Category Archives: Government
More on fostering, rights, etc.
A couple more quick thoughts on the ruling in Mr and Mrs Johns’ case. 1. We should note that, according to this ruling, teaching someone that their behaviour is wrong can constitute discrimination. 2. We would be stupid if we … Continue reading
Modernism & Postmodernism
A little while ago I highlighted Doug Wilson’s ongoing series of blog posts on Mere Christendom. Here’s a little snippet I like from the latest entry: What we call Enlightenment modernity was just the period when our public authorities fell … Continue reading
Mere Christendom
I’m pro Christendom. So I’m really enjoying Pastor Doug Wilson blogging on ‘Mere Christendom.’ If that’s something that interests you, you can see the whole series here.
What should evangelicals do about abortion?
One of the stories in the news the last week or so has been the Marie Stopes advert shown on channel 4 for the first time on Monday night. CCFON and the Christian Institute have called for the advert not … Continue reading
Re-post: Priorities for after the Election
I started blogging about the election with these thoughts below (now slightly edited/ altered) and the campaign hasn’t changed my mind about any of it. As I set this up ready to post on the morning of the 7th it … Continue reading
Prayer for those who rule over us…
[On the basis of 1 Timothy 2:1-6] 1. …is urgent First of all, then, I urge that supplications, prayers, intercessions, and thanksgivings be made for all people, for kings and all who are in high positions… 2. …should plead, intercede, … Continue reading
… a feeding-trough for parasitic bureaucracies
I’ve really enjoyed reading this article by Philip Vander Elst. I can’t say I agreed with every line, but his basic thrust is absolutely sound. Quotes are below, but go read the whole thing if you’ve got the time. … … Continue reading
Governments and Voting
So, how should all this affect how we vote? Well, we quite clearly are miles away from a government that comes close to Romans 13 in many ways, never mind the even more desirable state of affairs in which our … Continue reading
What we can learn from Mrs Duffy…
Yes, it is a bit rich if journalists and (let’s face it) most of the rest of us start acting like Gordon Brown is the chief of sinners because of what is quickly being called ‘bigotgate.‘ But, he isn’t running … Continue reading
Taxation
One thing that is not (and I suspect, will not be) a feature of this election campaign is some sort of debate between rival ideologies of the State or of society (if you’re interested in what I think scripture has … Continue reading
Pro Christendom [update]
You may have got the feeling from somewhere that I am in favour of what could be called ‘Christendom.’ I have to admit it, yes, it’s true. Despite the fact that this is, in some people’s eyes, a little bit … Continue reading
God’s servant
High time I rolled out some thoughts on governments/ the State in general. Got to be brief, but here’s some thoughts that come from Romans 13. I’ve organised it under the themes of authority, purpose and character. 1. The authority … Continue reading
The real force for social and political revolution in the world is the Church of Jesus Christ…
So says Paul Blackham here.
Politics links
Here are some websites well worth looking at in deciding how to vote this May. [I’m listing these as containing useful information and provocative thought, so an appearance in this list must in no way be seen as approval of … Continue reading
21 things every Christian citizen should know
Doug Wilson on Romans 13 here. Or as a quick (six-minute) summary on video:
