A better story
We can very easy become frustrated with the Government; after scandals to broken promises, and claims of establishment cover-ups and the Westminster bubble, trust in our elected politicians is at an all-time low.
The Bible tells us that "the authorities that exist have been established by God" (Romans 13:1), and that His purpose for government is to promote good and restrain evil: good government is God's idea! When government is working well, we can see a society where injustice is challenged and where the powerless are protected.
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The Christian vocation is neither pious longing for heaven nor scheming to make Jesus king by exerting force over unwilling subjects. Instead, Christians should be ready to speak truth to power, being concerned with the righteous exercise of government, seeing it bent towards the arc of justice and fulfilling the service that God expects of governing authorities.
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'Dear MP' Topic Guide
Looking for a resource to give out at your church to help people understand how to interact with MPs?
This guide by CARE contains a mixture of theology, practical tips and case studies to equip you to engage in our political process.
To order hard copies of the Topic Guide, please contact us at mail@care.org.uk.
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