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The Bulletin
Stop. Look. Listen. | Voting Third Party
Oct 15, 2024
Matt Martens, a trial lawyer and legal ethics professor, discusses his decision to vote for a third-party candidate from the American Solidarity Party. He delves into the moral complexities Christians face at the ballot box, particularly concerning contentious issues like abortion. The conversation reflects on the relationship between faith and political identity, emphasizing the need for integrity in voting choices. Martens also highlights the evolving political landscape and the feeling of abandonment among traditional party voters.
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- Voting for a third-party candidate allows Christians to align their votes with personal moral beliefs rather than mainstream political success.
- Christians may feel politically homeless due to conflicting traditional party affiliations, yet they can find hope through their theological perspective on governance.
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Understanding Government from a Christian Perspective
For Christians, government is viewed through the lens of moral responsibility and justice. Augustine's assertion that governments without justice resemble bands of robbers highlights the necessity of ethical governance. This perspective shapes the belief that the state's power must be wielded justly to protect citizens, particularly the innocent. As citizens, Christians are tasked with determining who is morally worthy to hold governmental power, which guides their electoral choices.
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