The Bible and the ballot box
What can we learn from research into how Christians vote, as our general election looms?
Hello! This week we’re brazenly ignoring the rule that says it is never polite to talk about politics or religion, by talking about both at once. A general election is on the horizon, but what do Christians think about politics right now? Why do churchgoers tend to lean to the political right, and is that now changing? We also pick up the LLF story in the Church of England and have a look at what the bishops are cooking up, and then touch on some unusually good news about church attendance in England too. Then we have podcasts (more election stuff in depth, plus will AI companion bots save us from loneliness), before lots of fascinating links to church stories from across the internet.
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