faith and voting
Wisconsin Faith Voices for Justice (WFVJ) engages the interfaith community in the democratic process through the Wisconsin Interfaith Voter Engagement Campaign, also known as WIVEC.
It is our belief that engaging in this work will build increased understanding and stronger ties among different faith communities; increase engagement in the electoral process; and result in a greater understanding by faith communities of the influential role they can play in the public square. Learn more. |
what does my faith have to do with voting?
Wisconsin voters who cast ballots in the Spring Election on April 2, 2024, will be confronted with two questions on their ballot that, if they receive a majority of “yes” votes, will amend the Wisconsin Constitution. It is important for all Wisconsin voters to understand these questions and what they will mean for our state’s constitution if they receive a majority of “yes” votes.
Understanding Proposed Amendments to the Wisconsin Constitution in a Christian Context
by Doug Poland, partner at Stafford Rosenbaum LLP, Ruling Elder at Covenant Presbyterian Church in Madison It is important for all of us who profess to be followers of Jesus Christ to consider the impact of these proposed amendments in the context of our shared faith. Read more. |
Understanding Proposed Amendments to the Wisconsin Constitution in a Buddhist Context
by Rev. Reirin Gumbel, Resident Priest at Milwaukee Zen Center Buddhist ethics is about treating all beings equally with kindness and compassion, not putting oneself or one's group in a favorable position. Please read this article carefully to make a fair decision on the amendment. Read more. |
Upcoming Proposed Amendments to the Wisconsin Constitution through a Jewish Lens
by Jeff Mandell, partner at Stafford Rosenbaum LLP, and Dan Lenz, staff counsel at Law Forward It is important for all of us who approach our world through a Jewish paradigm, or otherwise think Jewish-ly about the issues of the day, to consider the impact of these proposed amendments in the context of our tradition and shared values. Read more. |
how can faith communities civically engage in the election process?
While there are strict rules about the separation of church and state (faith communities are not allowed to tell people who to vote for), there are plenty of ways that faith communities CAN do civic engagement and be involved in the election process. In fact, we often advocate that faith communities have a duty to be involved in advocacy and the public sphere.
WIVEC has an interfaith organizer, Rhonda Lindner, who is available to resource and help congregations think through how they can participate in voter engagement in their context.
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New this year, WIVEC has designated three levels to help congregations assess how they’d like to do voter engagement. Once your congregation signs up, we will reach out to provide resources. We are updating our list so even if your congregation has been part of WIVEC in the past, please still fill out this google form.
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