British Prime Minister David Cameron's Bold Easter Message: "Be More Evangelical"

Julie Patton Brown : Mar 14, 2016
The Gospel Herald

"We have a duty to speak out about the persecution of Christians around the world. We must continue to speak as one voice for continued freedom of belief. And keep in our thoughts all those Christians facing persecution." -Prime Minister David Cameron

(London, England)—Easter also is a period during which Christians celebrate that ultimate triumph of life over death in the resurrection of Jesus, proclaimed the prime minister of the United Kingdom since 2010. (Photo via Twitter)

He told Premier Christianity he knows not everyone agrees, though. "Many understandably feel that in this seemingly secular society, talking about faith isolates those who have no faith. Others argue that celebrating Easter somehow marginalizes other religions. For me, the key point is this:  the values of Easter and the Christian religion—compassion, forgiveness, kindness, hard work and responsibility—are values that we can all celebrate and share."

In 2014, Cameron famously described his Christian faith as being a "bit like the reception for Magic FM in the Chilterns:  it sort of comes and goes." Yet in recent years, some say the signal guiding his faith appears to have been amplified. He continues to urge Christians to be "more evangelical" about their beliefs, and to "get out there and make a difference to people's lives." 

"When people are homeless, the Church is there, providing hot meals and shelter," he said.

"When people are addicted or in debt, when people are suffering, or grieving, the Church is there."

Cameron said he knew from the most difficult times in his own life, the kindness of the Church can be a huge comfort. He said Britains don't just... 

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