There are a lot of voter guides circulating in these weeks before the November 6 election. Some may appear to be from an official agency of the Catholic Church but are not. Other guides may be biased (or incomplete) in comparing the positions of candidates on issues. The MCC recommends the use of The Challenge [...]
Download a PDF of the election resource kit here. As the 2012 election approaches, many families worry about their financial future. Some have members who are unemployed. Others are mired in deep poverty. There are also more direct attacks on the sanctity and dignity of human life, such as the continued legal protection of abortion [...]
GETTING TO THE POLLS The website of the Missouri Secretary of State (www.sos.mo.gov) includes detailed information on how to get to the polls. The information below reiterates some (but not all) of the information provided by the Secretary of State. Registration Qualifications – 18 years of age by Election Day – U.S. Citizen – Missouri Resident No [...]
As the November 6 election approaches, questions are arising concerning whether or not parishes can distribute voter guides or rankings of candidates. IRS rules for tax-exempt organizations prohibit churches from endorsing or opposing candidates for public office. Violation of this prohibition can lead to revocation of tax-exempt status. Churches can provide voter education on where [...]