Christian Votes Count
There are so many things that I haven’t posted about recently (because it all seems a little depressing) and one of them is the upcoming elections. I know that this will not be popular but I feel so politically apathetic and have done for so many years. I’m not sure how involved and concerned with politics Christians should be.
I know I am out of sync with most Christians with this apathetic political view, I am just really disillusioned with it all. I see so much time spent by the Bishops commenting on politics and urging us not to vote for the BNP etc (who seem to be the only party who take the threat of fundamentalist Islam in this country seriously – how’s that for controversial), it reminds of the USA where the pulpit is used to express political views and where has it got them?
Having said all that I received an email this morning from our friends at Christian Concern for Our Nation and with the great work that they do on our behalf wanted to post this for them:-
For there is no authority except from God, and those that exist have been instituted by God.
Romans 13:1 (ESV)
With the European and local elections now less than 24 hours away it is crucial that all of us cast our vote wisely. CCFON urges all our supporters to seek the Lord about where to place our vote and to exercise biblical wisdom in our choice of party.
In times gone by a vote for one of the major parties was unexceptional for Christians. However the anti-discrimination legislation brought in by this Government and broadly supported by the other parties has had the effect of marginalising Christians and creating a climate where Christianity is being relegated to a minority faith. Under this Government every safeguard against the promotion of the practice of homosexuality to our children and more generally in society has been removed with the result that it is now Christians who face discrimination for defending the Biblical view on this subject. However more seriously the seeds for the complete breakdown of family life and sexual restraint have been sown with devastating consequences for future generations.
All the political parties appear to court the support of homosexuals with Mr Cameron now intending to participate in the Gay Pride March at the end of this month. He will be the first Conservative leader to do so.
Furthermore none of the political parties are willing to take a robust stand against extreme elements of Islam that seek to impose sharia law on society and so seriously infringe on the rights of women and those who wish to change their faith. While there is talk about the need for change none of the political parties are willing to embrace the root cause of our problem which is the rejection of our biblical heritage. Our leaders have forgotten that while righteousness exalts a nation, sin is a reproach to any people (Prov 14:34).
The European Union is increasing its control over nation states and its heart is secular and contrary to the Biblical heritage of this land. It is therefore important to be aware of the European policies of each party and their long term effect on this nation. There is an increasing number of measures that directly impact on our Christian heritage which emanate from Brussels.
In particular we urge you to consider voting for those who are standing on a platform of Christian values which is what this nation and the whole of Europe so desperately needs, for without a vision the people perish (Prov 29:18).
With the European and local elections now less than 24 hours away it is crucial that all of us cast our vote wisely. CCFON urges all our supporters to seek the Lord about where to place our vote and to exercise biblical wisdom in our choice of party.
Tags: Christian Life, Politics