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Welcome to the November edition of Evoke, the World Vision e-newsletter that provides insights and action points on faith, poverty and justice.
In this election edition Tim Costello considers the importance of the 'Faith vote' and offers reflections on election issues. In a supplementary article we present eight biblical principles to help you consider your vote.
Also in this edition Steve Chalke looks at the horrors of human trafficking and the disturbing connection between chocolate and trafficked labour.
We also share two stories of churches connecting socially with their local communities through the 40 Hour Famine and KIDS HOPE AUS.
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How should we vote?
On the 24th of November Australians will vote in the Federal election. Is there a greater mandate than personal gain? What biblical considerations should shape our vote?
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Faith in politics
By Tim Costello, CEO World Vision Australia
Both the Prime Minister, John Howard, and opposition leader, Kevin Rudd, have spoken about their own faith. How can personal faith be realised in party politics? How are issues like global poverty, justice, trade and environmental change faith issues?
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The sinister story behind chocolate
By Steve Chalke, co-founder of Stop the Traffik
Chocolate is a tasty indulgence enjoyed by a legion of devoted supporters. However, the dark and disturbing side to chocolate may surprise many. The link between the cocoa trade and forced child labour highlights the modern day scourge of human trafficking.
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40 Hour Famine: Affluence to influence
The 40 Hour Famine video clip title "Teenage Affluenza is Spreading Fast" captured widespread attention challenging the culture of materialism evident in our society. Now it appears that some of that affluence has been turned into influence.
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