I have long stated my opposition to the persecution of Christians and the marginalisation of Christianity in the United Kingdom, which seems to have been a deliberate policy of the current government. Certainly, they have done nothing to oppose it and much to encourage it, as the stories which regularly appear in the Media prove beyond doubt.
Of course, part of the problem lies with this nation belonging to the European union, an organisation which was created to ensure that both failed and retired politicians would have an opportunity to remain on the gravy train. Neil Kinnock is a prime example, but there are many more from all the member countries.
The EU is determined to create a united Europe under one government --- theirs --- and this means that all other government will ultimately have to go. National governments will eventually have no more power than local councils, but the EU will keep political leaders on their side by the promise of great wealth in exchange for power.
Not only this nation but also most of Europe was built on the foundation stone of Christianity, yet it is this very foundation that is being eroded at an alarming rate. One of the greatest tools that the EU uses is the massive immigration of Muslims into Europe, and in particular the platform afforded to Islamic extremists who are fanatical in their determination to impose Islam on Europe. The UK Government is at the forefront of this onslaught, not only allowing Islamic Fundamentalists to settle here but even paying them handsomely via the Welfare Benefits system, payment which enables them to freely peddle their hate-filled diatribe invariably under police protection. Without this protection they would be subjected to Christians handing out Gospel tracts proclaiming the love of Jesus, something these peddlers of hate are violently opposed to.
It is important for all true Christians --- those who actively seek to fulfil the commands of Jesus Christ, and who seek to serve only God in all that they do --- mobilise against the constant persecution which is now an everyday part of UK life. This does not mean mobilising against Muslims or those of any other faith, for we are to be tolerant towards all people, but it does mean that we need to recognise that this is part of a Holy War where the forces of evil will dominate unless Christians oppose them. So refuse to accept the enactment of laws which marginalise Christianity under the guise of 'equality' or 'multi-faith', and instead lobby your MP's and the government in general to support and strengthen the Christian foundation of this nation.
I had been invited to the Christian Broadcasting Council's symposium which was held in the House of Lords yesterday, but was unfortunately unable to attend. However, I thank a fellow CBC member for the following report.
Former Archbishop of Canterbury warns of ‘strident campaign’ to marginalise Christianity
The former Archbishop of Canterbury, Lord Carey, has warned that Christianity is being sidelined in the UK as never before. He called on Christians to return to the public squares of Britain to speak up and defend their faith.
Lord Carey was speaking at a symposium on Christian persecution in the House of Lords. He said: 'Christianity, which has given so much to our country, is now being sidelined as never before as though it is a stranger to our nation.
Fearing the abandonment of Britain’s Christian heritage, he continued: 'We have reached a point where politicians are mocked for merely expressing their faith. I cannot imagine any politician expressing concern that Britain should remain a Christian country. That reticence is a scandal and a disgrace to our history.'
The former Archbishop of Canterbury issued a call for Christians to become more assertive about their faith and heritage: 'If we behave like doormats, don't be surprised if we are treated as though we are. It is time to return to the public square.'
Dr Carey was speaking at a symposium held by the Christian Broadcasting Council in the House of Lords. Examples were given of Christians who had been sacked or suspended from work in the UK for speaking about their faith.
Olive Jones, a teacher who lost her job for asking permission to pray for a sick pupil, told the meeting: '20 years of teaching dismissed for sharing the goodness of God in this Christian nation. I felt I had been treated as a criminal.'
Caroline Petrie, a nurse, was suspended for offering to pray for a patient. She said: 'I was told if I continued what I was doing I would be struck off the nurses' register.' She was later reinstated after seeking legal assistance.
And sex therapist Gary McFarlane lost his job with Relate after being asked what he would do if he were required to give sex therapy to a gay couple. 'I said I couldn't do that, and I was dismissed for gross misconduct.'
The meeting heard that some 250 million Christians around the world suffered persecution, and more had been martyred for their faith in the last century than at any other time.
While Lord Carey said there could be no direct comparison between the pressure being put on Christians in the UK and the violent persecution of many believers abroad, he identified a 'strident and bullying campaign' to marginalise Christianity in the UK being waged by atheists, in the name of political correctness.
‘This bullying campaign seeks to ban faith schools, despite evidence that faith schools perform better than many others. It is clear that we must stand up against this marginalising of faith. We must constantly remind society of its Christian roots and heritage.’
Dr Carey added: ‘I want to thank the Christian Broadcasting Council for the way it promotes such fearless Christian work in this country.’
CBC chairman Olave Snelling said: ‘We in the media have the duty of telling the stories of those suffering persecution for their faith, overseas, and now, it seems, in Great Britain also - where pressure is building against Christians in what was once a Christian land.’
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