 2008 12:42 PM


Shame on you Tim La Haye - You need to pactice what you preach. Thanks for informing us of this meeting Christianity Today.

John	Posted: July 16, 2008 10:35 AM

What a joke! The Republican party "hi-jacked" evangelical Christians 30 years ago and it continues to this day. And as for reading the Bible, I see nothing in the Bible about cutting capital gains tax rates, shipping jobs overseas, or tax incentives for oil companies. There is a lot about feeding the hungry and tending to the sick...stuff the Republican party of today stands firmly against. Yeah, Christians shoudl vote McCain...after all there is a lot of war in the Bible...

fab807

Posted: July 14, 2008 8:11 PM

Brenda B: With all due respect, it is the hard working, risk taking, and the entrepreneurial spirit of our citizenry that are truly "blessed" by God to succeed in the marketplace of ideas and commerce. Surely you would not object that anyone who works hard and produces a marketable product or other goods or services should be denied a profit for their labors? The rhetorical question I pose to you and any other liberal who hasn't a clue on how basic economics work, is this -- when exactly was the last time anyone was hired by a "poor" person?? With McCain acknowledging that economics is "not his strong suit," and obviously while he was Governor of Arkansas, it wasn't Huckabee's either. McCain's first true test of presidential leadership will be his selection of VP. The only logical choice is Mitt Romney. With economic times as they are, his business savy for over 25+ years is what this country truly needs. For further info, please check out unitethegop.com. Thanks!

Bob N

Posted: July 11, 2008 5:32 PM

How can anyone who reads the Bible and believes in and follows the words of Jesus Christ even consider voting for another Republican for President? The Republican Party is not the party that Jesus would belong to. Jesus's way of life and his teachings much more closely mirror the Democrat Party's recent history of compassion, fairness, and kindness. The Republican Party supports selfishness, war, greed, lack of compassion, and lack of giving to the poor. It is no surprise to me that Christians are finally seeing through the Republican propaganda and lies. It is no surprise to me that Christians will rally around the candidate whom Jesus would support (Obama) because of Obama's Christian policies. To the extent that racism is turning some Christians away from Obama, I am very disappointed in those Christians. Jesus was not a racist because he welcome 'strangers' into his flock. He healed and taught people of all backgrounds. That is the true Christian way.

Bill Scudder

Posted: July 11, 2008 4:50 PM

Too bad that many evangelicals feel they have to vote for the "less" of two evils. Obama is a ultra liberal and a universalist and all roads lead to God and belongs to an apostate church denomination. McCain is a liberal republican who will show his true colors if elected. Should a real Christian vote for McCain as the lesser of two evils and not for the one they would like to see in office. i think we should vote for neither and accept God's pick.

Jay	Posted: July 10, 2008 5:47 PM

You gotta love it! Actually, President Obama is just what this nation and it's Godless people need. The same way we needed Jimmy Carter. Charles and Bethany have no idea who they are supporting in Barack...none of us do. John McCain is just as complicit in his vote pandering as Obama...say anything to get elected. As a nation we need to pray in repentence, and pray for Godly leadership. Unfortunately, we will not be able to get that in this election.

lauren

Posted: July 10, 2008 3:13 PM

i'm just glad the C Today poll on this website showed another side. most christians i know (from a fairly average christian cross-section as far as i know) are voting for Obama, not McCain. i just hope that no matter who gets to be prez, the "religious right" gets more practical/mainstream/less fanatical. that's a loaded wish, but it's my wish. i hate being associated with such a charicature when people find out i'm a christian.

Gina	Posted: July 10, 2008 2:40 PM

I am amazed at the results of the CT poll. Let us not kid ourselves... one of the major influences a president can have on everyday American life is the appointing of Supreme Court justices... and there is a very high probability of at least one, possibly as many as three appointments looming in the horizon. With a Democratic majority controlling the legislative branch, pretty much ANY appointee Mr. Obama sends for approval, will be approved. What type of person, and based on what worldview, do the readers of CT, who are supporting Mr. Obama, think he will nominate?

Creed Pogue

Posted: July 10, 2008 2:12 PM

What a joke! This is what happens when the leaders of faith become too enamored of being "somebody." This group of 90 should finally admit what is obvious to the rest of us: they have and always have been Republicans first and Christians second. If there was ever a time to take the sabbactical from partisan politics, this would have been the year. But to support McCain, who has great difficulty articulating much about his faith, wholeheartedly just shows the knee-jerk reaction.

Victor

Posted: July 10, 2008 11:37 AM

Lois. I find it important to briefly respond on your remarks. Abortions, is a bloody and demonic business, indeed, which takes place in the world and this country right before our eyes. As much as I know my Lord, He loves children dearly and this is His love that gives them life. At the same time satan hates them. How important this issue is? Take a look on Isaiah 1. Dear Catheine, I’d only add to your post: ”Look up and rejoice!”

Lois S

Posted: July 10, 2008 10:02 AM

I certainly hope that this group does not assume they speak for evangelicals. I find it concerning that the evangelical agenda is so myoptically focused on gay marriage and abortion that they have completely ignored rampant poverty, racisim, care for God's created world, basic health for peoples around the world, stopping a war which should never have been begun--which has taken thousands and thousands of American lives and tens of thousands of Iraqy lives. Once people are born, do we not care about them any more? As importanat as the issues of abortion and gay marriage are, we do NOT live in paradise where these issues never arise. Contrary to what we might wish, our country is not a Christian country. It is a "motley crew" of many peoples, languages and faiths. One of the best ways to show our Christian faith is not to go around bashing people who don't believe, but gently draw near them and engage with reality, loving and caring for the people around us!

DaleO

Posted: July 10, 2008 9:07 AM

It's astounding and terrifying to me that anyone, much less a Christain would vote for a man who is steeped in Black Liberation Theology and has, as the high point of their practical experience in leadership, being a "community organizer." Obama has done nothing, accomplished nothing, and promises nothing that he can deliver. I will hold my nose and vote for McCain, simply because the alternative is so scary. Democrats have supported abortion, gay marriage, defeat in Iraq, and the forced redistribution of wealth, while they have opposed school choice, home schooling, prayer in the schools, and enforcing the laws on immigration. How any Christian could vote Democrat, much less for the most liberal Senator in the Senate, is beyond me. Dale

Dan Crawford

Posted: July 10, 2008 7:25 AM

Every year, evangelical leaders who dapple in politics as a means of salvation ought to be reminded that the Messiah has already come. and sad to say, he was not a conservative Republican. In fact, politicians were responsible for his death. And as long as religious leaders continue to equate faith in Christ with a vote for political candidates, they only further discredit the good news of Jesus Christ, and fatally compromise any stance the Church might take against the principalities and powers of this world.

catheine

Posted: July 10, 2008 1:44 AM


I believe that we are in a lot of trouble. This nation plus the world. Neither candidates will be able to do the job. Watch your backs.

Jim	Posted: July 10, 2008 1:09 AM

reading many of these comments makes me sick. You cannot vote for a guy who is so opposed to Biblical morality as Obama is and call yourself a Biblical Christian. Iraq will turn out way better than you think. Iran will see the next regime change and radical Islam will be, as it must be, subjugated and liberalized. The fact that we had bumbling Republican believers in DC does NOT mean a Christian should be electing universalist heretics who are masquerading as Christians to get your vote. Holding a different view of the Bible that believes that killing babies is OK, that homosexuality is normal, that all roads lead to heaven, and that government has all the answers, is not a "view of the Bible." It is paganism. McCain does not pander or pretend to be anyone but who he is. Obama is transparent fraud through and through. It is pathetic to see the gullibility of the so-called church in America, as evidenced on this website.

mike	Posted: July 09, 2008 9:47 PM


I am so glad that the majority of Evangelical are not Mormon hater thereby allowing a McCain/Romney ticket to be a real possiblity. Mitt Romney is an outstanding citizen of the United States and would be an excellent VP and future president.

A Reader

Posted: July 09, 2008 9:18 PM


McCain lost my vote with his amnesty shinanigans. However, I WON'T vote for Obama. What he says now and how he has voted in the past are too contradictory. Former life-long Democrat who became a Republican, and...?

Dr. J. Holloway

Posted: July 09, 2008 8:49 PM

If we are Christians, as this group claimed, look at other issues besides abortion and gay rights. What about racism, sexism, the economy,poverty, classism? Has this group addressed any of these issues? No!!! The Bible deals with more than just abortion and homosexuality but what about love your neighbor, regardless of skin color. There needs to be a partnership between religion and politics and yet it is the Chrisitain communit such has this group who refuses to reach out for the Olive branch.What has Bush done about abortion and homosexuality in the last eight years, sending our men and women off to a unjust war! Why doesn't this group speak up against the Iraqi War! No guts if you ask me!!!

Brenda B.

Posted: July 09, 2008 8:11 PM

Folks, I have to be very honest with you. First of all, Barack Obama is a great man of faith who LIVES his christianity and speaks his christianity. I believe that he has been sent to all of us by God to give the United States another chance to change its ways. God has been taken out of the schools, out of government, and they don't want to say "In God We Trust" or "One Nation Under God." We have got to pray for this candidate because he is very sincere in his plans to change the old politics of one hand washing the other and the wealthy prevailing in legislation and in owning this country. Senator McCain has had a commendable military career but he agrees with the Bush administration's evil ways by lying to Americans, taking lobbyists' donations, and making belittling remarks about the poor and middle-class Americans, of which I am one. I do not understand how Christians can support McCain, who legislates for the wealthy corporations and lies to us. God bless America!!

Victor

Posted: July 09, 2008 5:01 PM

“I am an Assemblies of God pastor and I support Obama.” Dear Tim, does it also mean that you, like your political favorite, appreciate the Sermon on the Mount much more than the “obscured message of the Epistle to the Romans”? I assume, that you can only do it blindly, because how in the world can the minister of the once spirit-filled congregation in good conscience “support” such a highly manipulative person, filled to the brim with the deceptions, dangerous enough to make us cry for deliverance? Of course, not everyone can see treacherous emptiness in given candidate’s mysterious promises of “change, change…” but a pastor must remember Prov. 24: 21 “Do not associate with those who are given to change…” I, a humble Ukrainian Pentecostal preacher, son of a persecuted minister, cannot really comprehend why leaders in America became accustomed to define truth as many times as it necessary, while other believers pay a high price for standing on “It is written”. Think twice, brother.

Brushface

Posted: July 09, 2008 3:20 PM

John McCain is one honorable man and has my vote. He is a true hero and has the right ideas when it comes to energy. Obama is such a newcomer that it is very telling how the Dems are so desperate for a new direction they couldn't see Hilary's experience far exceeded his. I don't know much good about Obama, only questions at best. He seems brilliant but needs a lot more time in the public eye for any of us to make an educated vote. But here we find ourselves having to vote for the most powerful leader in the world. On one hand we have an honorable man with plenty of conservative history, great sense of humor, a wife who has always been proud to be an American and someone who will be selecting good conservative Federal Judges elect. On the other hand we have a smart, charismatic American with very limited experience in any meaningful governing or leadership, and could easily be an embarrassment when in office. He needs more time to develop. I can't see Christians voting for Obama.

David

Posted: July 09, 2008 2:56 PM


I don't see how a Christian could vote for any of the candidates. I don't believe in the less of evils. I will abstain my vote this year.

Michele

Posted: July 09, 2008 2:21 PM

This is just such an insult to so many of us who don't fit the 'right wing/moral majority' box...there are many many followers of Jesus who cannot stomach the Republican agenda because of its blatant disregard for ' the least of these' and their overemphasis on prosperity and individual success. I do read my bible sirs and I ask you, do you when you read the bible do you leave out books like Acts that emphasize community that is rarely found in America? It's Jesus plus nothing else.

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