General Election: How to Think Christianly (with Simon Calvert)

A surprise general election brings with it temptations to grumble and divide. How can we help our churches to think "Christianly" about the election as they come to vote? How can we keep unity even when our political opinions may differ?
On this episode of In:Dependence, Adrian Reynolds (FIEC Head of National Ministries) is joined by Simon Calver (The Christian Institute) to discuss the general election, biblical principles on voting, and how to disagree well with other Christians.
You can get the show notes and more resources for church leaders on the FIEC website: fiec.org.uk/resources/general....
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00:00 - Introduction
02:16 - Remembering Colin Hart
04:12 - Thanking God for the UK government
07:54 - The privilege of voting in an election
12:53 - Teaching biblical principles about voting
20:47 - Complexity in politics and policies
24:00 - Keeping unity through an election

[@helenbate9510]

Thank you, very helpful, God bless you

[@FIEC]

That's great to hear, thanks.

[@marciamcgrail5889]

Another useful, information rich conversation, thank you. Also relieved to know that I am not the only one who struggles with recalling Bible verses off the cuff. God bless all the work Christians in these organisations do to His glory.

[@FIEC]

You're welcome, thanks for watching and commenting. You're not alone!