CCFON: The ‘Big Society’ and the Church: PM must respect Church’s ethical values in ‘true’ partnership
Creative, enthusiastic Church involvement in The ‘Big Society’, as spoken of today by Premier David Cameron, will only take place if Government respects the Church’s unique character and moral basis, and resists the temptation to try to mould the Church into an ‘arm of the state’.
So says Christian Concern For Our Nation, commenting on the “potentially exciting opportunities for churches and other Christian groups to build on their existing work in serving society and building community.”
The Church is one of the biggest, if not the biggest, potential partners in building the ‘Big Society’ – especially where the elderly and children are concerned, and is already very active, with considerable expertise, experience, resources and good-will to offer. However, such vital resources will only be utilised to full potential if Government departments, both central and local, takes positive action to ensure that Church-based community groups can remain true to their distinctive Christian ethos as they participate.
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