Obama’s Christianity doubtful because of abortion stand, Star Parker says
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Washington D.C., Aug 7, 2008 / 01:49 am (CNA).- Star Parker, a black conservative author and activist, has said presumptive Democratic presidential nominee Sen. Barack Obama’s insistence that he is a Christian should be questioned because of his “disregard and disrespect for human life” as evidenced by his support for abortion.

Speaking in an interview with Cybercast News Service, Parker said “Based on his disregard and disrespect for human life, we should question his insistence that he’s a Christian. It is inconsistent with the biblical world view to think that not only is abortion okay, but he goes so far as to support partial-birth abortion.”

A one-time single mother who was once on welfare herself, Parker further argued that Obama’s support for certain welfare policies “will destroy what’s left of the black family.”

Parker, who heads the CURE think-tank focused on race and poverty issues, also declared she would never support someone “just because of their race.”

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Published by: Jerry Pierson
Westland MI 08/26/2008 06:38 AM EST
As to the comment of Keven Salmon on Barack Obama's Christian cridendtials I think maybe the commentor may have missed the bigger point of the issue. It is one thing to call yourself Catholic but a totally different thing to live and proclaim it especially when you want to be a leader. Also as for myself I have not seen any proof of Obama's baptism.
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Published by: Kevin Salmon
Chapel Hill, NC, USA 08/11/2008 11:55 AM EST
The CCC, # 1271, quoting Unitatis Redintegratio, says that those who believe in Christ and have been properly baptized have a right to the title of Christian. Though I do not agree with Mr Obama's abortion views, they do not strip him of his Christianity. You should not have published Ms. Parker's opinions without including a clarification, such as I have provided.
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