McLaren: “Why I’m Voting for Obama” (update)

The fourth in a series of posts by emergent author Brian McLaren, dealing with environmental concerns.

See also parts 1-3:

1. On the “framing narrative” or mindset of each candidate
2. On the issue of personal integrity
3. On “the least of these” (foreign aid, trade, poverty-relief, etc.)

(Update 10/28) Part five is up, on “The Sacredness of Life“:

“Some of my friends and relatives have been reading my reasons for voting for Barack Obama, but the issue of abortion is a major roadblock for them. They believe that a vote for Obama is a vote for abortion, and a vote for McCain is a vote against abortion. They are surprised to learn that I believe an Obama presidency could actually take us farther in reducing abortion than a McCain presidency, and it could do so through a wiser, less-divisive, more effective strategy. Here’s why. …”