Church urges Christians to vote

THE Dutch Reformed Church in Namibia has called on all Christians registered to vote, to take part in today’s elections.

Reverend Clem Marais said Christians have the responsibility to be obedient to their calling which include voting in the political elections. “We trust that the elections will be free and fair.All politicians are called upon to ensure that dialogue, debate and canvassing for votes, will take place in an atmosphere that is free of intimidation at all times,” he said.The Church urged Christians to continually test the policies and actions of political parties against biblical principles.”Biblical moral values such as integrity, reliability, responsibility and morality should be furthered in our society,” he said.He requested the parties and organisations to contribute towards maintaining a safe and just society where economic growth and social welfare were priorities.Marais called on Christians to pray for those who will be elected.”We trust that the elections will be free and fair.All politicians are called upon to ensure that dialogue, debate and canvassing for votes, will take place in an atmosphere that is free of intimidation at all times,” he said.The Church urged Christians to continually test the policies and actions of political parties against biblical principles.”Biblical moral values such as integrity, reliability, responsibility and morality should be furthered in our society,” he said.He requested the parties and organisations to contribute towards maintaining a safe and just society where economic growth and social welfare were priorities.Marais called on Christians to pray for those who will be elected.