ELECTION 06: Turnout by Christians critical, leaders say
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (BP)--The success of eight proposed constitutional marriage amendments and a host of other pro-family initiatives Tuesday depends on whether Christians turn out to vote, conservative leaders say.
While most eyes nationwide will be on the battle over Congress, conservative activists will be watching several states where such issues as "gay marriage," abortion, gambling, therapeutic cloning and marijuana legalization are at stake.
In Tennessee, where a marriage amendment is on the ballot, David Fowler, president of the Family Action Council of Tennessee, told Baptist Press, "If pastors and churches are not talking about it, we will not have reached as many people as we need to reach [for it to pass]....