Time to ‘leave our echo chambers’ and listen to others, said the Archbishops of Canterbury and York. ‘Stand up for the truth and challenge falsehoods when we hear them’. They are urging voters to ‘honour the gift of truth’ as they engage in political debate in the run-up to the general election. Their letter calls people to engage responsibly on social media and uphold the Christian values of truth, humility and love. ‘People who hold different political views are not our enemies,’ they say. The message also calls on Christians to reject the ‘language of prejudice’, particularly at a time when several groups - especially in Jewish and Muslim communities - feel threatened. Pray that debates will unite rather than divide, and bring us together to trust our institutions, politicians and our politics. See also the next article, on Anti-Semitism, politics and prayer.
Archbishops' general election message
Written by David Fletcher 28 Nov 2019Additional Info
- Pray: for our political leaders facing challenges and personal sacrifices. May they have wisdom and guidance from our Heavenly Father, the source of all wisdom. (James 1:5)
- More: www.archbishopofyork.org/sites/aby/files/2019-11/20_11_19_Joint_Letter_from_Archbishops_General_Election_Message_0.pdf