Saddleback Church is not one of my favorite churches.  They embody all that has become bad in “doing church” in post-modern America.  Without going into too much detail, let me leave it at saying that I would probably not attend there.

In Saturday’s Civic Forum, they got it right.

I am convinced that liberals hate direct questions.  Direct questions leave very little room for nuance, or thoughtful reparte.  Direct questions generally demand clear, concise answers.   Unclear questions, or inquiries looking for a personal view, lead to unclear answers – answers that can be rendered and reinterpreted freely.

The problem is that “at what point does a baby get human rights” is a direct question.  State a time frame, state a trimester, or lack of one.  State something, but nuanced will not cut it.

Senator Obama tried to nuance his way out of a direct question, and failed horribly.  These questions are not above his paygrade, especially since he has admitted that he is a Christian.  Are we not given the Holy Spirit to guide us in making these decisions?  Are we not empowered by the grace of God to seek out the truth in these matters?  Far from being above our paygrade, these type of moral questions are our responsbility.

The fallout is incredible.  After failing to nuance, Senator Obama stated that he is pro-choice, and pro late term abortion.  Very clear, and very concise – despite an attempt at nuance.  The very last thing that the Democrat party needs on this issue is that level of clarity.