When there are stories in the Bible about people like Daniel and Joseph I don't understand how people can think that politics and faith don't mix. I guess part of it comes from the (false) idea that our faith is a private thing, something that is essentially only about me and God, about going to heaven when I die.
Sometimes as Christians we moan that we are being marginalised within a secular society. But part of the problem is that we have removed ourselves from local decision making bodies, so when decisions are being made there is no Christian voice or perspective. And then after decisions are taken we are heard to moan and complain and whinge.
But surely if we believe that our faith has something to do with being a part of the answer to the prayer '...your kingdom come, your will be done, on earth as it is in heaven...' then surely we should seek opportunities to get involved locally. Not just in terms of politics in the sense of becoming a local councillor or MP, but also by becoming a parent governor or joining the PTA at your child's school, being on the Student Union at college, becoming a union rep at work, being on the staff committee, being a Neighbourhood Watch co-ordinator... Which are the bodies that make local decisions? Get involved. Isn't part of the good news about the Kingdom of God the truth that things work better when we walk in line with God's ways. As we seek to bring God's values into situations then surely that will be better for everyone.
Showing posts with label Politics. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Politics. Show all posts
Wednesday, 30 March 2011
Tuesday, 22 April 2008
Have Your Say
One of the ways to wind me up - and some of you are coming to realise that there are actually a number of ways you can do that - is to tell me that Christians shouldn't be involved in politics. In the first century claiming 'Jesus is Lord' was a political statement because you were simultaneously stating that 'Caesar is not Lord'. And such a political statement could very easily get you executed.
On Thursday, 1 May, those of us who live in London have the chance to make our Christian voice heard as we vote for a Mayor and the 25 member Greater London Assembly.
But listening to the media you may not be aware that there are more people standing than Ken and Boris. In fact there are a number of candidates and parties who are standing. One of these parties is specifically Christian and looking to see gospel values implemented across our city.
Because of the system of proportional representation being used there is a very real chance that whilst Alan Craig may not be successful in his bid to become Mayor, he could well be elected to the 25 member Greater London Assembly.
So don’t stay at home—make your voice heard.
To find out more about the ballot papers you will receive, the different candidates and parties visit http://www.ibfchurch.org.uk/londonelections.htm
On Thursday, 1 May, those of us who live in London have the chance to make our Christian voice heard as we vote for a Mayor and the 25 member Greater London Assembly.
But listening to the media you may not be aware that there are more people standing than Ken and Boris. In fact there are a number of candidates and parties who are standing. One of these parties is specifically Christian and looking to see gospel values implemented across our city.
Because of the system of proportional representation being used there is a very real chance that whilst Alan Craig may not be successful in his bid to become Mayor, he could well be elected to the 25 member Greater London Assembly.
So don’t stay at home—make your voice heard.
To find out more about the ballot papers you will receive, the different candidates and parties visit http://www.ibfchurch.org.uk/londonelections.htm
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