Yes, My Religion Informs How I Vote

[Michie]

A month or two ago, a pro-choice classmate of mine decided to put words in my mouth. In a friendly discussion about abortion in America, he responded to me with, “Well, you’re just anti-abortion because you’re Catholic.”

My jaw dropped. “But I’m not,” I said. “I’m pro-life because life begins at conception.”

He did not like this response.

I couldn’t stop thinking about his statement for weeks afterward. I was annoyed that he seemed to think I could have no scientific or philosophical justification for my convictions. It’s true that I am pro-life because science affirms that fetuses are living human beings. But I also believe that the extermination of these human beings is wrong because of my religion, which always has and always will inform my sense of right and wrong.

I think that if I encountered the same accusation today, I would say, “Yes. So?”

Continued below.

Yes, My Religion Informs How I Vote - Intellectual Takeout

One common argument against letting religion influence your political decisions suggests that it is wrong to impose your moral beliefs on others.

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[AvilaSurfer]

If you believe in God and His teachings, He belongs everywhere. Yes, even in your politics.

 

[RileyG]

If you believe in God and His teachings, He belongs everywhere. Yes, even in your politics.

Amen!

 

[SeekFirst0]

Yes, our politics needs to be informed by their Faith. For Catholics, we need to make sure we vote with the non-negotiables in mind.

 

[RileyG]

Yes, our politics needs to be informed by their Faith. For Catholics, we need to make sure we vote with the non-negotiables in mind.

Amen!