Last year Christian Concern took a look at the Government’s counter-extremism strategy, and identified a number of worrying implications for Christian freedom. They commented, ‘Although we need to recognise that the government is trying to address a serious problem, the strategy in its current form is not the best way to proceed. This is because the policy threatens the freedom of the innocent, and will not be as effective as it should be in tackling the real problem.’ Christian Concern has begun a campaign to raise more awareness that Christian freedoms are under threat if the strategy isn’t amended, saying, ‘The only way that the guidelines will be amended is if Christians speak out and make the Government aware of the problems.’ See also the article below, about Ofsted as a regulator of religion.
The effects on Christians of Government’s counter-extremism strategy
Written by David Fletcher 12 Feb 2016Additional Info
- Pray: for God to provide wisdom to politicians who know Him in the government, enabling them to prepare the way for necessary changes. (Ps.37:30)
- More: www.christianconcern.com/sites/default/files/docs/20151114_extremism_analysis_christian_concern.pdf