OUR DUTY TO VOTE!
Virginia Catholic Conference voter resources:
"It is the duty of citizens to contribute along with the civil
authorities to the good of society in a spirit of truth, justice, solidarity, and
freedom. The love and service of one's country follows from the duty of
gratitude and belongs to the order of charity. Submission to legitimate
authorities and service of the common good require citizens to fulfill their
roles in the life of the political community." (Catechism of the Catholic Church 2239)
"Submission to authority and co-responsibility for the common good
make it morally obligatory to pay taxes, to exercise the right to vote, and
to defend one's country (Rom. 13:7) ….
. . . The Apostle exhorts us to offer prayers and thanksgiving for kings
and all who exercise authority, "that we may lead a quiet and peaceable
life, godly and respectful in every way." (1 Tim 2:2) (Catechism of the Catholic Church 2240)
