2006-11-30 07:06:43 · 14 answers · asked by ? 5 in Politics & Government ➔ Politics
http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2006/11/29/AR2006112901439.html
2006-11-30 07:06:59 · update #1
No, the church (especially if it's of a Christian background) shuold be tolerant of this idea. They do not have to accept it, agree with it, or even endorse the idea, but it must have a tolerance for this idea because we teach forgiveness. Furthermore, even though it might be a Christian church, and it strongly opposes abortion (not flat out but in other ways, email me if you care) this is still an issue over AIDS and it would be, for a lack of better words, DUMB not to include a smart individual on a conference over aids.
2006-11-30 07:15:21 · answer #1 · answered by Mike of SoCal 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If they barred every American from church activities that supported pro-choice (over 60% of the population, Dems and Repubs alike) those seats would surely be largely empty. No, he shouldn't be barred. The conference is regarding AIDS, not abortion, there isn't even a connection for crying out loud.
2006-11-30 15:14:01 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Thats a really interesting article, but I dont think that he should be barred from church conference on AIDS just becase he is pro choice on abortion. Although its against many religions and I dont believe in it at all, Obama is still so smart and has so much potential
2006-11-30 15:09:42 · answer #3 · answered by Dana 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
How do his views on abortion rights have any impact on his ability to contribute to the AIDs conference? Barring such an upstanding statesman as this from a conference because you don't like some of his political views is basically stabbing yourself in the foot, isn't it?
I can imagine barring him from a conference for anti-abortion issues, but AIDs? Seems ridiculous.
2006-11-30 15:18:45 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
I'm not a subscriber, so I cannot read your link.
Assuming this "church conference" is related to church, and not government, they can invite or exclude anyone they wish.
Is it right? It depends on the agenda. Regardless, it is not within government purview.
EDIT: Rick Warren initially invited Mr. Obama to this meeting. As the moderator, this should count for something, don't you think?
2006-11-30 15:11:40 · answer #5 · answered by ? 7 · 2⤊ 1⤋
No. The churches stance on abortion and birth control have been hardly pro-life themselves.Too many hungry kids in South America.
2006-11-30 15:11:15 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 1⤋
So? In the bible, God didn't condemn abortion or even mention it, for that matter. I detest when pro-life conservatives have a "holier than thou" attitude when talking about pro-choicers. He may be more religious than the social conservative politicians. Don't judge him on that single issue.
2006-11-30 15:22:28 · answer #7 · answered by cynical 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Not in the least. A variety of opinions ot reach a consensus
2006-11-30 15:12:14 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
Of course not. How would being pro-choice make it wrong for him to contribute to helping fight AIDs?
2006-11-30 15:09:34 · answer #9 · answered by vanman8u 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Of course not. I heard this on the radio this morning and thought it ridiculous.
2006-11-30 15:29:12 · answer #10 · answered by MishMash [I am not one of your fans] 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋