Jimmy Carter Says Jesus Would Oppose Abortion, Professor Says Many Democrats Agree

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A prominent author and professor of American history says he believes many Democrats are pro-life and affirm the views of former Democratic President Jimmy Carter but are afraid to speak out. 

John Fea, professor of American history at Messiah College in Grantham, Pa., and author of multiple books, wrote on his blog April 3 that there “are a lot of pro-life Democrats out there who would agree with Carter.” 

Carter served from 1977-1981, shortly after the infamous Roe v. Wade decision that legalized abortion nationwide. 

“I never have believed that Jesus Christ would approve of abortions and that was one of the problems I had when I was president having to uphold Roe v. Wade, and I did everything I could to minimize the need for abortions,” Carter said in 2012 on The Laura Ingraham radio show. LifeNews first reported the comments.  Continue reading…