Our A.M.E.N. Committee (American Ministry Educating our Nation) will work with our churches, distributing information to be used by the body of Christ in becoming actively and effectively involved in the culture war.  In the past, Iowa Christian Alliance has been referring to this committee as SALT.  Salt and Light Committees are still being established by the Iowa Family Policy Center and we strongly encourage participation in the SALT groups.  However, in order to minimize confusion, Christian Coalition of Iowa has determined that church groups established by ICA will be called A.M.E.N.   

• 2008 Platforms:

  Republican Party of Iowa

  Democratic Party of Iowa

  Republican Party - National

  Democratic Party - National

   

• Pastors can speak out on election issues .......

   http://www.iowachristian.com/voterguides/pastors_churches_and_politics.pdf

• One-Page Summary - Political and Legislative Guidelines for Pastors and Churches

• Caucus to Convention Packet and More ...

• Life Chain 2008

• Caucus Training 2007

• Suggested Platform Planks

• Party Platform Comparison Piece  2006 Democratic and Republican Party Platform Comparison

• Iowa Catholic Conference Statement on an Iowa Constitutional Amendment regarding Marriage

• Iowa Catholic Conference supports marriage amendment to Iowa’s constitution
• State Representative Contact Information
• State Senator Contact Information

• Life Chain 2007

• A coalition of ministries has issued a joint educational letter with new guidelines for pastors and religious leaders who want to speak out on social issues during the 2008 election cycle.
  
  The James Madison Center for Free Speech issued the letter in conjunction with Focus on the Family, the Family Research Council, Concerned Women for America and the Alliance Defence Fund.
  
  The letter entitled, "Constitutional Protections for Pastors: Your Freedom to Speak Biblical Truth on the Moral Issues of the Day," is in direct response to Americans United for Separation of Church and State and other similar groups.
                       Constitutional Protections for Pastors.
 

Social Impact Bulletin - December 2007

ATTEND YOUR CAUCUS ON JANUARY 3^rd!

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Prayer and Fasting Initiative - October 2007

FASTING PRAYER Nehemiah 1:1-6
Pick at least one day a week to fast from eating, or from other daily routines (checking email, watching TV, etc.) and use the time to pray specifically for clarity about how God is calling you to respond to the same-sex marriage issue.  What foundational assumptions, mindsets, or behaviors is He calling you to change or let go of?  How is God calling you to stand for truth in the public square?  How might God be leading pro-family organizations to respond to our culture?

Church Bulletin Insert - Color (PDF)

Church Bulletin Insert - Black and White (PDF)

Social Impact Bulletin - September 2007 -  Romans 13:12 ….The day is at hand. Therefore let us cast off the works of darkness, and let us put on the armor of light.

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Social Impact Bulletin - August 2007 - ICA HOSTS DAVID BARTON

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Social Impact Bulletin - July 2007 - ATTEND THE PRESIDENTIAL STRAW POLL!

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Social Impact Bulletin - June 2007 - "Say No to Federal Funding of Embryonic Stem-Cell Research!"

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Social Impact Bulletin - May 2007 - "Hate Crimes Redefined?”

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Social Impact Bulletin - April 2007 - Act Now to Halt Pro-Homosexual Legislation!

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Social Impact Bulletin - March 2007 - Family Tax Relief in Jeopardy

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Social Impact Bulletin - February 2007 - What Will Our Kids Be Learning?

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Social Impact Bulletin - January 2007 - Urgent Action Needed to Defend the Unborn!

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Social Impact Bulletin - November 2006 - Wisdom Regarding Stem Cell Research

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Is it Important to Register to Vote?

Does it Matter With Which Party you Register? 

As Americans we have a privilege of which many other countries may only dream.  Men have gone to battle for this privilege.  This often taken for granted advantage is the opportunity to vote.  Yet, while millions in other countries cry for this opportunity, millions in our own country have chosen not to vote, or not even to register to vote. 

Every two years, during the fall of the year, people from city and country gather at churches, libraries, community centers and fire stations to cast their votes for the candidates of their choice.  We also have elections at other times of year for municipal, school board and other elections.  Voting is NOT a right, it is a privilege.   

You may decide to register as a Democrat, a Republican, or as No Party.  If you don’t register with a party, you must understand that you lose the opportunity of voting in primaries.  Half of the elections happen without your voice.  To assist you in determining what party might best suit your ideology, here are some excerpts taken directly from the 2006 Democrat and Republican Platforms as they pertain to Biblical Issues.  No editorializing – just read for yourself and register with the party you feel best reflects your views.  If you would like to read the entire platforms from each party, you may do so by logging on to their websites.  The Iowa Democrat Party may be found at: www.iowademocrats.org  The Iowa Republican Party may be found at: www.iowagop.org  

We have attempted to select issues that might interest those involved in Iowa Christian Alliance.  We have divided our selections into four separate categories, CIVIL RIGHTS, REPRODUCTIVE RIGHTS, EDUCATION, and GOVERNMENT, LAW & ELECTIONS.  Within these four sections you will find direct excerpts from the party platforms of both the 2006 Democratic Platform and from the 2006 Republican Platform. 

Party Platform Comparison Piece  2006 Democratic and Republican Party Platform Comparison

Social Impact Bulletin - September 2006 - Plan B is the Wrong Move

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Social Impact Bulletin August 2006 - Voter Guides and Involvement

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Social Impact Bulletin July 2006 - Compassionately Opposing Homosexuality

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Social Impact Bulletin May 2006 - Holding Feet to the Fire on Marriage!

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March 2006 - The Fleecing from Planned Parenthood Word Document  Pdf Document             Online Petition    Print Out Petition Word Document   Print Out PDF Documnet

February 2006 -  Protecting All the Children of God  Word Document  Pdf Document

January 2006 -   A Fool and His Money are Soon Parted!  Word Document  Pdf Document

December 2005 -   Caucus Time is Approaching ! Word Document    Pdf Document  

2006 Christian Coalition of Iowa Platform Planks Word Document    Pdf Document

November 2005 - We Thank The Lord! Word Document    Pdf Document  

Sameul Alito Petition Word Docuemnt    Pdf Document

September 2005  - Stand Up for the Pledge! Word Document   Pdf Document

August 2005 -  Arm Up and Defend Your Christian Worldview      Word Document    Pdf Document

July 2005 -  It's Time for a Constructionist Supreme Court     Word Document    Pdf Document

June 2005 -  Easing the Burden on Parents       Word Document   Pdf Document

May 2005 - Thank President Bush as He Defends Life    Word Document    Pdf Document

April 2005 -  Action Now for Constitutional Judges    Word Document    Pdf Document

March 2005 - Action Now for Marriage in Iowa     Word Document   Pdf Document

February 2005 - Prayers Do Make a Difference     Word Document    Pdf Document

September 2004 - Front page  Why Vote?  Inside  Absentee Ballot Request Form.  OR if you prefer Inside 2 Voter Registration form.

August 2004 - Will Marriage Be Redefined   or Will Marriage Be Redefined (for printers requiring a wider left margin.)

December 2004 - Support the Unborn Child Pain Awareness Act  Word Document  Pdf Document

2004 Platform Comparison 

Iowa Democratic Party Platform 2004/Iowa Republican Party Platform 2004

Biblical References for Today's Pressing Social Issues 

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