Today's Independent on Sunday has a completely over the top attack on Evangelical Christians. Apparently there is a dastardly plot afoot to take over the world, or at least the Palace of Westminster!The focus of the attack is the imaginative scheme that has been run by Care for many years to give young Christians a taste of political life by providing them the opportunity to work for an MP as an unpaid intern.
When I was in the European Parliament I never actually had a Care Intern, but two of my research assistants were former House of Commons Care interns and were excellent. One is now back at Westminster and was designated "Researcher of the Year".
It wasn't so long ago that many British Evangelicals turned their back on politics entirely. It would be a sad day for all if this scheme was to be subject to disruption and slander. I don't agree with several of Care's policies but I certainly respect their work for these young people. Expect more dirty tricks from the bio-technology industry, I saw them at work for myself.
If any young Christians think that God is calling them into politics, please don't hesitate to follow up the Care link. You'll be well looked after - and I'm not talking about money - and have the opportunity of learning about politics at first hand.
I hope the Church Times blog do not object to me reproducing this exclusive diagram of how Evangelicals are undermining the very fabric of our democratic Parliament:
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