Exploring Ways Christians can Shape Scotland's Tomorrow
UK Evangelical Alliance Launches Manifesto for Scotland's Future
A decade has passed since Scotland held a referendum on independence from the United Kingdom, and throughout this uncertain constitutional journey, one constant has remained - the church. This week, the UK Evangelical Alliance (EAUK) publicly launched a new report titled What Kind of Nation? A Manifesto for a Future Scotland, aiming to set out the difference Christians can make to various aspects of governing in Scotland.
The report, launched at the Scottish Parliament, addresses six main policy issues facing Scotland today: poverty and cost of living, the economy, justice, life, health and equality, the environment, and the constitution. Lynne Paterson, the new head of the EAUK in Scotland, encouraged policymakers to pay attention to the church and its members, who are motivated by God's love and mercy and are compelled by a vision for a different kind of society.
Kate Forbes, Scotland's deputy first minister, attended the event and spoke during it, expressing confidence in the involvement of Christians in political life. Forbes acknowledged the significant changes delivered in Scotland due to the work of Christians and emphasised the need for the church to demonstrate love in addressing the great needs in Scotland.
Jeremy Balfour, a Conservative Member of the Scottish Parliament, introduced the launch event, highlighting the challenge for politicians to take the work of the church seriously and support it. Paterson noted that the EAUK's members represent a fraction of the value that Christians are contributing to Scotland, and the report seeks to explain the call for Christians regarding each topic and present what God is doing through the EAUK's members.
The EAUK's participation in the public debate around the referendum ten years ago is also documented in the report. However, the UK Evangelical Alliance is not prominently highlighted as a driving force in the current discourse on Scottish independence or releasing a current manifesto specifically about Scotland's future. Detailed information about the EAUK's stance or manifesto regarding Scotland may require consultation of their official communications or website.
The What Kind of Nation? report is a framework for how and why evangelical Christians engage in political life. It is hoped that this document will encourage policymakers and the public to consider the role of the church in shaping Scotland's future and work together to create a better society for all its citizens.
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