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October
9, 2006
VOL.
44, NO. 17Oakland,
CA
Groups provide faith-based political guidance
WASHINGTON
(CNS) -- Here are some of the resources prepared by faith-based groups
to offer guidance to voters, candidates or houses of worship in the 2006
election season:
• “Voting for the Common Good: A Practical Guide for Conscientious
Catholics,” prepared by Catholics in Alliance for the Common Good.
Available online at: www.thecatholicalliance.org,
or by telephone at: (202) 903-0856.
• “Voting With a Clear Conscience” by Father Frank Pavone
of Priests for Life. Available online at:www.priestsforlife.org,
or in booklet form by e-mail to: orders@priestsforlife.org,
by telephone at: (888) 735-3448, ext. 237, or by mail to: Priests for
Life Resource Department, P.O. Box 141172, Staten Island, NY 10314.
• “Religion & Politics: Running for Office in a Multi-Faith
Nation” and “Religion & Politics: A Campaign Season Guide
for Houses of Worship,” prepared by the Interfaith Alliance. Available
online at: www.interfaithalliance.org/elections,
or by writing to: The Interfaith Alliance, c/o CTFDW, 1331 H St. N.W.,
First Floor, Washington, DC 20005.
• “The 2006 Elections: Becoming a Global Good Neighbor,”
prepared by the Maryknoll Office for Global Concerns. Available online
at:www.maryknollogc.org, by
e-mail to the office at: ogc@maryknoll.org,
or by phone at: (202) 832-1780.
• “Voter’s Guide for Serious Catholics,” prepared
by Catholic Answers Action. Available online at: www.caaction.com,
or in booklet form for 40 cents per copy by phone at: (800) 890-0461.
• “Voting God’s Politics,” prepared by Red Letter
Christians, which describes itself as an organization of progressive Christian
leaders. Available online at: www.sojo.net,
by phone at: (800) 678-9691, or by writing to: Sojourners, 3333 14th St.
N.W., Suite 200, Washington, DC 20010.
