And the polls show...

...conservatism is on the rise! Despite all that we hear in the media about the death of conservative thought, it appears that the exact opposite is taking place. The headlines read,

"A new Gallup Poll, conducted May 7-10, finds 51% of Americans calling themselves "pro-life" on the issue of abortion and 42% "pro-choice." This is the first time a majority of U.S. adults have identified themselves as pro-life since Gallup began asking this question in 1995."

Let me say a few words about this. First, it may be the first time this mindset has shown up on any poll, but I believe it has been this way for years. We sit and listen to the media tell us that a conservative will never win another election, but this tells us something totally different. Second, when we break down any poll numbers what we usually find is that there are more liberals responding than there are conservatives. This is why I never get real excited about poll numbers. This article goes on to tell us...

"The new results, obtained from Gallup's annual Values and Beliefs survey, represent a significant shift from a year ago, when 50% were pro-choice and 44% pro-life. Prior to now, the highest percentage identifying as pro-life was 46%, in both August 2001 and May 2002."

The article goes on...

"Americans' recent shift toward the pro-life position is confirmed in two other surveys. The same three abortion questions asked on the Gallup Values and Beliefs survey were included in Gallup Poll Daily tracking from May 12-13, with nearly identical results, including a 50% to 43% pro-life versus pro-choice split on the self-identification question."

Why the shift?

"A year ago, Gallup found more women calling themselves pro-choice than pro-life, by 50% to 43%, while men were more closely divided: 49% pro-choice, 46% pro-life. Now, because of heightened pro-life sentiment among both groups, women as well as men are more likely to be pro-life."

Will we see this on any front pages or in any headlines in the mainstream media? If not, it will confirm, once again, that most of the media gave up reporting the facts long ago. It does not matter because we know that God is in complete control. Rest in Him and enjoy a glorious Lord's day tomorrow. Blessings!