Our Christian heritage is under attack again. And, as always, its by atheistic elite liberals, using "minorities" that they imported in the first place as battering rams against Christianity and tradition.
But a veteran MP has warned that Parliamentary prayers should not be abandoned to appease ‘modernisers’.
Sir John Hayes said it was important to begin each sitting of the House of Commons with prayer to afford MPs time for quiet reflection, and in recognition of the UK’s Christian heritage.
The practice is thought to have been first introduced in 1558. Prayers follow the Christian faith and attendance is voluntary.
Sir John contended: “Whether you believe in the divine or not, it’s important to recognise our country is rooted in the Christian traditions. Prayers are a reminder of that.”
He warned that some among the new intake of MPs “either because of ignorance or hostility, don’t understand the point about the need for a period of contemplative time or the Christian tradition on which our country’s system of ethics and laws are founded”.
He added: “There’s a certain sort of arrogance associated with people who arrive somewhere and want to change everything before they really understand it.”
Form of the main prayer in the House of Commons
“Lord, the God of righteousness and truth, grant to our King and his government, to Members of Parliament and all in positions of responsibility, the guidance of your Spirit. May they never lead the nation wrongly through love of power, desire to please, or unworthy ideals but laying aside all private interests and prejudices keep in mind their responsibility to seek to improve the condition of all mankind; so may your kingdom come and your name be hallowed.
Amen.”