Adventist Perspective on Civic Engagement and Voting: Insights and Guidelines
Explore the historical, biblical, and practical aspects of voting from an Adventist perspective. Learn about the views on voting, biblical principles of civic responsibility, dilemmas of political engagement, personal decision-making on voting, and practical applications as a witness for Christ. Find guidance on balancing faith and civic duty in making informed voting choices.
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To V ote or N ot to V ote: A n A dventist P erspective A L ecture on C ivic E ngagem ent and Faith B y: A J D um pasan
Introduction The dilem m a of political participation as a C hristian A dventist perspectives on voting E xploring historical, biblical, and practical insights
H istorical C ontext: A dventist View s on V oting 1865 G eneral C onference resolution: - V oting for justice, hum anity, and right is acceptable - V oting for intem perance, insurrection, and slavery is condem ned E llen G . W hite on voting: - A dvocated voting on m oral issues (e.g., tem perance law s) - W arned against political entanglem ents
B iblical P rinciples on Civic R esponsibility R om ans 13:1-7 Subm ission to governing authorities M icah 6:8 P rom oting justice and righteousness M atthew 5:13-16 B eing the salt and light of the w orld
The D ilem m a of P olitical E ngagem ent P artisanship and division in society M oral com plexity in choosing candidates and policies R isks of com prom ising religious liberty
P ersonal D ecision-M aking: To V ote or N ot? The C hurch leaves voting as a personal choice G uidelines for decision-m aking: - P rayerful consideration - P rioritizing m oral issues over party loyalty - M aintaining C hristian w itness
P ractical A pplication: V oting as a W itness for C hrist V ote w ith integrity R esearch candidates and policies E ngage respectfully R epresent C hrist in political discussions A dvocate for justice Support policies that uphold C hristian values P rioritize G od s K ingdom over earthly politics
C onclusion: B alancing Faith and C ivic D uty The decision to vote is personal and should be m ade prayerfully A dventists are encouraged to uphold biblical values in all civic actions E llen G . W hite: 'G od calls upon H is people to show their loyalty by devotion to principle.'
