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Thursday 12 January 2012

Does the walk of faith render one unfit to run for public office?

After hearing about a former mayor who was punished by his local council for refusing to take part in a Halloween event because of his faith on LBC; I had to find and read the newspaper report myself to make sure I heard right.  Was he found guilty of breaching a local council's code of conduct for members for not taking part in an event that was against his religious faith?  Or because he, a person in public office, offended a section of the public with his comments?

If it was the latter, I could understand; as it would seem that public office has not encompassed a 'shepherd' capacity, yet.

However, if the decision was a the consequence of a failed attempt to force Cllr Wilson to take part in an event that was contrary to his beliefs, then it is a sad day for the public.  The decision would also deter many moral and honest people [granted, not all 'christians' are moral and honest] from serving within public office.

Christians are commanded to 'contend [fight] for the faith' (Jude 1:3 KJV) and to 'come out of her, my people, that ye be not partakers of her sins' (Rev 18:4 KJV); which any studious person taking an historical approach to theology would identify refers to dogmatically refraining from non-christian practices.  The decision of the local council is also an equality breach, in the sense of Cllr Wilson's faith.

What was he supposed to do?  Disregard the creator on account of the creation (which is essentially disregarding his fear of God)? This is something that his faith requires.

Hmmm...

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