Gordon Brown: 'Britain Still Christian' | 30th Nov 09

The Prime Minister claimed that Britain’s values are still based on traditional religious teachings, and said it would be wrong if the devout were forced to keep their beliefs private. His comments, made in an interview with Premier Christian Radio, come amid growing concern that public sector employees are being punished for acting according to their faith. He added that faith has an important role to play in the public square, and that we need to be clear about what kind of society we want to be. “So I think the idea that you can say: What I do in my own life is privatized and I’m not going to try to suggest that these are values that can bind your society together, would be wrong,” Brown added.

Source: Prayer Alert

BIBLE STUDY: Proverbs 1:20

PRAY: That Parliament may continue to uphold the right of Christians to proclaim their faith.

Gordon Brown: 'Britain Still Christian' | 30th Oct 09

The Prime Minister claimed that Britain’s values are still based on traditional religious teachings, and said it would be wrong if the devout were forced to keep their beliefs private. His comments, made in an interview with Premier Christian Radio, come amid growing concern that public sector employees are being punished for acting according to their faith. He added that faith has an important role to play in the public square, and that we need to be clear about what kind of society we want to be. “So I think the idea that you can say: What I do in my own life is privatized and I’m not going to try to suggest that these are values that can bind your society together, would be wrong,” Brown added.

Source: Prayer Alert

BIBLE STUDY: Proverbs 1:20

PRAY: That Parliament may continue to uphold the right of Christians to proclaim their faith.

"Lost generation" as young people hit hard by unemployment, MP's unguarded comments fuel suspicion of MPs, and Brown's support for people of faith

Weekly News Review from a Christian Viewpoint.  Patrick Woodward talks to Russ Bravo, (pictured) editor of Inspire Magazine, about the latest news from a Christian standpoint.

Today, fears of a “lost generation”, as the unemployment figures show young people hardest hit;  Alan Duncan MP stirs up suspicion of Parliament as he says he has to “live on rations”;  and PM Gordon Brown speaks to Christian radio station and supports the work of people of faith.

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Youth unemployment:

telegraph.co.uk  One in three young people out of work, unemployment statistics show

guardian.co.uk This lays bare the human crisis. What a terrible time to be young and jobless

timesonline.co.uk Case Study: Up to one million young people unemployed

Alan Duncan:

telegraph.co.uk  Alan Duncan: MPs are treated like ‘****’ and have to survive on rations

guardian.co.uk  MPs’ expenses: We’re forced to live on rations, says Alan Duncan

Gordon Brown talks to Christians:

premier.org.uk interview online

telegraph.co.uk Gordon Brown insists Britain is still Christian country