1. Why doesn't ACL campaign on every issue that a Christian should be active about?
Due to resource limitations, not every issue that ACL could legitimately follow up will be actioned. At this stage of growth in the organisation the effort is being directed into activating the churches and other Christian constituents and forming relationships with parliamentarians at the Federal and State levels. Major issues that are clearly anti-biblical will be actioned. Other issues actioned will naturally increase as more supporters with gifts in different areas such as politics, economics, law, psychology, ethics and sociology can assess the biblical position of issues and work with the ACL.
If you have qualifications in a particular area that would be of relevance to the ACL and would like to assist us please contact the National Office by e-mail or telephone us on (02) 6259 0431.
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2. What do I do if I disagree with a position that ACL takes on an issue?
Christians or those partial to Christian values provide the support base for the organisation. Although not everyone will not agree on all issues it is expected that ACL supporters share the common belief that Jesus is their Lord and Saviour. This does have implications, such that our source of truth and the justification for a position on a single issue will be based on the character of God and by critical analysis in relation to natural and special revelation (the Bible). Christians should stand together on major issues, but occasionally supporters may not fully agree with the ACL Board's decisions. To maintain Christian political influence it is important to encourage the support of ACL on those issues, to take a mature approach and understand that agreement may not be unanimous on all issues.
If you disagree with an ACL position you may wish to talk with the relevant ACL State Office and discuss your concerns.
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3. Is my political affiliation with a party a conflict of interest when working for the ACL?
The ACL encourages supporters to join a political party and to help support the Christian value in that forum.
Within ACL, people holding the senior positions of Executive Chairman, State Director, Branch President, Young ACL President or National Board members are restricted from holding political party membership. These positions require objectivity, sensitivity and must be seen to be neutral regarding political affiliation. All other positions do not require such this standard of neutrality
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4. Am I allowed to speak publicly for the ACL?
Only those duly authorised and approved by the Executive Chairman or by delegation from the Executive Chairman can make public comments on behalf of the ACL. This does not in any way inhibit a supporter from voicing their concern as a private citizen in regard to writing letters and e-mails to Parliamentarians and so forth.
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5. Why does ACL not use typical Christian language and phrases in correspondence?
It is important that the ACL lobby Government effectively. Therefore, it is important that in discussing issues with politicians and the media that our audience clearly understand our position. It is important that we explain our position without using terms and phrases that are only understood in the church. For this reason we encourage all our supporters to practice defending positions on various issues without using direct references to the Bible, even though this is where we derive our position.
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