A religious left?

It would help if the Democratic party weren't so absolutist on the cultural issues that agitate our evangelical brethren. Marriage has deep roots within our religious traditions. This is just where separation of church and state ought be invoked. Everyone's rights would be provided for if same-gender unions were accommodated under our civil union statutes. Religious institutions are then able to continue to circumscribe marriage largely as they see fit. There are limits, of course (e.g., we don't allow polygamy). But we don't have to go so far as to homogenize our legal view of marriage throughout our diverse culture.

Siegfried Othmer @ 12:07 PM PDT, Mar 15, 2008

Ms. Cannik says that voters need to chose between their economic welfare and their social values. Democrats have utterly failed to help Americans pay the mortgage or put food on the table since Tip O'Neil sold them out to Ronald Reagan. Dems claim to make economic issues a priority, but economic issues in a global economy are difficult. Putting liberals on the Supreme Court is relatively cheap and easy. When given a coice they always pick the latter, surrendering working class voters to the Republicans.

Chris K. @ 2:20 PM PDT, Mar 12, 2008

It would be a great mistake for the Democratic Party to even think about playing the religious card. Ones religion is deeply personal and must first respected as such. Besides, the religious better than thou's who wear the devotion as a badge are either the hypocritical snake oil salesman, or self appointed cannibals devouring the lessor religious.

Denis E Coughlin @ 11:03 AM PDT, Mar 12, 2008

Pagans of old used to make idols representing the gods they worshiped, often gods of sex, the same god that liberals most adore. Liberals are of course free to make up any religion they desire, but at least be honest about it and create a god that is consistent with their core values such as pro-homosexuality, pro-abortion, etc. and stop calling it "Christian".

Drew @ 9:49 AM PDT, Mar 12, 2008

Christianity should aim to see people as 'God's children' not through racial prisms. Raise standards and help the poor and afflicted. Promote forgiveness, brotherhood and peace. It is a message/method that has stood the test of milleniums not just this election cycle.

lescaine @ 7:06 AM PDT, Mar 12, 2008

How can Jasmyne Cannick say she is still looking for reparations! It is the same ole "gimmie" . I think affirmative action was reparations. Get over that ridiculous whine about reparations.

Jon @ 3:58 AM PDT, Mar 12, 2008

Liberals should reach out to Christians, even if it means admitting there will be ideological differences down the line. For example, I would rather a candidate openly state that we might not see eye-to-eye on social issues, yet still appeal to me on the more important issues, like ending the War and increasing social proects.

Allen D. WIlson @ 10:30 PM PDT, Mar 11, 2008

I think it's shameful that any politician has to "cater" to any religion. People should look for the best people to represent their interest. I guess I'm asking too much from people who think their way is the only way, and also give more money than they can afford to make their leaders super-wealthy. Moneychangers, them all.

Shag @ 8:21 PM PDT, Mar 11, 2008

If religion didn't exist we wouldn't have any of these problems. People who don't believe in Santa still believe that there is a god. All of the cruelty, hatred and bigotry would not exist.

jal1st @ 4:32 PM PDT, Mar 11, 2008

Should liberals even try to bring in christians to their churches? NOT at this time. Let the thing settle out on it's own without throwing your own reputation into the mix you don't deserve.

Yellowbird @ 3:01 PM PDT, Mar 11, 2008

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