Registering to Vote, a Christian Responsibility

Registering to vote is a Christian obligation. It is the first step in the process of being self-responsible in electing a leader whether locally, state-wide, or nationally. It takes approximately ten minutes, with an online application that can be mailed in to your designated registration district or returned online. Everyone is encouraged to register to vote insomuch as they then can be eligible to vote for a capable leader that most adheres to the Christian principles and doctrines that are upheld by our beloved Coptic Orthodox Church.
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Applying the Ten Commandments to the Election of Government Leaders

Repairing the economical stability of the nation, foreign policy position, and stance on environmental resources as well as their protection are all important considerations for electing a government leader. Those campaigning for leadership roles often share their views with the public. Their viewpoints are simply projections of what a leader may or may not do should they become elected to a position of leadership. View points are not written in stone, can be changed with regularity, and are situational. Views should not be considered contractual agreements but represent the platform of the candidate at the time they are giving the speech.

So in reality how does a Christian elect a leader? Are there guidelines to be scrutinized for those candidates seeking election to a leadership role as to their past behaviors in other roles, their previous leadership experiences, and their family life? Or do we elect leaders based on camera friendliness, oratory ability, expensive clothing and presentation? Certainly theatrics have no place in political endeavors, and a good candidate for election can stand on their own merit rather than those with no political experience "backing them" or for that matter whom may not even hold a college degree in particular a degree in political science. Do you elect a leader based on the popularity of the movie star that supports them, an appealing television commercial, or a magazine ad? Have you considered listening to the candidate without any type of visual aid or preconceived idea of what they are capable of as a leader?
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The Nauruz and Christian Testimony
A Return to the First Church