tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9901815.post2685797037726708767..comments2023-06-04T14:47:02.324+01:00Comments on a sideways glance: More salvoes in the election campaignsimonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13470335172330595542noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9901815.post-59289203216926287252010-02-16T16:26:10.042+00:002010-02-16T16:26:10.042+00:00Here's an interesting article, and video about...Here's an interesting article, and video about the imact of Christians on the Tory party.<br /><br />http://www.ft.com/cms/s/2/12400596-16ac-11df-aa09-00144feab49a.htmlJudehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04914935487914235785noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9901815.post-11100240854127683872010-02-11T12:31:09.325+00:002010-02-11T12:31:09.325+00:00well said, Jude. I agree that we need to look at t...well said, Jude. I agree that we need to look at the big picture stuff, the principles that underpin our actions.<br /><br />I'd agree that loving God and neighbour are key. <br /><br />When we vote, i guess we're asking where we see those principles, those values most clearly reflected and we put our cross there.<br /><br />This should lead to us getting more engaged with the parties that get our votes so that the values we think matter are amplified within them. <br /><br />That's the great strength of democracy, i guess.simonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13470335172330595542noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9901815.post-21718556156235839672010-02-10T13:48:57.455+00:002010-02-10T13:48:57.455+00:00Democracy is a dreadful way to run a country but t...Democracy is a dreadful way to run a country but there isn't a better one so we have to engage in it even if we will never find a policital party that fits all our requirements. This means I have to find a best fit to the main themes of what Jesus says. He prioritised "Love your neighbour as yourself" and defined "neighbour" very broadly. That's why I am a socialist. Yes, the Bible prescribes on various other things but I don't think they are things that are higher up God's agenda than loving him and loving our neighbour. Simples :)Judehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04914935487914235785noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9901815.post-21891666310687843712010-02-06T17:02:03.063+00:002010-02-06T17:02:03.063+00:00thanks for the correction, Andy. I guess I ought t...thanks for the correction, Andy. I guess I ought to read itsimonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13470335172330595542noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9901815.post-62390338076438358892010-02-06T16:55:02.760+00:002010-02-06T16:55:02.760+00:00The book God and Government has been out ages ... ...The book God and Government has been out ages ... most be book launch especially at synod to get some extra sales!Andy Goodliffhttp://andygoodliff.typepad.comnoreply@blogger.com