GOP Taken to Task on Christianity Stand

Rep. Doug Bereuter stunned delegates to the Nebraska Republican convention in Grand Island by saying too many party members are using Christianity for political gain and making abortion too much of a cornerstone issue. “I question no individual man or woman’s religious sincerity, but . . . a lot of people got religion lately when it seemed to be especially good politics with certain voting blocs,” the 10-term congressman told the 450 convention delegates. Bereuter said the abortion issue has become so prevalent in the party’s rhetoric that it is alienating voters in Nebraska and nationwide. Bereuter, who has represented the state’s 1st District since 1978, emphasized he still thinks religion has a place in the party, as long as Christianity is not the only one acceptable.