Your “Religion at the Ballot Box” article in the Nov. 20 issue was way off point. A Christian’s position on moral issues is directly tied to his relationship to God. While voting pro-life does not bring salvation, voting pro-choice does raise questions whether one is believing on the Jesus of the Bible or the Jesus of his denomination or own will. The article almost plays devil’s advocate for the pro-choicers and winebibbers. Sin is sin. Call sin what it is. Drunkenness and those who approve of it are in sin. Although I disagree with the Catholic doctrine, at least they are fighting for what being a Catholic means and upholding their morals. Christians should be doing the same.
If we see a brother or sister in Christ taking a pro-choice stance or frequenting the local pub, it is our job to admonish and rebuke them in Christian love. Those who voted for abortion are in sin. One cannot claim to be committed to Jesus Christ and vote pro-abortion/choice. The two views oppose each other. A “Christian” voter may as well say, “Jesus, I love ya but I gotta leave you outside while I vote.” One cannot vote to allow the murder of innocent babies and claim to follow Jesus Christ. A person is either committed to Christ and His ways or he is not.
Stephen Thompson
Bay Minette, Ala.
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