No, nor should they restrict the same for ill-founded, or lightly-founded beliefs to the extent they do not infringe on the Rights of others Life, Liberty or Pursuit of Happiness for which the government is purposed with making secure. Moreover, I will give no sort of medicine to any pregnant woman, with a view to destroy the child. In conjunction with securing the Right to Life of the pre(& post)-born human, the government has an obligation to the mother in ensuring appropriate obligations are held against the father, and severe deterrent punishments against those committing rape or incest. encourage people to enter the workforce. 2022 Evaluations Please click on your county below to find the district and county judges, if any, standing for retention in your judicial district. This is a totally barbaric act. This has two facets that are important to explain. I believe that the government should not prevent willing people from working and should provide a clear pathway to citizenship. If the legislators put this into law, it would draw illegal immigrants and drain the resources for our schools and hospitals as it has already done in communities across the nation. I can confidently promise your members that I cherish your right to worship every bit as much as my own right to refrain, and that we will find plenty of worthy goals to work toward cooperatively. I believe in a persons freedom to exercise their sincerely held religious beliefs, privately, publicly, and in their businesses. We hope voters will use this guide to educate themselves on initiatives appearing on the ballot, as well as the powers that various elected officials have to protect and extend civil rights and civil liberties. This is why I ask for your faith and support as we endeavor in our pursuit of the greatest Colorado yet Pray for Pueblo, Pray for Colorado and may God continue his many blessings of our great nation! Their goal is to destroy the domestic energy industry. I will uphold the constitution. Religious organizations have the right to decide who can/cannot get married, without the government involved. Stay updated by entering your information. I will support making Colorado a leader in advanced nuclear power to provide a permanent solution to the energy problem, and allow fossil fuels to be used for better purposes than burning them to make power. Should Colorado law allow families to utilize their own 529 savings account funds for their childrens K-12 education (this has been permitted by the IRS since 2018 but states must opt-in)? He was also serving as the Vicar General for the Diocese of Grand Island. And Colorado should reduce regulations and excessive fees hindering the development of energy options including natural gas, wind, solar and other innovative ideas. He knew Jesus as his lord and savior. Radical members of our communities are looking to corrupt our most vulnerable. Marriage is a religious ceremony between a man and a woman. And unlike other organizations that provide election materials, we train teams to produce and promote their own local Voter Guides. The ACLU of Colorado is a non-partisan organization, and we do not endorse any candidate or political party. Bureaucrats and politicians have no vested interest in health outcomes. From 2007-2014, Father Rodriguez served as vice-rector of St. John Vianney Theological Seminary in Denver. No $1 bails or other get of jail free cards. Preventing crime is a near impossibility. Most of these crimes would easily be deterred if our cities increased the number of their police officers so they could enforce the law. To support this right, our immigration laws need serious reform to guarantee basic human needs are met, productive work at proper compensation is available to anyone willing to do the work, and a clear and simple pathway to citizenship. Those rights have priority. Modern medicine was built on the Hippocratic oath, which has the first principle of do no harm directly links the dangers of both feticide and euthanasiaNor shall any mans entreaty prevail upon me to administer poison to anyone; neither will I counsel any man to do so. Government should not be in the middle of the doctor-patient relationship. As much as I would like to leave the personal lives of individual citizens to themselves, it has become evident that many groups cannot refrain from forcing their sediments on other and there for a persons freedom to choose must be protected. If anything, the legislators should be repealing legislation that has failed to meet expectations. Here in Colorado, we can see the threats we face more clearly than ever. Why should Colorado Law provide incentives to murder children? Rehabilitation of criminals should always be a goal. Government can only ensure provision for basic human needs if those resources are first coerced from another, which is theft regardless of intentions. Love who you love, beyond recognition the Government should not be involved in Marriage. This is a better role for charity, with taxes reduced accordingly, which will foster economic growth and create jobs. I am a liberty-minded Christian who believes there is far too much government intrusion into our lives and especially in regard to our faith lives. Under current law, Legal immigrants are required to show that they can support themselves before they enter the United States. Should the Reproductive Health Equity Act (RHEA), which allows for elective abortion during all 40-weeks of pregnancy, be overturned? I will make voting decisions generally based on conservative values that will promote opportunities for underprivileged and average middle class people to create better lives for themselves and society. Please check back frequently for periodicupdates as they become readily available. immigrants who are illegal may need help with human needs, but they should be deported and encouraged to follow legal channels to immigration. Think, speak, work, and act also covers a wide range of possible experiences and activities. On March 18, 2002, he became Bishop of Fargo, and from 2005 to 2006 he also acted as Apostolic Administrator for the Diocese of Sioux Falls. I honor Him in all that I do. I FULLY AGREE that work should be encouraged and would draft legislation requiring the searching and attaining of a full-time job. He attended Catholic schools in Miles City, graduating from Sacred Heart High School in 1969. Education reform and funding is on my target list to tackle in my first term when elected. Upon Bishop Vanns installation as Bishop of Orange, then Monsignor Berg was elected diocesan administrator in December 2012 by the College of Consultors for the Diocese. My Faith Votes | COLORADO ( Pick a Different State) Pledge. Almost the whole city voted in people who share my values. I plan to pitch an artificial uterus: https://youtu.be/3bP64x6ivkI. As a libertarian, I believe that ALL investment in our energy sector should be private investments, thoughtfully incentivized. Go deeper: What to know in Colorado: Answers to common voting questions Shouldnt marriage be done at the local level and in churches if they are religious? Colorado Voter Guides and Resources Voting Deadlines Please check back for next year's dates! More importantly, the separation of Church and State is not a Biblical concept. I want criminals to be in jail whether they are drug addicts or not. October 18, 2022 This year, three amendments are being considered for ratification to the Colorado Constitution. One of my political guidelines is the principal of subsidiarity. He asked Whom should I send? I, answered, Send me. I will wholeheartedly represent the people of House District 62 and, respect them. I will sponsor and join into lawmaking that helps us to move into policymaking that reflects the values of Coloradans who want our state to prosper and be in good health. After applying as a seminarian for his home diocese of Grand Island, Bishop Golka enjoyed seminary formation at the St. Paul Seminary, School of Divinity, of the University of St. Thomas in St. Paul, MN, where he received both a Masters of Divinity degree and a Masters of Arts degree in Sacramental Theology. to observe truth-in-advertising and libel laws. He has served the diocese in various capacities including Director of Ongoing Formation of Clergy, Chair of the Personnel Board, member of the Diocesan Finance Council, the Presbyteral Council, and as a member of the Diocesan College of Consultors. VOTING YOUR VALUES A GUIDE FOR CHRISTIAN VOTERS When Christians vote en masse, biblical citizenship is . The Ballot Information Booklet (a.k.a. Both go hand-in-hand. Want a Voter Guide for YOUR County? Big fan of encouragement of work aspect though. Peters went even further than just offering up full-time crazy talk. While I am non-religious myself, Ive found that I share significant overlap in humanist values with people of several faith traditions: welcoming the stranger, supporting the poor, and sharing resources equitably to make our society more just. After his ordination, Bishop-designate Berg served as parochial vicar of St. Michael Catholic Church in Bedford, Texas from 1999 to 2001. Agree, but NOT in the manner in which this radical state legislature went about doing it. Colorado should help the poor and the needy, but all immigrants should obey the laws of the land. As your legislator I will support incarcerated people who want real help in rehabilitating themselves, and I will support private organizations and charities who work with people that want to re-enter society. She actually walked the walk, right into a secure server room back in 2020. Read the guidelines here: Five Non-Negotiable Moral Pillars of a Biblical Voter listed in our published work Biblical Voter Booklet, A Step-by-Step Guide to Biblical Voting pages 16 -17 www.BiblicalVoter.com. There is a reason that this amendment is first. I am pro-life, pro-family, and pro-freedom! If illegal immigrant, your basic needs should be met then you should be sent back to the country in which you came. My Democrat competitor is the face of abortion in this state and arguably in this country. I have served my country in combat and have seen the evil that tyrannical and Godless governments have imposed on their people. Im confused. Marriage should be determined by the church. I spent 22 years in the US Army dedicated to protecting those rights from foreign foes. Mail ballots will be sent to all registered Colorado voters beginning Oct. 8, and can be returned through the mail or via ballot drop boxes. These policy decisions are crushing our quality of life and literally killing our kids. The issues of the day change. It is not the responsibility of the government to set moral boundaries. I will fight for your rights equally with everyone else. There should always be options for patients to receive the care they believe is right for themselves, regardless of their insurance carrier or whos in-network. The government should protect rights and liberties not suppress them. This would encourage the formation of alternate educational enterprises which could encourage revitalization of housing areas currently avoided due to inadequate schools, and reduce commuting distances to work. Religious evangelism would be limited by the same laws. The state must work towards a win-win-win solution that takes all sides into account. Same-sex marriage has been embedded in society with divorces, inheritances, lawsuits, common law marriages all based on same-sex marriage, and it would be incredibly difficult to undo that, and incredibly unfair to say no same-sex marriage after this date. He was awarded a Doctorate in Sacred Theology by the Gregorian in Rome in 1994. Church Voter Guides, based in Colorado Springs, has produced these Voter Guides for the Federal, States, and El Paso County Primary Elections in Colorado, to provide information about each candidate and help inform the electorate. I support all legal immigrantion and pathways to citizenship. This is another area where minimum wage laws prevent those trying to return with the ability to access the first rung of the ladder to success. We need God fearing legislatures creating and defending legislation that upholds our values. The welfare system punishes the very people it is to help by regulations that stops any self-improvement. I think everyone can agree that late term abortions should only be allowed if the life of the mother is in question. Thats where you come in! Midterm voter guide: Colorado Propositions - The Rocky Mountain Collegian November's ballot includes eight propositions, where voters will either select yes/for or no/against. Lately, Ive realized I cant sit back and watch anymore. He was ordained to the priesthood in Denver, Colorado, on June 5, 1976, and served in parish ministry for 11 years. The Corado General Assembly significantly overreached with such a heinous and barbaric policy. Those of us who lead our lives according to our faith, need to step into the realm of public policy to ensure our rights are protected. I do believe in the first amendment and the freedom of religion. Colorado, is less safe, less affordable, and undereducated. This is not the job of the government. Jesus is Lord of all: that includes government and, even politics! In Merida he attended a primary school run by the Maryknoll Sisters, and then secondary and preparatory schools run by the Marist Brothers. These guides cover the expected social issues like abortion, marriage, and gay rights. Focus on the Family (FOTF, or FotF) is a 501 (c) (3) nonprofit organization with an evangelical focus. We cannot and should not put the safety of law-abiding citizens at risk. If the current administration would allow our oil and gas production, we would not have an energy crisis. As far as encouraging work, I cant imagine any facet of American society not doing just that. God, Bless you all for what you do to help. Correction: Due to an editor's error, one of the key dates was wrong. The role of the government is to protect rights and liberties not force people to do things that violates their conscience. I am greatly concerned about the dangers faced by illegal immigrants who travel the thousands of miles from their homes to come to an uncertain future in America. The Colorado General Assembly referred a handful of measures to Colorado voters and asked them to decide the outcome. Blindly applying a rule book to cases always results in health care failures. Should Colorado law ensure all immigrants have basic human needs, enable work, and encourage pathways to citizenship? Feticide is a violation of Human Rights, not something to pursue as a growth industry. If we allow this to become law, then all of our freedoms will be gone forever. No. Right now, the environment is our greatest challenge. [1] Colorado voters can register to vote through Election Day. Free people need a moral compass only derived from a foundation in a faith. I believe that free enterprise is the best solution for developing innovations. I am for protecting our environment from the drilling site to the gas pumps, to our homes for lights, heat and air-conditioning and to the many businesses and manufactures in our State of Colorado with the lowest possible price. Bishop Rodriguez was born March 22, 1955, in Merida, Mexico, located in the state of Yucatan. This is not the business of the state, this is an individual choice. The bureaucracy of the PUC is out of control. Adult restrictions need to be done by the adult in prayer with God if they are tempted. Bishop-designate Berg entered Assumption Seminary in San Antonio in 1993 where he received a Master of Divinity degree from Oblate School of Theology in 1999. He graduated from Grand Island Central Catholic High School in 1985. These individual rights are protected by the 1st Amendment. Hierarchy of Values to Guide Voting as a Catholic: 1. I believe that all the gimmicky policies insurers issue should be heavily scrutinized by the state insurance commissioner to either allow or deny the sale of a policy offering. When we arent engaged, we leave the law and policy making to others who dont make the same faith-based decisions we would. Prop. We can look work towards incorporating alternatives but we must also continue to use oil, gas, and coal. www.nrlvictoryfund.org. The truly needy, those who face serious challenges, need our help, but using the power of the government to make this happen does not put the needy in a better position; few rise from poverty because of welfare. I used to be a teacher, so I knew how important it is to elect the right school board. I believe it is the right of the pregnant person, in consultation with their health provider, to make any decisions about carrying to term or ending their pregnancy. We should stick to that. He has served as a Parochial Vicar and Pastor in various parishes. 2. pornography is exploitive, damaging and addictive (enslaving); it is also associated with abuse, extortion and human trafficking, undermining the Rights of all participants. The vast majority of our safety net is and must be charity, not welfare. Your ballot will also include all appellate judges standing for retention. I will be a staunch defender of religious freedom and also advocate for the value of LIFE. By COLORADO POLITICS STAFF. Information offered by organizations on their websites does not necessarily reflect the views of Biblical Voter and should not be used as a substitute for your own research. A more human-centered and evidence-based approach will serve us better, promoting both public safety and the protection of offenders and suspects right to due process. Family Research Council February 28, 2023 Andrew Bailey, Jennifer Bauwens, Lisa McClain, Jim Roguski Broadcast Archive . 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