I’ve never really spiritualized my participation in elections. It’s one of those things I do because it’s one of those things I do — like driving on the left side of the road. (Not that driving isn’t a spiritual issue — nor chewing 30 times before I swallow.)

No, Jesus and the disciples didn’t vote in elections, but they didn’t have the opportunity (or responsibility) to do so. He did go to Bethlehem for the census though, sort of — well, he didn’t seem to protest.

No, there’s no perfect candidate or party to elect either, but unless we think what we have is perfect as it is, we can take steps to improve it, even if it doesn’t become perfect after one election.

No, it isn’t a no-brainer to decide on the candidate (or party, if you vote along party lines) to vote for. But it doesn’t take too much time to figure out the lesser of many weasels.

Maybe someone should ask Renny Mackie what to do.