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Originally posted by Mojo_PeiPei
Two such examples in Kerry's case is abortion and gay marriage.
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Originally posted by DelayedReaction
There are compelling arguments for his reasons, particularly a respect for the beliefs of others. Many people (myself included) are not Christian, and do not wish to see a state where abortion is outlawed and gay marriage declared illegal.
Just because you're of a faith does not mean you subscribe to their every belief. Many jews are not kosher, for example. And many Catholics believe that gay marriage is acceptable. I do not believe that Kerry is "cashing in the vote" in those instances; he is following his own personal moral code.
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mojo, i have to agree with DR. you seem to be faulting him for having his religous beliefs and not forcing them on others. which is kinda what the US is founded on.
yatzr, i read an article/interview with him, if i remember correctly, he said he would appoint anti-abortion judeges as long as the would be willing to overturn roe v. wade. and i don't remember him saying that a ban of gay marriage at the constitutional level would ever be necessary, but that he does support civil unions, not marriage.