Why the Next Presidential Election Matters

I know it's early, but is it ever too early to talk about saving the lives of unborn children? The upcoming election, less than two years away, will definitely decide the future of Roe v. Wade. Will it continue to be the law of the land for the foreseeable future, or will it begin its eventual overturn and demise? 2008 will be as much about picking Supreme Court judges as it will be about picking a president.

The candidate's view of the Constitution will determine if conservative judges are nominated to Federal courts and the Supreme Court. Most of the candidates who have declared so far, Republican and Democrat, are center left on the political spectrum. As Christians we should be very concerned about how they view moral and family values.

At least one judge will retire shortly. John Paul Stevens is 86 years old and facing some difficult physical issues. He is one of the 5 Supreme Court judges who consistently upholds abortion rights. His retirement will create a flurry of activity in naming a replacement.

Our efforts should be engaged now in notifying our congressional appointees as to what our desires are. You will not want to stay on the sidelines on this one. Prayer, parades and petitions are all in order to insure that this scourge on our nation is repudiated and rejected.