How should I vote?

That was a question I was asked a couple of times yesterday. This Thursday sees the local elections, European elections and in Doncaster Mayoral elections. How should the Christian vote?

I don't feel it is right for pastors to direct their people in how to vote, it is a matter for personal prayer and thought. But it is right to exhort people to vote. Especially as in Britain faith in politicians is at an all time low, and my hunch is that not many will vote this Thursday because why bother as they are all as corrupt as each other. It matters that Christians exercise their right to vote to influence society, we need leaders who make godly choices as MEPs, MPs and Mayor.

Here are a couple of pointers however; are some of the parties/candidates standing on a platform of oppressing the poor and foreigner? The Bible would call us to stand up against that.

What is that candidates voting record like on issues like abortion, the equality bill, embryo research etc...? You can see at www.theyworkforyou.com input your postcode it will tell you who your MP is and you can see how they voted. You can also then link to write to them.

Whatever your decision please vote in the elections.