There is an impending election for the Federal and NSW State governments. Yet I get the vibe, especially in Christian circles, that most aren’t even slightly interested in politics. This is a shame as these are elected officials doing what they deem fit with our taxation dollars. They are making decisions that will affect your life. There is definitely a vested interest in every taxpayer, at the very least, who gets elected to parliament.
As a starting point perhaps people should graduate in small steps. Start with knowing your local electorate in all levels of government. Then know the names of your local members and even councillors. To finish Politics 101 be able to recognise their face if it were put in front of you.
Being successful in that means you are well on your way to reading news stories, books and blogs (like this one) with interest and have something to say other than, “I’m not interested in politics.” For those that are really keen how about a viewing of question time or attendance at a community forum.
As a starting point perhaps people should graduate in small steps. Start with knowing your local electorate in all levels of government. Then know the names of your local members and even councillors. To finish Politics 101 be able to recognise their face if it were put in front of you.
Being successful in that means you are well on your way to reading news stories, books and blogs (like this one) with interest and have something to say other than, “I’m not interested in politics.” For those that are really keen how about a viewing of question time or attendance at a community forum.
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The centre for Public Christianity has produced a bunch of useful resources for the election. Here's a link:
http://www.publicchristianity.com/election2010.html
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