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Center for Reclaiming
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September 2006 |
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One of the most important events of the year is
approaching: Election Day, Tuesday November 7. What
happens on this day will likely dictate the course of
our nation for the next 10 years!
Now is the time
to scrutinize the positions of those running for office
and support candidates who pledge to stand for
pro-family, pro-life, and core American values. Once you
have reached a solid understanding of the candidates on
your ballot, share your findings with your local friends
and loved ones.
Often voters have made firm
decisions on "top of the ticket" elections—and pick
randomly for the rest! But these elections are the ones
impacting you most closely: school board, district
judges, city councilmen, and others. Don't let them be
elected by chance. Find out where the candidates stand,
and then spread the word. Call the Center for
tips!
This is one of the best opportunities for
one person to make a real difference, and that person
can be you!
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Most states require that you be registered at
least 30 days before the election in which you wish to
vote. Take the time to do two things: make sure that
your personal voter registration is valid, and then ask
five friends or relatives if their registrations are
up-to-date. You may be surprised by how many have moved,
gotten married, or turned 18 and are not properly
registered to vote in November.
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From the desk of Barbara Collier National Field
Director
Making a Difference ... for Life
Dear
The world around us is always changing, but some things
remain the same--one of those being our Christian duty to
vote.
I challenge you to think about three recent
events:
For years we, as Christians, have hoped and
prayed for righteous Supreme Court judges. In just the last
year we have seen that prayer answered through the nomination
and confirmation of Chief Justice John G. Roberts, Jr. and
Associate Justice Samuel A. Alito, Jr. Who put them in office?
Elected officials.
In November, this new Supreme
Court will take up the case of our nation's Partial Birth
Abortion Ban, which was passed by elected
officials.
This month's Community Leader Profile takes
a look at South Dakota's ban on abortion. This ban is a very
real, tangible threat to Roe v. Wade and the resulting
33 years of death sentences for unborn Americans. Who passed
this legislation? Elected officials. How will it remain
South Dakota law? By South Dakotans voting for it in
November.
These are all important, nation-impacting
victories!
Don't be discouraged
There
won't always be a marriage amendment on the ballot to get you
to the polls. The results won't always seem like a victory.
You won't always see immediate results from the impact of your
vote.
But if you're not happy with your choices, don't
sit at home moping on Election Day. Exercise your freedom to
vote and see what you can do to change your options in the
future.
We are often encouraged to be faithful in the
small things. Voting may seem like a small thing, but it is
your thing, and Americans nationwide, taking part in
this small thing, are responsible for the victories I
mentioned earlier. Be faithful to what is yours: vote and
pray.
Don't forget to check out the
Community Leader Update section on our web site. Click here.
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The
CENTER FOR RECLAIMING AMERICA, established by Dr. D. James
Kennedy, is an outreach of Coral Ridge Ministries to inform
the American public and motivate Christians to defend and
implement the biblical principles on which our country was
founded. The CENTER, led by Executive Director Dr. Gary Cass,
provides non-partisan, non-denominational information,
training, and support to all those interested in impacting the
culture and renewing the vision set forth by our Founding
Fathers.
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