‘Faith’ Archives
Why Nick Griffin keeps trying to associate himself with Christian issues, and why he should stop
Nick Griffin, leader of the British National Party (Getty Images via @daylife) In a not-unexpected court ruling yesterday, a judge ruled that a Christian Bed and Breakfast owner was in breach of the law in refusing to give the same treatment to a homosexual couple that she would have given to a heterosexual couple. Her case was backed by the [...]
Peace and Goodwill
Believing is not in fashion. I have, during the last ten years, sat in countless meetings where people have tried to hammer home their point that it doesn't matter what you believe, as long as you don't act on it. But, at the end of a decade of doubt, it turns out that we did want our politicians to act out of principle rather than greed, and that [...]
Reforms fall short
Sir Christopher Kelly's report offers a bare minimum of reforms but fails to address the fundamental issues with parliamentary funding — that the rich are still advantaged when it comes to being an MP, and the tax-payer hands over cash with poor value for money when it comes to what MPs actually achieve. Essentially — if you don't have time [...]
So, should Christians vote for Christian parties? Here’s why not…
Former vicar in Hyndburn MP bid -- Lancashire Evening Post Two Christian parties stood on the same ticket at the recent Euro elections, and now a former Vicar is planning to stand on a Christian ticket in Hyndburn, Lancashire. In these times of national distrust of politicians (more so even than usual), doesn't the existence of Christian parties [...]
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