Conservative Christians reject racism label in Obama vote
NEW YORK - According to exit polls, while nonwhite Christians voted overwhelmingly for Barack Obama , most white Christians backed John McCain. Several black clergy claim criticism of Obama by some white Christians over his religious beliefs and support for abortion rights crossed the line. But conservative Christians...including some black preachers...reject that accusation.
"I think in the eagerness to protect the right to life issues, there were some things said, not about that issue, that were not always fair and that were insensitive that need to be rethought," said Bishop T.D. Jakes, a prominent African-American pastor and founder of The Potter's House, a megachurch in Dallas. "I would love to see black and white Christians find common ground, and a deeper understanding of each other's needs."
The Rev. Al Mohler, president of the Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, the denomination's...