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Minnesota Family Council
BREAKING NEWS: Court Rules that Late Minnesota Ballots May NOT Be
Counted
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Breaking News via CNN
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A federal appeals court ruled Thursday that mailed-in ballots in
Minnesota must be received by elections officials no later than
Election Day and suggested voters consider other options for
casting their ballots.
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The 2-1 ruling -- a win for the Republican challengers to the state's
plans -- cuts off a weeklong window after Election Day where state
officials had planned to receive ballots that had lingered in the
mail. The court found the Minnesota secretary of state's accommodation
went against a state law that said ballots delivered by mail to
elections officials after 8 p.m. on Election Day should be marked
late.
"The Secretary's instructions to count mail-in ballots received up to
seven days after Election Day stand in direct contradiction to
Minnesota election law governing presidential elections," the ruling
stated.
The 8th US Circuit Court of Appeals urged voters to consider voting in
other ways, because the court has not yet decided if votes that come
in via mail after Election Day are legal.
"Better to put those voters on notice now while they still have at
least some time to adjust their plans and cast their votes in an
unquestionably lawful way," the appeals court said in its ruling.
What does this mean for you?
* This ruling does not affect absentee ballots that have already
been received by election offices, or that will be received on
or before Election Day.
* Minnesota voters can turn in their absentee ballots at
designated drop-off locations
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by 3 PM on Election Day.
* Voters can vote in person even if they have requested an
absentee ballot.
* If you've already mailed your absentee ballot, you can track its
progress online
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, and you'e allowed to vote in person if it has not been
received by Election Day (if you choose to do this, only your
in-person vote will be counted).
* Remember to use our interactive voter guide
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to find the pro-life, pro-family candidates on YOUR
ballot.
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The Christian and the Ballot Box
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With election week less than a week away, many of us are being
regularly reminded, sometimes with more ads than we ever hoped to see,
of the importance of voting. We are blessed to live in a nation where
we have the right to vote and this is not something to take lightly!
At the same time, as Christians, we should keep in mind that we are
first and foremost citizens of heaven. How should this dual
citizenship affect the way that we approach voting? In a recent
Twitter thread, Joe Rigney, a pastor at Cities Church in St. Paul and
professor at Bethlehem College and Seminary, offered some helpful
principles to consider as we approach election day.
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1. Voting is largely a matter of prudence.
Voting is largely a matter of prudence," writes Rigney.
"However, prudential doesn't mean amoral. It means that,
given the complexities involved, we must engage in moral reasoning to
arrive at what is good & wise in our voting decisions.
2. It is possible to sin while voting.
It's possible to sin in voting. We might sin in our motives, in
the fear or pride or hatred which animates our voting decisions. We
might sin by formally or materially cooperating with the evil that a
candidate does or promises to do.
A candidate's policies matter and we should carefully weigh
those policies when we make our voting decisions because we should not
formally cooperate with evil (that is, intentionally supporting a
candidate because of an immoral policy he or she supports) nor should
we materially cooperate with evil (intentionally supporting a
candidate who supports evil policies while telling ourselves that an
evil policy they support is not a big deal.) We should not, for
example, become complicit in murderous abortion policies through our
vote. But as Rigney points out, this is not the only way we can sin in
our voting. We can also sin by voting out of pride, fear, or hatred.
It's important to consider motives in voting because, while your
vote matters, your relationship with God matters much more.
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Continue reading at The Family Beacon
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Fighting "Freedom Fatigue:" Why Religious Freedom Matters
More Than Ever
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It seems that some Christians have "freedom fatigue." I
recently heard someone say, "I'm not sure if Christians
should really be so concerned about religious freedom. It seems kind
of selfish, and I think it hurts our witness." This sentiment is
growing increasingly common, both from Christians who have honest
questions about the importance of religious freedom, as well as from
opponents of religious freedom who criticize religious
freedom cases
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as nothing more than a "weapon" for "control.
Our political engagement should always be driven by humble faith in
God and love, not by fear and resentment or a desire to "get
what we deserve." But this does not mean that seeking to
preserve religious freedom is a selfish endeavor or that Christians
cannot speak up when religious freedom is threatened. Quite the
opposite. Religious freedom is a matter of justice and as such, we
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should speak up to defend it.
When considering the value of religious freedom, we should make sure
we understand what religious freedom is. Luke Goodrich, a religious
freedom attorney for Becket Religious Fund offers the following
definition: "[R]eligious freedom is a basic issue of biblical
justice, rooted in the nature of God and the nature of man."
Humans are created for relationship with God. If the
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government interferes with that, either by coercion or by taking away
the right to worship freely and practice one's beliefs, they are
committing an injustice by demanding that we render unto Caesar what
belongs to God. Desiring justice is not selfish, because justice is
not reserved for select groups. Supporting religious freedom means
supporting religious freedom for all. (CONTINUED...)
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Continue reading at The Family Beacon
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Did you know that our Voter Guide will show you every pro-life,
pro-family candidate running for state and federal office in your
area? Use mnfamilyvoter.com
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to see exactly which candidates will be on your ballot, and where
they stand on the issues.
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Together for Good, a Christian nonprofit in the Twin Cities that comes
alongside children and parents experiencing crisis, is hosting its
first virtual fundraising event on Saturday, November 14.
Register for free here and email
[email protected] for
more information!
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CONTEND: A FREE conference for parents, family and friends of
those dealing with same-sex attractions.
Topics included:
A Kingdom Perspective of Parents
The Satanic War on Parents
Finding Freedom from the Blame and Shame of the Enemy
Understanding Trauma and the Brain
God's Higher Vision for Your Child
The Building Blocks of Attachment
Kingdom Tools to Fight for Your Child
Also:
Powerful Testimonies and
Extravagant Worship
Email:
[email protected] for more info and
to register.
**Conference is being held in the Twin Cities. Get location
information when you register.
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Educating and Equipping Parents on the Transgender Trend
Get Your Copy of the Minnesota Parent Resource Guide!
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The Parent Resource Guide sheds light on the consequences
transgender ideas have on kids' lives, while equipping parents to play
a positive role in creating a truly welcoming school community.
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Responding to the transgender trend with truth and compassion starts
with the Parent Resource Guide. Get your copy HERE today and
invite a friend to do the same!
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Click to order your copy today:
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This is one of the easiest ways to support our mission of advancing
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Thank you for sharing Minnesota Family Council's vision for
strong families and communities through Christ. As we approach a
momentous election, we need your support now more than ever. Click
here to give now.
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We are grateful for your partnership with us through prayer and
financial support.
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