A congratulations, and an earnest prayer:
Cardinal Francis George sent a message of congratulations to President-elect Barack Obama on the occasion of his win in the presidential election Tuesday.
The archbishop of Chicago and president of the U.S. bishop’s conference referred to Obama’s win as “historic.” He is the first African-American to be elected president of the United States.
“Our country is confronting many uncertainties,” Cardinal George said, speaking on behalf of all the U.S. bishops. “We pray that you will use the powers of your office to meet them with a special concern to defend the most vulnerable among us and heal the divisions in our country and our world.
“We stand ready to work with you in defense and support of the life and dignity of every human person.”
For us on the pro-life side of the aisle, it is clear we need to re-tool our message. One would think that protecting unborn life would be a no-brainer, but we must admit at this point that a different tactical campaign is needed to advance the cause of life. I haven’t worked it all out at the moment, but I’m going to hang my pro-life hat on something I’ll call the “Choice for Life Act” and a push for a National Endowment for Life. Details to come.
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