My Faith Votes的动态

Evangelical Christians, I’m an Evangelical Christian Minister and have served as a White House Correspondent during the Obama, Trump and Biden administrations. I say that it is our duty to be Salt and Light and VOTE in this upcoming Presidential election for the candidate that is best qualified to protect Life, Liberty and Pursuit of Happiness as stated in our Declaration of Independence as well as defend our U.S. Constitution. NOT to VOTE, is a vote for the candidates that win. I recommend watching this following crucial video of Jonathan Cahn regarding the importance of this vote: https://lnkd.in/eQhKV3b3

?? Navigating Life After The Election as Christians ?? As we move past election season, it's crucial for us as Christians to remember our identity and mission. Here are key points to consider: Renew Trust in God's Sovereignty: Regardless of political outcomes, God is ultimately in control. Our hope shouldn’t waver based on human leaders. Reaffirm Our Heavenly Citizenship: Our true home is in heaven. Let’s conduct ourselves with this perspective in mind, knowing we are citizens of God's kingdom. Refocus Our Primary Mission: Our main purpose goes beyond politics. We should prioritize sharing the Gospel and making disciples. Resolve to Give Leaders Their Due: Respect and honor our leaders, even those we disagree with. We have a responsibility to engage positively. Resume Our Role as Peacemakers: As children of God, we are called to promote peace and love, even towards those who oppose us. In these times of diverse feelings, let’s remember: If God is for us, who can be against us? Let’s strive to represent Christ in our actions, reflecting His love and grace. Don’t miss out on this inspiring message - “After You Vote: When The Election Is Over” - that urges us to reaffirm our faith and embody a spirit of peace. Watch the video now and let it challenge and encourage you in your walk with Christ. #ChristianLiving #FaithInPolitics #PeaceMakers #Hope https://lnkd.in/gZ25h6Yc

Before diving into the specifics of candidates and issues, it is helpful for Christians to set aside time for prayer and fasting. This may mean calling on God for wisdom and diligently viewing matters from a higher, more thoughtful perspective than partisan debates allow. Questions such as, “How will my vote reflect God’s love and justice?” and “What are the consequences for myself and others, particularly the most vulnerable in society?” can also enrich the decision-making process. ?? Read more about what it means to vote as a Christian on our blog: https://lnkd.in/guwZQ3Aq

Black Pastors, faith leaders, organizers, lay members, whatever you all are calling yourselves these days... If you're ready for your congregation to get into long-term organizing, not just around elections, you should consider investing in and downloading this manual. The Manual on Holy Trouble for the Black Church is more helpful with me facilitating a workshop, but it's available for your use, and you're more than welcome to contact me if you have any questions or need guidance. I WANT TO HELP YOU! I don't want to see you all inviting any more politicians into your pulpit, meeting with cops, more reactive nonsense, or stop organizing just because the election is over. This manual is here for your long-term organizing use! Available at https://lnkd.in/eXvPq5bR Email me if you have any other questions: [email protected]

We all want our voice to make a difference, but it can be tricky to know how best to engage with politics. As evangelicals, how does our faith shape our engagement? We asked more than 1,300 evangelicals: How do you plan to vote in the next general election? What influences the way you vote? What is your local church saying about politics? Does Christianity have a role to play in politics today? The answers were fascinating. We think that the resulting report, Thinking faithfully about politics, will help Christians to put their faith at the heart of how they engage with politics, and be inspired by others who are engaging faithfully in this space. Not only that, but we think our findings can help policymakers and the media to better understand evangelicals too. Read it here ?? https://buff.ly/3UCrEV0

If you think the upcoming election will be contentious, consider one of our earliest elections in this country. One that tested every limit of the newly ratified constitution. Noah Feldman, author of two books I highly recommend - The Three Lives of James Madison and The Broken Constitution - shares the story of the birth of partisanship in his TED talk on the subject: https://lnkd.in/g-V89ZUY

There’s a lot to consider when voting as a Catholic. As you get ready to step into the polls, check out this video guide for what to keep in mind.

“A house divided against itself cannot stand.” Splitting the average between RIGHT and WRONG is NOT justice. “We hold these truths to be self-evident: that all men are created equal; that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable rights; that among these are life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness.” - Thomas Jefferson - It doesn’t say born. It says created. - It doesn’t say that your rights come from the government. It says Creator. - It doesn’t say that only US citizens have those rights. It says all men. - It doesn’t say only people born in the USA have those rights. It says all men. - It doesn’t say only people living within US borders have those rights. It says all men. - It doesn’t say only people who read, speak, and write English have those rights. It says all men. - It doesn’t say only people of certain religions have those rights. It says all men. - It doesn’t say those rights can be taken away. It says unalienable. - It doesn’t say someone owes you a living. - It doesn’t say you’re entitled to the fruits of someone else’s labor or to their property. You may want to read it carefully before you lecture others about what you THINK it says or what you WANT it to say.

Christian Academy Statement: As we enter into another election season, we want to remind our school community that the Christian Academy School System is partisan only to the Bible and our shared Biblical and Foundational Statements. We support each person's right to vote as led by God’s Word and the Holy Spirit.?In keeping with our school, parent and employee partnership commitment, we have agreed to treat our neighbors with respect and honor, as fellow image bearers of God, including engaging in responsible discourse. Christian Academy is firmly dedicated to promoting unity rather than divisiveness in all aspects, including politics. With this statement in mind, I would like to introduce the second of four devotional thoughts on how we, as Christians, can positively affect our community. Recently, I was introduced to the term “responsible discourse.” How can we share thoughts and ideas and even have conversations when we disagree? As always, the Bible has the answer. Mr. Bryce Hibbard, Head of Schools, ([email protected]) shares his thoughts and reflections on the power of words. How do we have responsible discourse without fear of hurting the Gospel message?

Christian Values Checklist ? Empower your voting decisions with the Christian Values Checklist—a tool that highlights where parties truly stand on key issues. Based on actions, not just promises, this checklist provides a clear and fair view of the values that matter most to Christians. Share it with your community, friends, and family to spark informed conversations as we approach the election. Stand out. Stay informed. Vote wisely. In this election, there is only 1 that will boldly defend life, family, faith and freedom ? ???