Pitfalls to avoid in our baptist vision
Recent years have seen a growing awareness among Independent Baptists in Australia of our responsibility to reach out, not only to the spiritual needs of those around us, but also to their physical needs. Several organisations which promotes such causes have sprung up and gained support within the movement. Let me make it clear at this point: I support what these organisations are doing. That said, over the last several months, as I've pondered these
Politics
I am unashamedly non-partisan. I swing at the ballot box because I love truth and justice more than any party. Every election is a complex calculus of multitudinous factors and disparate likely outcomes assessed pragmatically with the engagement of my mind, my heart, and my conscience. You’ll see me critique and affirm both sides of politics based on whether I think what they are doing is good or bad, admirable or detestable. I would love to convince you to be a swing-voter too.
Legal reform
The following are some key areas in which I want to see legal reform. These are based on my observations in helping the vulnerable. I have sought to give an indication of the particular jurisdiction I have in mind. That said, I want to see progress on these issues across all jurisdictions.
If I can help you or you can help me progress any of these causes, please don’t hesitate to contact me.