| − | [[Protestant]] Christians, particular those of the [[Evangelical]] persuasion, tend to be associated with the Republican Party. However, both historically and at the present day, [[Roman Catholic Church|Catholic]] voters have had a tendency to identify with the Democratic Party, and a number of Democratic office-holders, such as Senator [[Jim Webb]] of [[Virginia]], are Catholics. However, several general ideals of the Democratic Party's platform - most notably, the party's overall support for the legality of [[abortion]] - are contrary to the position of the [[Catholic Church]].
| + | Both historically and today [[Roman Catholic Church|Catholic]] voters have had a tendency to identify with the Democratic Party, and a number of Democratic office-holders, such as Senator [[Jim Webb]] of [[Virginia]], are Catholics. However, several general ideals of the Democratic Party's platform - most notably, the party's overall support for the legality of [[abortion]] - are contrary to the position of the [[Catholic Church]]. |
| | An unusual feature of the Democratic Party is that it attracts substantial support from both committed Christian African Americans and secular white liberals. Many Democratic-voting Black Christians hold to a conservative stance on [[homosexuality]], but the Democrats are generally associated with support for the [[homosexual agenda]]. | | An unusual feature of the Democratic Party is that it attracts substantial support from both committed Christian African Americans and secular white liberals. Many Democratic-voting Black Christians hold to a conservative stance on [[homosexuality]], but the Democrats are generally associated with support for the [[homosexual agenda]]. |