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Isaiah 46:4
News to Pray For: July 29, 2010
Democratic Senators Feel Free to Disagree With Their Churches
WASHINGTON (AP) _ Some Democratic senators say they don't feel a need to accept all of their churches' teachings.
Dick Durbin of Illinois, who's Catholic, told reporters that he believes it's more important to follow his conscience than church doctrines on issues like abortion and birth control.
Durbin and New Mexico Senator Tom Udall, who's Mormon, both say they're comfortable remaining members of their churches despite doctrines they don't believe and would like to change.
Ohio Senator Sherrod Brown, a member of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America, says he supports his denomination's acceptance of partnered gay clergy, but acknowledges it will drive some Lutherans to more conservative churches.
Wednesday's press briefing was organized by the Senate Democratic Steering and Outreach Committee.
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