And there’s proof of that. The Southern Baptist Convention realized in the 70s that *abortion* could be a great political point, i.e. POWER! That’s all it stood for. Nothing moral about it!
You are correct. Evangelicals came late to the anti-abortion party—long after they opposed Catholics on that very issue. But in the 1960s and ‘70s, they seized an opportunity for a political alliance with Catholics who also had private schools. Nixon awakened the “silent majority” that has plagued us since.
So, what you’re saying is they’re opportunists. Their ideology is not really based on pro-life; it’s whatever gets them votes.
And there’s proof of that. The Southern Baptist Convention realized in the 70s that *abortion* could be a great political point, i.e. POWER! That’s all it stood for. Nothing moral about it!
You are correct. Evangelicals came late to the anti-abortion party—long after they opposed Catholics on that very issue. But in the 1960s and ‘70s, they seized an opportunity for a political alliance with Catholics who also had private schools. Nixon awakened the “silent majority” that has plagued us since.
Where is the vomit emoji?
Yes, that's what I'm saying.