It can be disheartening at times. Many experts predict low voter turnout in November because we enjoy one of the most prosperous economic spells in United States history. Certainly Election 2000 is as important as ever.
Voting is at the center of our democracy.
Thoughtful, prayerful participation in the election process can be part of that call. As people of faith, every election stirs new questions about our participation in government. Often the struggle lies between our heritage of separation from government and our modern day lifestyle of assimilation and conformity. Many Brethren still hold fast to separatist values yet, every time we drive on a road, use a public library, visit a National Park, or mail a letter, we participate in government. Show me your faith apart from your works, and I by my works will show you my faith .