The Highway Forums General Discussion Open Forum Political poll, abortion

Sorry, but here is another Poll that I feel doesn't offer an option to choose from that I can agree with. <img src="/forum/images/graemlins/laugh.gif" alt="" /> I am particularly bothered by the word, "can", which means "ability", but I am reading it as denoting "may", i.e., does a Christian have permission; is he/she "allowed" to vote for a Pro-Choice candidate? The issue that isn't addressed is the fact that a genuinely converted Christian can and does make choices which are contrary to biblical mandate, principle, etc., due to the inconsistencies that occur from one still being a sinner; aka: simul iustus et peccator.

Although you haven't stated it, one could assume that it would be perfectly acceptable to vote for a candidate who was "Pro-Life" against one who was "Pro-Choice (death)" even though the "Pro-Choice" candidate was unqualified for the office he/she was running for, held to other unbiblical views, etc. Although I do consider the abortion, euthanasia, etc., issues very important, they aren't the sole basis upon which I would determine who to vote for.

In His Grace,