Faith and politics in Question Period

CPJ often asks speaks about faith and politics from the point of view of policy or decision-making. But are there implications of faith and politics for the every day behaviour of politicians?

Glen Pearson thinks so. Pearson is the Liberal Member of Parliament for London North Centre. On his blog, he offers an Easter reflection on what it means to be a person of faith in politics. He expresses his dismay over the conduct of many religious people in politics.

"We can stand in admiration of great lives even more greatly lived, kind of like when we admire a beautiful painting. But to believe like that is to fully miss the point. Jesus, or the others, demanded a sincere revolution, not of beliefs, but of conduct and no deep appreciation of such individuals can amount to much unless we first “buy in” to altering our lives in accordance with such revolutionary challenges."

Pearson offers a list of things that he thinks respond to the question WWJD (What would Jesus do). The list includes #7: "refuse to pray for someone if you are going to cut them to ribbons in QP - pray for yourself instead in that case - you’ll need it."