In less than two years we will have a referendum on our place in Europe. There will be passionate arguments on both sides.
POverlaid Flagseople will say that we should not take the risk of leaving, others that it is less of a risk than staying. There will be talk of national sovereignty, of national confidence, of repatriation of laws, or being bound by European laws over which we have no control. The only certainty is that there will be much heat, probably slightly less light, but that it is a hugely important decision, with thoughtful and committed people, including Christians, on both sides.
But what about those in the UK for whom our membership, or withdrawal, from the Union, is not a major question, those for whom the needs and responsibilities of each day take precedence, and mention of political debates such as this leave them cold?
This new blog is a contribution to the debate. It is a joint initiative between the Church of England and the Church of Scotland…
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Archbishop Justin Welby–Learning to disagree well on Europe
In less than two years we will have a referendum on our place in Europe. There will be passionate arguments on both sides.
POverlaid Flagseople will say that we should not take the risk of leaving, others that it is less of a risk than staying. There will be talk of national sovereignty, of national confidence, of repatriation of laws, or being bound by European laws over which we have no control. The only certainty is that there will be much heat, probably slightly less light, but that it is a hugely important decision, with thoughtful and committed people, including Christians, on both sides.
But what about those in the UK for whom our membership, or withdrawal, from the Union, is not a major question, those for whom the needs and responsibilities of each day take precedence, and mention of political debates such as this leave them cold?
This new blog is a contribution to the debate. It is a joint initiative between the Church of England and the Church of Scotland…
Read it all.