PDF Format – 1999 Voters Guide

Side Bars – Who We Are – The Name – Christian, not Conservative – A 19th Century Christian Theologian’s Comments on Secular Conservatism – Crime and Restitution – Juries: Past and Present – The Notorious Ox and Safety – Self-Incrimination and the Bible – Judges versus Computers – Open Pits and Paying Your Own Way

Ballot Recommendations Summary Measure 68 Measure 69 Measure 70 Measure 71 Measure 72 Measure 73 Measure 74 Measure 75 Measure 76

The Voters Guide is a Guide
According to the Westminster Confession of Faith, the Bible is “the only rule of faith and obedience.” We have tried in this Guide to bring Scriptural truths to bear on the nine ballot measures we must vote on in Oregon this year. But good men can and do disagree, particularly when it comes to what can be very complex public policy issues. Please use this guide as a guide, not as a rulebook. Think about the issues carefully and prayerfully, then vote on the issues you are confident of, and don’t feel compelled to vote if you are uncertain.

Acknowledgements
The 1999 Biblical Ballot Measure Voters Guide was written by our Executive Director, Dennis R. Tuuri. Dennis pastors at Reformation Covenant Church, which meets in Oregon City. He can be reached at (503) 263-8337 or via email at elderdt@aol.com. Dennis is currently preaching through the Law of the Covenant found in Exodus 21-23. The research for some of this Voters Guide was originally done for these sermons, which are available in audiocassette format.

Dennis received very helpful comments on several of the measures from John Eidsmoe. John is a Christian constitutional attorney of national stature, and a man of incredible accomplishments. John is also one of the most gracious Christian gentlemen and statesmen we have had the privilege to work with. Steve Samson, History Professor at Liberty University in Lynchburg, Virginia, and adjunct professor at Christ’s College, also in Virginia, also contributed to the Voters Guide. Steve is a veritable walking Christian encyclopedia of history, whose assistance and friendship over the years has been of tremendous encouragement and help to our organization.

This voters' guide produced by Parents Education Association, PAC.