By classifying the whole public sector pay discussion as “either protecting jobs or giving pay rises” Ed Milliband fails to give a context to this debate or sense of justice to the overall question of economic wealth in the country at the moment … and he is the leader of the ‘labour’ party. Expect coming public discontent and more right-wing crack-down on the ‘yobs’ who end-up protesting on the streets. Will be praying and reading the bible this week for a Godly perspective on all this.
Who is representing and advocating for the needs and interests of the masses, and pushing for a fair distribution of wealth and power?
When I read the labour party making comments like this, I see growing political disenfranchisement, and am concerned by seeds sown which will lead to injustice, fear, and public disorder.
It’s too easy to take sides with power and say there is no option because all the money has gone - but it’s never that simple, and that approach seems to lack the righteousness and justice that the church are called to seek and serve as followers of Jesus. The system seems to be rotten.
Read this to see how those with the multi-millions can negotiate the tricky tax brackets that the majority of the population fall into: http://www.guardian.co.uk/politics/2009/dec/01/mystery-tony-blair-finances
polarised wealth in society - a cabinet of millionaires … http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/election/article-1280554/The-coalition-millionaires-23-29-member-new-cabinet-worth-1m—Lib-Dems-just-wealthy-Tories.html
a ‘labour party’ advocating a 2 year freeze of pay … http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-16562966
This 2007 Rowntree report needs revisiting … http://www.jrf.org.uk/publications/poverty-and-wealth-across-britain-1968-2005
We are a God-called movement to share the gospel, advocate for the poor, challenge injustice and demand righteousness in our laws and social and economic practice.
Do this, we are told in Isaiah, and the lights will turn on for both the church and the society. Currently it’s looking too dark - we must pray for courage to step out from the ‘safe’ place of hiding in the old structures of instituional power and let the church shine with the glory of God.
I’m not a fan of Joey Barton, but to clarify he asked a question and did not make a proposal - an interesting question to start a discussion
Under the duvet, watching Transformers with boys who are all up. Can someone please make me a cup of tea?
Touch, pause, engage. [pic] — http://t.co/W77LFtmZ
Interesting Indep. article - doesn’t Christianity deserve better worshippers http://www.independent.co.uk/opinion/commentators/yasmin-alibhai-brown/yasmin-alibhaibrown-christianity-deserves-better-worshippers-6281536.html
RT @nickygumbel: The point of Christmas is Jesus Christ. He is the centrepiece of our civilisation. The hinge of history is on the door …
Yes. Work done. We are going to the woods. COME ON. :-). Happy Christmas. [vid] — http://t.co/b6R0HeHB
Advert for ‘quickquid’ 1734% annual rate of interest. Should be illegal. People so emotionally vulnerable to stuff like that at this time of year.
RT @hallch: Everybody wants to be Pam and Mick when they are older don’t they?! #gavinandstaceyxmasspecial
“…a sovereign, stable and self-reliant Iraq, with a representative government elected by its people”.
President Obama
Wondering what lasting change the U.K. and U.S have made in Iraq after 62 died today due to bombing in Iraq?
working from home again, in calls from about 9 till 4. Looking forward to seeing Sherlock on Friday night with Matt Hunt. (at Weeke)
