Without taking sides, the Evangelical Fellowship of Canada recently posted a list of 10 key issues that Christians should consider when voting in the upcoming election. Each topic has a background paper along with relevant questions to ask. While this list of issues is aimed at Canadian voters, Americans would find them relevant to their election as well.
I have provided a sample below of what the EFC has provided us. The rest of the articles can be accessed by clicking on one of the links provided below
EFC Election Kit 2008: Fact Sheet on The Environment
Protecting the Planet
God’s love and care for creation is evident throughout the Scriptures. It is also clear that God delights in His entire creation, not just the parts relevant or useful to people. All things in heaven and on earth, spiritual and physical, are His handiwork. Humans were not created separate from the physical creation. Rather, we are part of it. We were created by God along with all the other things and living creatures, and God created humankind to be stewards of His creation. Individually and collectively, we are accountable to God for what we do with and on this earth.
Questions to ask on this issue:
- What measures do you propose to protect the environment in Canada and to ensure Canada does its part to protect the environment globally?
Here are the issues in alphabetical order.
National Unity and Reconciliation
Prostitution and Human Trafficking
Religious Freedom Internationally
Take a look at the issues. Consider the questions? How would your candidates respond? Consider making a scorecard to help you determine your vote in the upcoming election. What do you think? Did you find this information helpful in determing your vote?
Michael Bell
Joshua Hearne
Tim Melton
Joel Black
