But that means we are required to find out what candidates believe, or what an issue means. Most candidates will publish platforms, either on the web or in print, that outline where they stand on issues such as abortion, gun control, crime prevention, taxes, education, the environment, housing and so on. Our own denomination has Social Principles, published every four years following each General Conference. These principles reflect where our denomination as a whole stands on issues. Prior to November's presidential election, the United Methodist General Board of Church and Society published an overview of the presidential candidate's platforms side by side with these social principles.
Newspapers often publish candidates' stands on issues.
The League of Women Voters is another wonderful resource for getting nonpartisan information on issues and candidates at all levels of government. The decision to vote and who to vote for is never easy. It takes study, discernment and, for most Christians, prayerful contemplation. But no one can tell you there is one right way to vote. Recently I had an opportunity to read your publication Northern Spirit and read the article Rediscovering Images for God.