This thread is predicated on the theory of what has derailed the religiious right.    I would contend that the religious right represents that views of the majority of the red states and that the term religious left is an oxymoron.

Clearly, for the past 10 years, the vast majority of people who attended church regulaly voted republican and the vast majority of pepole who don't believe in religion voted democrats.   People like Jerry may be the exception, but are in the very small minority.

How does a practicing catholic support abortion?    It is contrary to all their teachings.   

I state this position as a non religious Jew is is not part of the religious right in any way shape or form.