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 "The 21st century demands of us more than a desire
to help and good intentions. The Our V.O.T.E. manual takes the next bold
step in issue education, policy initiation and voter preparation.
The Our V.O.T.E. manual provides practical preparation for local congregations
to maximize their influence in their communities. It teaches, inspires and
motivates people to move from the sidelines to the center stage of activism.
Rev. Romal Tune provides a valuable resource tool to train another generation
of foot soldiers who will move beyond the walls of the sanctuary to become
a voice for the voiceless and an advocate for the marginalized."
Bishop Vashti Murphy McKenzie
13th District, African Methodist Episcopal Church
 "The Our V.O.T.E.
Training Manual by Reverend Romal J. Tune is an idea whose time has come.
I want to thank you for lifting liberation theology in the 21st Century.
Our Lord, Jesus Christ was a liberation gospel preacher. It is my belief
that the African American Church is called of God to participate in the work
of Social justice. The Our V.O.T.E. Training Manual provides the Church a
practical resource tool for equipping, aiding and encouraging the local church
to build a stronger faith community of voters. This manual is desperately
needed to enhance the prophetic voice of the church to aid in bringing about
a redemptive social change in America.
The "Right to Vote" in America is far too important for the
church to sit in the pews silently and not hear the cries of "the
least of these" for justice and equality. The church must be intentional
in its involvement in the political, social and economic areas of our
communities. Thank you for empowering us with this valuable information."
Dr. Carroll A. Baltimore, Sr., Second Vice President
Progressive National Baptist Convention, Inc.
 "Tragically, seasonal
social services have replaced the quest for social justice in many churches
where pushers of a "prosperity gospel" and a "lite" brand
of Christianity preach and practice a "me first" message. To be
sure, the poor are fed at Thanksgiving and Christmas, as middle class church
goers comfort their conscience; however the systemic circumstances that cause
and perpetuate poverty are not addressed. These churches may even visit prisons
periodically, but don’t prophetically confront the prison industrial
complex and the criminality of a racist criminal justice system that is anything
but "just." In the "Name of Jesus" they are politically
disengaged and contribute to the "disempowerment" of those they
minister to.
Romal Tune dares to have a prophetic consciousness and ministry in a prosperity
consumed age. This manual, Our V.O.T.E. encourages and informs us on how
to "Do justice, love mercy and walk humbly with our God," as
models are highlighted and their message is shared. Our Lord and Liberator,
Jesus, the Christ, refused to sit on the sidelines of civic and political
involvement and was sentenced to crucifixion by Rome as an insurrectionist
whose Kingdom was a threat to the Empire. He was anointed to minister to "the
poor...the captives...the downtrodden" while proclaiming economic
emancipation and justice. This was a calling to civic engagement that eventuated
in a political and economic revolution that was spiritually empowered.
Our V.O.T.E. picks up the mantle that has been passed on to us from heroes
and heroines like Jesus and Jeremiah Wright, Jr; Martin King and Medgar
Evers, Sojourner Truth and Rosa Parks, John Lewis and Jesse Jackson and
countless others whose spiritual anointing moved them to social activism.
May we heed the call and challenge from our God through the prophetic mission
and message of Romal Tune."
Rev. Frederick Douglas Haynes
Pastor, Friendship West Baptist Church, Dallas, Texas
To read more of the wonderful things people have to
say about the Our V.O.T.E. Training Manual, click here (PDF).
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