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THE BOOK of Proverbs tells us to “speak up for those who cannot speak for themselves, for the rights of all who are destitute. Speak up and judge fairly; defend the rights of the poor and needy.”
If that isn’t an invitation to apply one’s Christian faith to the political sphere, I don’t know what is!
When values and ideals are expressed through action in wider society – as happens through the political process, they shape our community and the world in which we live – ask William Wilberforce.
The equality of all human beings is a Christian idea which led to democracy, international human rights and the abolition of slavery.
And wherever Christianity goes in the world the status of women improves dramatically in that culture. My involvement in politics is an expression of my Christian faith and is my contribution towards helping restore confidence in our political process.
I can be active in shaping society in ways that accord with the values Jesus taught throughout the gospels – compassion, respect for life, care for the disadvantaged and above all, love expressed through action.
Bob Day is a member of the Houghton Uniting Church in South Australia and is the Federal Chairman (and Senate candidate) for Family First in that State
