Don’t be like Braverman. Choose the path of peace
By 
Tim Farron MP2023-11-15T10:16:00
Suella Braverman was dismissed from government for stoking division in an already divided society. Christians are called to resist the easy option of silos, says Tim Farron MP, instead choosing to walk a path of peace through the culture wars
This past Saturday, on Armistice Day, seven men were charged for disorder in central London, with offences including inciting racial hatred. The Metropolitan Police reported that 145 people were arrested in total, the “vast majority” of whom were far-right counter protesters to the pro-Palestinian march being held that day. Nine police officers were also injured.
We rightly pray for peace around the world as nations rage against each other, and rumours of wars rear their heads. But we should also pray for peace at home. As followers of Jesus, we should not be willing recruits in the culture war that pits demographic groups against each other.
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