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Passionate article. Question. Do you think, with apparently 80% of S.A. identifying as Christian (a number I don't really believe, but anyway) and the ACDP having such a tiny vote, that Christians in SA really see them as a sort-of representative for their views?

The evident lack of electoral support among Christians speaks to their professed faith not informing their vote over other voting priorities - keeping X party out (strategic vote), rewarding Y party (historical vote), etc. Its not a rejection of ACDP, rather it's wrong priority.

Fair enough. Although, I might argue that it's the "wrong" priority. I've actually voted for you guys several times (but for strategic reasons, ironically. Also I liked your economic policies.) It may also be that a lot of churches are uncomfortable with a political-faith mix.

The non-alignment of churches with the ACDP, exists for a variety of reasons. Our reference is to individual Christian voters, in the ballot box, aligning their vote to their faith & Biblical foundations. The right to life of the unborn allows for every other right, for example.