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BlogHere are the thoughts and news of the people in our community. Leave a comment as you wish. If you want to join the blogging ask Mark.
Monday, April 25, 2005General Election I have to confess that politics aren't my strong point. Although I may not resort to calling Michael Howard a 'cuddly grandfather', I do not know the ins-and-outs of every parties manifestos. The build-up to the general election is a fascinating time. But how should Christinas be active politically? Steve Chalke boasts he works with all political parties, including housing the conservative social justice think-tank in the Oasis premeises and being invited over to the Prime Ministers house for dinner to discuss NHS issues. Others look to gain advantages in the Government for Christians, and look for the party that is most 'Christian' friendly. Others look for the party that most captures what they feel are the most Christian morals on such issues as abortion, marriage etc. Other looks broader to society as a whole and look for the party that will build healthy communities. Where would you fall? In a multicultural, pluralistic country, what kind of policies do we think are best, as Christians. The very nature of politics means this is not clean cut. One mans "Christian policy" is another mans "oppression", even within the church. I have been sent a number of lists of "Questions to ask your candidate" as a Christian. The trouble is they all clearly come from an agenda, it is not simply something that is "Christian". Anyway, succombing to pressure is is one of those: Christians urged to subvert party manifestos. Overall, I like the fact that they are trying to reframe what 'power' is, and calls Christians not to get worldly about it. Interesting? Posted by: Mark | 12:57 pm |
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