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Thank you for your comments and the gentle reminder that the teachings should be invoked rather than the teacher. Although i am a practicing Catholic i also embrace the teachings and wisdom offered by other religions such as Buddhism. All faiths need to be humble and not claim to be the one way as all are limited by human capacity to believe. All true faiths (declared and yet undeclared) strive and aspire for peace, truth and love - we need to work together. Gassho, Shalom, Pax, Peace

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Laura from Oregon here. thanks for this great topic. I am a practicing Catholic who is very involved in my parish community and in particular youth ministry. I am a Democrat. I will be voting for Obama. My beliefs are the foundation for who I elect and how I live my life. The Democratic platform has always been one of inclusiveness and not divisiveness. This is what Jesus taught us. Peace, truth and love are His fundamental teachings. One needs to look at all the issues not just singular ones in order to select the best candidate. Religious right seem to vote singular and avoid the complex decision making that is required. I do not support abortion but do support right to choose. I support freedom of conscientiousness and separation of church and state. This war has resulted in innocent death of the already born. The current administration continues to ignore the needs of the poor and the growing lower middle class. And then there is the deceit of the current party. These are grave concerns and why Christians vote democrat. I am surprised that the religious right seems to avoid evaluating these issues against the ten commandments and the teachings of Jesus Christ. The religious right does not represent many Christians and this needs to be known and discussed more. thank you for listening.

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