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【事事關心】怎樣考慮聯邦大選的投票?

 

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加拿大國民要在本月 19 日之前考慮選擇什麼人去首都渥太華,代表選區居民作為國會議員。聯邦選舉是透過政黨贏得多數議席而執政掌權的,換句話說,能夠真正領導國家的一定是透過政黨領袖所授權的政策和立法。所以,基督徒若要選擇什麼人來代表其選區,不能不先從認識各政黨的政治哲學,和他們對一些議題的立場和政黨領袖的品格去考慮。 以下是值得我們認真考慮的重要競選議題 :

經濟政策和業績

人人都關注國民可否繼續安居樂業。根據加拿大統計局首席經濟分析司透露:在 2008 年金融風暴帶來的濟大衰退中,加拿大是打擊最輕微、且是 G7 強國中唯一早已復原的國家。自從保守黨於 2006 年執政之後,失業率持續下降,可見總理哈珀領導的保守經濟政策是『實而不華』、腳踏實地去抗衡因為經濟衰退導致失業之難題,而非靠龐大政府開支去制造經濟活動。

重視生命的尊貴

基督徒應該著重生命價值、養育兒女和行為的自律。關於這三個議題,自由黨和新民主黨都十分贊成醫生協助人自殺,讓想了解自己生命的人可以得嘗所願。雖然最高法院已判決聯邦政府要於 2017 年初修改法律,容許國民有權要求醫生協助自殺,但堅持不應該修改法律以容許醫生協助人自殺的政黨,則只有保守黨。

大麻和毒品政策

新民主黨和自由黨都支持設立毒品注射屋,讓吸毒者得心應手沉迷於精神上脫離現實,而不是幫助他們脫離毒癮。唯有保守黨反對以納稅人金錢資助毒癮,相反地,自 2007 年以來保守黨政府用了近七千萬元資助了 140 項預防濫用毒品計劃。

同時,保守黨堅持大麻為非法毒品,自由黨主張大麻合法化,新民主黨主張大麻非刑事化。

家庭人倫觀念

保守黨領袖及其黨內大部份國會議員都認同聖經所推崇的家庭和人倫觀念,不像其他政黨一面倒認同所謂新性觀念而否定生理所決定的男女性別。再者,保守黨重視父母管教子女的權益,認同體罰兒女是家長的管教權利。

在過往 20 年,新民主黨和自由黨國會議員多次提出私人法案,要取消保障父母體罰子女權的第 43 條。雖然 2004 年一月,加拿大高等法院判該法例並無違憲,亦不會對兒童構成殘暴對待,但今年五月溫哥華 Quadra 選區自由黨國會議員 Joyce Murray 仍然在國會中發言,認為刑事法 43 條沒有限制虐待兒童的效力,呼籲國會立法取消體罰,她是自由黨的資深要員,肯定得到其黨領之認同。

良心和宗教表達自由

2013 年新民主黨黨領唐民凱(Thomas Mulcair) 攻擊基督教在性方面的信念,指其「完全違反」加拿大價值和法律,他 認為不應對基督教國際救援機構 Cross Road 給予經濟資助,因為此機構理念以同性戀行為是罪。不過,保守黨政府維持對此機構發出資助。在此,你可以看得出哪一位黨領袖是認同聖經的重要教導。

維護國民的安全

伊斯蘭聖戰主義份子仇視加拿大。例如:多倫多十八子,他們陰謀炸毀 CN 塔,襲擊及謀殺國會議員;計劃破壞  VIA 鐵路以導至大量傷亡;在魁省 Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu 及去年 11 月在首都渥太華發生國民遭聖戰份子謀殺的事件。

這些聖戰恐怖分子已經向加拿大宣戰,並且還招募年輕國民參加對付本國人的恐怖活動。若對他們坐視不理,將會容讓好像癌症細胞一般的毒害而鑄成大錯。對於這種威脅,新民主黨和自由黨都完全忽略、不覺得有什麼危險,唯有保守黨絕不猶豫地抵抗聖戰恐怖主義,維護國民的安全。

總結

筆者相信上述各項社會議題可助你以信仰眼光決定哪一政黨的參政人員值得你推舉。固然,你也要審閱該政黨的候選人以往在社區的參與,及該參選人在公開辯論中的回應,以助你考慮他們的誠信及個人價值和人生觀。我更加鼓勵你抽空打電話去你所考慮的人選詢問,得以證實該參選者的誠信是否可靠。

基督徒可通過公平的選舉去履行為加國求平安的實際途徑。這樣也是民主制度在社會上得到實現的基礎。盼望基督徒能成為高素質的公民,實踐其權利與義務的關連。

 

      聖經金句 (Bible Verses)

喜樂 Joy

喜樂的心乃是良藥;憂傷的靈使骨枯乾。箴言 17:22
A cheerful heart is good medicine, but a crushed spirit dries up the bones. Proverbs 17:22

然而,我要因耶和華歡欣,因救我的 神喜樂。哈巴谷書 3:18
yet I will rejoice in the LORD, I will be joyful in God my Savior. Habakkuk 3:18

要常常喜樂,不住的禱告,凡事謝恩。帖撒羅尼迦前書 5:16-17
Rejoice always, pray continually, give thanks in all circumstances. 1 Thessalonians 5:16-17

饒恕 Forgiveness

主啊,你本為良善,樂意饒恕人,有豐盛的慈愛賜給凡求告你的人。詩篇 86:5
You, Lord, are forgiving and good, abounding in love to all who call to you. Psalm 86:5

你不要說:“我要以惡報惡”;要等候耶和華,他必拯救你。箴言 20:22
Do not say, “I’ll pay you back for this wrong!” Wait for the LORD, and he will avenge you. Proverbs 6:14

你們饒恕人的過犯,你們的天父也必饒恕你們的過犯;馬太福音 6:14
For if you forgive other people when they sin against you, your heavenly Father will also forgive you. Matthew 6:14

你們不饒恕人的過犯,你們的天父也必不饒恕你們的過犯。馬太福音 6:15
But if you do not forgive others their sins, your Father will not forgive your sins. Matthew 6:15

你們各人若不從心裡饒恕你的弟兄,我天父也要這樣待你們了。馬太福音 18:35
This is how my heavenly Father will treat each of you unless you forgive your brother or sister from your heart. Matthew 18:35

謙卑 Humility

敬畏耶和華是智慧的訓誨;尊榮以前,必有謙卑。箴言 15:33
Wisdom’s instruction is to fear the LORD, and humility comes before honor. Proverbs 15:33

敬畏耶和華心存謙卑,就得富有、尊榮、生命為賞賜。箴言 22:4
Humility is the fear of the LORD; its wages are riches and honor and life. Proverbs 22:4

凡事不可結黨,不可貪圖虛浮的榮耀;只要存心謙卑,各人看別人比自己強。腓立比書 2:3
Do nothing out of selfish ambition or vain conceit. Rather, in humility value others above yourselves. Philippians 2:3

但他賜更多的恩典,所以經上說:神阻擋驕傲的人,賜恩給謙卑的人。雅各書 4:6
But he gives us more grace. That is why Scripture says:“God opposes the proud but shows favor to the humble.” James 4:6

驕傲 Pride

驕傲來,羞恥也來;謙遜人卻有智慧。箴言 11:2
When pride comes, then comes disgrace, but with humility comes wisdom. Proverbs 11:2

驕傲只啟爭競;聽勸言的,卻有智慧。箴言 13:10
Do nothing out of selfish ambition or vain conceit. Rather, in humility value others above yourselves. Proverbs 13:10

驕傲在敗壞以先;狂心在跌倒之前。箴言 16:18
Pride goes before destruction, a haughty spirit before a fall. Proverbs 16:18

但他賜更多的恩典,所以經上說:神阻擋驕傲的人,賜恩給謙卑的人。雅各書 4:6
But he gives us more grace. That is why Scripture says:“God opposes the proud but shows favor to the humble.” James 4:6

忍耐 Patience

愚妄人怒氣全發;智慧人忍氣含怒。箴言 29:11
Fools give full vent to their rage, but the wise bring calm in the end. Proverbs 29:11

並且你們要為我的名,被眾人恨惡,惟有忍耐到底的,必然得救。馬可福音 13:13
Everyone will hate you because of me, but the one who stands firm to the end will be saved. Mark 13:13

不但如此,就是在患難中也是歡歡喜喜的。因為知道患難生忍耐。羅馬書 5:3
Not only so, but we also glory in our sufferings, because we know that suffering produces perseverance. Romans 5:3

我們行善,不可喪志;若不灰心,到了時候就要收成加拉太書 6:9
Let us not become weary in doing good, for at the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up. Galatians 6:9

你們也當忍耐,堅固你們的心,因為主來的日子近了。雅各書 5:8
You too, be patient and stand firm, because the Lord’s coming is near. James 5:8

溫柔 Meekness

回答柔和,使怒消退;言語暴戾,觸動怒氣。箴言 15:1
A gentle answer turns away wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger. Proverbs 15:1

溫柔的人有福了,因為他們必承受地土。馬太福音 5:5
Blessed are the meek, for they will inherit the earth. Matthew 5:5

用溫柔勸戒那抵擋的人;或者 神給他們悔改的心,可以明白真道。提摩太後書 2:25
Opponents must be gently instructed, in the hope that God will grant them repentance leading them to a knowledge of the truth. 2 Timothy 2:25

只要以裡面存著長久溫柔、安靜的心為妝飾;這在 神面前是極寶貴的。彼得前書 3:4
Rather, it should be that of your inner self, the unfading beauty of a gentle and quiet spirit, which is of great worth in God’s sight. 1 Peter 3:4

嫉妒 Envy

不要為作惡的心懷不平,也不要向那行不義的生出嫉妒。詩篇 37:1
Do not fret because of those who are evil or be envious of those who do wrong. Psalm 37:1

心中安靜是肉體的生命;嫉妒是骨中的朽爛。箴言 14:30
A heart at peace gives life to the body, but envy rots the bones. Proverbs 14:30

在何處有嫉妒、紛爭,就在何處有擾亂和各樣的壞事。雅各書 3:16
For where you have envy and selfish ambition, there you find disorder and every evil practice. James 3:16

生氣 Anger

當止住怒氣,離棄忿怒;不要心懷不平,以致作惡。詩篇 37:8
Refrain from anger and turn from wrath; do not fret—it leads only to evil. Psalm 37:8

好生氣的人,不可與他結交;暴怒的人,不可與他來往。箴言 22:24
Do not make friends with a hot-tempered person, do not associate with one easily angered. Proverbs 22:24

愚妄人怒氣全發;智慧人忍氣含怒。箴言 29:11
Fools give full vent to their rage, but the wise bring calm in the end. Proverbs 29:11

生氣卻不要犯罪.不可含怒到日落。以弗所書 4:26
In your anger do not sin: Do not let the sun go down while you are still angry. Ephesians 4:26

我親愛的弟兄們,這是你們所知道的,但你們各人要快快的聽,慢慢的說,慢慢的動怒,因為人的怒氣並不成就 神的義。雅各書 1:19,20
My dear brothers and sisters, take note of this: Everyone should be quick to listen, slow to speak and slow to become angry, because human anger does not produce the righteousness that God desires. James 1:19,20

災難 Calamity

謹守口與舌的、就保守自己免受災難。箴言 21:23
Those who guard their mouths and their tongues keep themselves from calamity. Proverbs 21:23

民要攻打民、國要攻打國、多處必有地震、饑荒.這都是災難的起頭。馬可福音 13:8
Nation will rise against nation, and kingdom against kingdom. There will be earthquakes in various places, and famines. These are the beginning of birth pains. Mark 13:8

憂愁 Worry

你們不要憂愁、因靠耶和華而得的喜樂是你們的力量。尼希米記 8:10
Do not grieve, for the joy of the LORD is your strength. Nehemiah 8:10

主雖使人憂愁, 還要照他諸般的慈愛發憐憫。耶利米哀歌 3:32
Though he brings grief, he will show compassion, so great is his unfailing love. Lamentations 3:32

凡勞苦擔重擔的人,可以到我這裡來,我就使你們得安息。馬太福音 11:28
Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. Matthew 11:28

我留下平安給你們、我將我的平安賜給你們.我所賜的、不像世人所賜的.你們心裏不要憂愁、也不要膽怯。約翰福音 14:27
Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid. John 14:27

應當一無掛慮,只要凡事藉著禱告、祈求和感謝,將你們所要的告訴神。神所賜出人意外的平安,必在基督耶穌裡,保守你們的心懷意念。腓立比書 4:6,7
Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus. Philippians 4:6,7

因此, 你們是大有喜樂, 但如今, 在百般的試煉中暫時憂愁。彼得前書 1:6
In all this you greatly rejoice, though now for a little while you may have had to suffer grief in all kinds of trials. 1 Peter 1:6

患難 Trouble, Suffering

義人多有苦難,但耶和華救他脫離這一切。詩篇 34:19
The righteous person may have many troubles, but the LORD delivers him from them all. Psalm 34:19

神是我們的避難所,是我們的力量,是我們在患難中隨時的幫助!詩篇 46:1
God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in trouble. Psalm 46:1

耶和華本為善,在患難的日子為人的保障,並且認得那些投靠他的人。那鴻書 1:7
The LORD is good, a refuge in times of trouble. He cares for those who trust in him. Nahum 1:7

為義受逼迫的人有福了,因為天國是他們的。馬太福音 5:10
Blessed are those who are persecuted because of righteousness, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. Matthew 5:10

不但如此,就是在患難中,也是歡歡喜喜的。因為知道患難生忍耐。羅馬書 5:3
Not only so, but we also glory in our sufferings, because we know that suffering produces perseverance; Romans 5:3

我想現在的苦楚,若比將來要顯於我們的榮耀,就不足介意了。羅馬書 8:18
I consider that our present sufferings are not worth comparing with the glory that will be revealed in us. Romans 8:18

因為你們蒙恩,不但得以信服基督,並要為他受苦。腓立比書 1:29
For it has been granted to you on behalf of Christ not only to believe in him, but also to suffer for him. Philippians 1:29

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