While a registered member of the [[Democratic Party]], Abernathy was especially [[conservative]] on social issues, being an outspoken opponent of [[abortion]].<ref>Evenson, Darrick (July 22, 2011). [https://www.lifenews.com/2011/07/22/dr-martin-luther-king-jr-had-pro-life-view-opposing-abortion/ Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Had Pro-Life View Opposing Abortion]. ''LifeNews.com''. Retrieved February 16, 2021.</ref> Like principled conservative [[Christians]] today, he also opposed [[pornography]] and abhorred the [[sexual revolution]].<ref>[https://www.educationviews.org/when-ralph-abernathy-took-his-stand/ When Ralph Abernathy Took His Stand]. ''Education News''. Retrieved February 16, 2021.</ref> | While a registered member of the [[Democratic Party]], Abernathy was especially [[conservative]] on social issues, being an outspoken opponent of [[abortion]].<ref>Evenson, Darrick (July 22, 2011). [https://www.lifenews.com/2011/07/22/dr-martin-luther-king-jr-had-pro-life-view-opposing-abortion/ Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Had Pro-Life View Opposing Abortion]. ''LifeNews.com''. Retrieved February 16, 2021.</ref> Like principled conservative [[Christians]] today, he also opposed [[pornography]] and abhorred the [[sexual revolution]].<ref>[https://www.educationviews.org/when-ralph-abernathy-took-his-stand/ When Ralph Abernathy Took His Stand]. ''Education News''. Retrieved February 16, 2021.</ref> |