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To: E who wrote (14243)	3/6/2000 11:47:00 AM
From: DMaA	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 769667

I think it's interesting that McCain has avoided attacking Dobson. For some reason Dobson has been flying underneath Big Media's radar but he's a real powerhouse of influence ( and very critical of McCain ).

To: E who wrote (14243)	3/6/2000 12:08:00 PM
From: Neocon	Read Replies (2) \| Respond to of 769667

I would have to look up Robertson's precise position. I would not make an exception merely due to youth, although the others cited are correct. I would treat the matter differently according to the term in which abortion was induced, and would be not likely charge the person seeking an abortion for first term abortions, and would only fine the abortionist, with so many fines allowed before pulling the license. This is in recognition of the greater controversy and obscurity surrounding first term abortions.... As for Robertson, I am not sure what to say. Although it has been awhile, I have looked into the 700 Club. His "Ed McMahon" was an African- American, and other African- Americans played prominent roles on the show, so I liked that. I had the impression that he was sincere, including in his charismatic stuff, and he certainly was not a "hell-fire and brimstone" preacher. He is a strong supporter of Israel, and he and Falwell have been notable for being willing to work with Catholics and Jews on common issues. Thus, I am not sure of the meaning of the quote about Episcopalians and Methodists and such that you posted. I saw members of mainstream denominations treated warmly on his show. All I can think of is that he was talking about doctrinal controversy, and his unwillingness to sweep all doctrinal questions under the rug. But I do not know, all I can say is that it does not jibe with my impression of the guy. Of course, I am not happy with some of the more intemperate language, although I would like to know more about the context, nor do I think he has always been wise in his associations, but I do not personally know enough about it to say much. As an ethnic Jew and ex-Catholic, it is "bred in the bone" to be against people like Robertson. Maybe I have bent over backward, but I think that there is a legitimate role for these people in politics, although, of course, I prefer more moderate persons as actual candidates......

To: E who wrote (14243)	3/6/2000 12:30:00 PM
From: Neocon	Respond to of 769667

I cannot find anything very specific about his abortion views, apart from deploring it. I did find a site that is oriented to theology. There are a couple of things interesting about it: I didn't find anything especially "ickey", it is all pretty straightforward Evangelical stuff, and it includes the text of G.K. Chesterton's "Orthodoxy", which Chesterton wrote while an Anglican, although he later became a Roman Catholic. The book is now primarily circulated among Catholics and "Anglo- Catholics". If you are curious: cbn.org