Evangelicals Moving Closer to Catholics Politically

Ralph Reed, founder of the Christian Coalition, is right that "the evangelical movement [i]s more complicated than the stereotype allow[s]." Here's evidence, from Conflicted Evangelicals Could Cost Bush Votes:

"Within the evangelical community, the complicated fabric of politics was underscored this month when the board of the National Assn. of Evangelicals unanimously approved a document laying out a new 'Evangelical Call to Civic Responsibility.'

"The document embraces traditional opposition to abortion, gay marriage and embryonic stem cell research. But it also mirrors aspects of the Democratic Party platform, quoting scripture to endorse policies that encourage racial and economic equity and promote a cleaner environment."