What Christians Can Do
Inform
Yourself and Others
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Collect names, addresses, phone
numbers, etc. of public officials and other contact persons to whom you may
write.
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Learn all you can about moral, political, social, cultural and other
issues confronting Christians. Read whatever journals, books, etc. you must in
order to learn the facts. Be willing to spend time and money to learn.
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Listen to special radio talk
shows. Watch pertinent television programs which deal with issues.
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Join educational and activists organizations whose purposes are both to
inform and to participate in the political process, but join those which share
your values. You can learn pertinent information on timely issues from groups
like Christian Coalition and Eagle Forum.
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Share what you learn, and especially your journals, books, videos and
other materials with friends, neighbors and/or church groups.
Mold
Public Opinion
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Write letters and telegrams,
make phone calls and send faxes to public officials, businesses, editors, etc. Be
sure you know what you are talking about. Give good arguments, and back them up
with evidence. Address only one issue per letter or call. Make your point short
and quick.
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Make speeches in appropriate public
forums. Call in to radio talk shows to express the Christian perspective and to
show how it is superior to all others. Write articles for publications.
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Learn how to be persuasive in both speaking and
writing.
Shape
Public Policy
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Vote in every public election,
whether local, statewide or national.
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Become a leader in some influential sphere.
Get into a position to help shape public policy where it counts - policy making
boards and positions of all types - school boards, city councils, county
commissioners, state and national legislators, legal and judicial positions,
gubernatorial and presidential positions, etc.
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Develop and/or participate in a communication system to inform others
and activate contacts when special issues arise and need immediate attention.
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Organize and/or join organizations
already formed whose values you share. Larger organizations and networks of
organizations have greater political clout.
Demonstrate
Christian Values
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Demonstrate godly manners,
morals, and values, in both speech and behavior on all occasions with all persons.
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Be compassionate, individually and
collectively, toward the poor and oppressed. The grace of God must flow through
Christians to voluntarily assist the needy, both physically and spiritually.
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Operate within the law, unless it conflicts with
the word of God.