Friday, June 20, 2008

Anti-Abortion Prayer Vigils During Dem Convention

Calling Sen. Barack Obama's views on abortion "radical," protest groups said Wednesday they plan prayer vigils during the Democratic National Convention to bring attention to the issue. The groups said their main event will be encircling the Pepsi Center, site of the convention, with as many as 1,000 demonstrators who will kneel and pray for an end to abortions. They plan to leave roses on the sidewalk outside the arena Aug. 23. The convention runs from Aug. 25 to Aug. 28. [h/t: New Advent]

"Sen. Obama, I never thought I'd say this, but he almost makes Sen. (Hillary Clinton) look pro-life," said the Rev. Patrick J. Mahoney of the Washington-based Christian Defense Coalition.

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