Dobson Admits To Being ‘Grieved’ Over Election Win By Obama
Published: November 10, 2008
Focus on the Family founder and Christian right leader, Dr. James Dobson, says he is still in a 'grieving process' over the outcome of the presidential election; one he believes is a huge setback for the pro-life movement.
"I'm not grieving over Barack Obama's victory, but over the loss of things that I've fought for, for 35 years," Dobson said on Thursday's Focus on the Family radio broadcast. "I want to admit that I am in the midst of a grieving process at this time."
Dobson pointed to Obama's commitment to abortion rights and advancement of the homosexual agenda.
"He's going to appoint the most liberal justices to the Supreme Court, perhaps that we've ever had," Dobson predicted. "So, there are many reasons why I'm struggling today over the likely path that the nation has taken."
However, Dobson did congratulate the new president-elect on his victory, which he called a 'historic accomplishment.'
Coral Ridge Ministries, founded by the late conservative Christian leader Dr. D. James Kennedy, while offering its congratulations to Obama, also contended that America has made a "grave error" in its choice for president because of the life issue.
"Still, we, as Americans and as Christians, will pray for God's blessing, protection, and direction for our new President," Coral Ridge Ministries pledged. "He will need our prayers - and our loyal opposition, as we call on him to recognize, honor, and follow the moral standards that have made our nation great."
Many Christian leaders around the U.S. have issued statements vowing to support and pray for Obama and his administration, while differing on a number of issues.
Church organizations like the United Methodist Church, the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America, The Episcopal Church, the Assemblies of God, and the National Council of Churches USA, have all congratulated the new president-elect
"Our hope is in the Lord, and we cannot forget that," Dobson reminded his listeners on Thursday. "He doesn't make mistakes. He hasn't lost control of things. He understands our fatigue and maybe our disappointment."
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Dobson Admits To Being ‘Grieved’ Over Election Win By Obama
Published: November 10, 2008
Focus On The Family founder says Obama win is a setback for pro-life movement.
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