Love your neighbour: Think, Pray, Vote
Our identity as disciples of Jesus is something that should impact every aspect of our being - including the way we vote. Christians have a shared faith but not a shared vision of how politics works for the common good. We're studying a resource pack (Think, Pray, Vote) which doesn't put forward any particular view, but offers four 'lenses' which we can use to view and interpret the messages and promises we receive from candidates and canvassers.
These are: Truth, Justice, Peace and Wellbeing.
While not exclusively Christian terms, we believe these get to the heart of God's purpose for human society. They can help Christians, in our capacity as voters, to take a distinctive view of politics based on our commitment to Christ.
By suggesting 'Love your neighbour: think, pray, vote' we are challenging any political message that asks 'what's in it for me' by asking instead 'what is in the interests of the common good?'