But the new generation of evangelicals is sick of being labeled as backward rednecks because of their association with fossils like Dobson. There are many evangelicals like Cizik too who are not all about homophobia, nationalism, war-without-end and American exceptionalism or the Republican Party. Like Cizik they believe that the America has a responsibility to do something about global warming, poverty, AIDS, human trafficking and other issues. They see through Dobson and the other so-called pro-life leaders, who have actually done nothing to reduce abortion. In fact Dobson has increased abortions because of his “abstinence only” crusade.
From “Dr. Dobson Has Just Handed Obama Victory” by Frank Schaeffer.
I don’t know much about Frank Schaeffer, honestly, but I do know he’s had quite a reversal of opinion about a great many things, particularly religious things. I wonder if Dobson actually is at a point where his endorsement or criticism affects voters with the opposite reaction he intends.
I just don’t think the type of evangelicals Schaeffer writes about listen to Dobson in the first place. Sure, he gets some news time when he makes a statement, but I’m just not sure those who disagree with Dobson are all that affected by his opinions. I guess if he came out endorsing Obama, then maybe they’d take a second look at whether Obama is worthy of their vote… Uh oh, I might have just given the GOP a strategy!
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