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1.
PRO-LIFE
AFA of MS is proud to support pro-life work in
Mississippi.
2.
GAMBLING
We oppose any legislation designed to further expand gambling in any form. Gov.
Haley Barbour stated during the 2003 campaign that he would not support
any expansion of gambling in this state. In the 2003 Voter Guide, he
is quoted, "While there are social problems associated with and
aggravated by gambling, the casino licensees have abided by the rules
established by the State, and both employment and tax revenues are far in
excess of what was initially anticipated. It is important, however,
that gambling not be expanded beyond those counties in which it is allowed
now, and the State must not establish a lottery." However,
after Hurricane Katrina, the first item on the agenda was to expand
gambling by allowing inland casinos. Before almost any aid was
approved in any other way, the gamblers had their way with our state
legislature and the governor signed it into law in the aftermath of fear
of the people produced by the destruction of the hurricane. The
gamblers knew when to make their move!
What
did our country's founders think about public religious expression?
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AFA of MS will address a broad
range of issues important for Christians in Mississippi to have accurate
and complete knowledge about so that they can make informed decisions when
it's time to go to the polls. AFA of MS also acknowledges that
"repentance toward God, and faith toward our Lord Jesus Christ"
(Acts 20:21) should be the most important goal of any Christian
organization. AFA of MS believes that we are to be "salt and
light" (Matthew 5:13-16) and that we must practice what we
preach. In addition to avoiding idolatry and immorality, Christians
must preach the gospel to everyone everywhere, regardless of what
any government says to the contrary. The apostles made that historic
declaration: "We ought to obey God rather than men" (Acts 5:29)
and their example has been followed by Christians down through the
centuries. From the martyrs under pagan Rome to those who smuggle
Bibles into Islamic or communist lands today, Christians have persevered,
and though forbidden by the authorities, the apostles persisted in
preaching the gospel. Denouncing sin, calling for state and national
repentance, and preaching the gospel in convicting power is of utmost
importance while also addressing political issues. As Christians, we must
call for repentance not only for homosexuality, adultery, child abuse,
pornography, gambling, and abortion, but for more subtle forms of
rebellion against God and rejection of Christ. Too often, the church has
failed to preach all of the truth. False teachings abound and it is
hypocritical for the church to protest any kind of sin while tolerating
within itself the same or similar.
Commentary &
Information on Christian Issues
from the
American Family Association website
Other Christian
Activist Organizations in MS
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