Why practicing Catholics should vote for Barack Obama, not for John McCain

I am a practicing Roman Catholic, and will vote for Barack Obama for President of the United States. Not only will I vote for Senator Obama, I will do so gladly and with a clear conscience.  The reasons are many.  This lengthy post enumerate many of those reasons, providing ample links in support.

I accept the Roman Catholic teachings on the sanctity of human life and, to the degree the views of Senator Obama and the Democratic Party platform depart from Catholic teaching on the sanctity of human life, I disagree with Senator Obama and the Democratic Party on their positions. I will work inside the party to change the positions of Senator Obama and the Democratic Party, and I will pray for change. I see my vote for Senator Obama as informed by my conscience to support a candidate not totally acceptable to Catholics but, who nonetheless poses a far lesser evil to the dignity and sanctity of life than a vote for Senator John McCain.

In my own life, I strive always to have compassion for those who disagree with me and seek to make a world where all children are recognized for the contribution they are to their families and the world, even before they are born. I will yet find a world where choice will mean whether one raises their child with the support necessary to allow the entire family to succeed, or a child will be placed for adoption by a family capable of the …

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Dialoguing with people with whom we sharply disagree

Barack Obama has often argued that the United States needs to sit down to talk with its avowed enemies.  This willingness to talk outrages many conservatives.   they argue, "How can talking to one's enemies ever lead to anything worthwhile?" Well, it might lead to increased understanding of each other's points…

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Will an Obama administration require any self-sacrifice of Americans?

I listened closely while Barack Obama gave his acceptance speech last night in Denver. I also listened apprehensively because I have come to believe that it is impossible for any candidate to get elected as President of the United States these days if he or she requires Americans to make…

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Scarborough’s Law: The corporate media’s knee jerk response to progressive candidates

Bob Cesca calls it Scarborough's Law, and it has been faithfully been implemented by the media throughout this campaign: When the Republicans attack, repeat the attack over and over. When the Democrats attack, attack the Democrats. For lack of a better term, let's call it Scarborough's Law, in honor of…

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