Further analysis of the failed attempt by the Board of Deputies at bringing about Stephen Sizers downfall. I love the bit that refers to the Board of Deputies meeting this past Sunday during which the outcome of this case was raised: Arkush, looking decidedly unwell again, assured deputies that he was sure they would see the outcome as “positive and good“ for the Board. The desperation was written all over his face. Elsewhere the article asserts that, For the Board (of Deputies of British Jews), it is not about interfaith relations for its own sake, but an exercise in imposing a political agenda on the churches. The Board of Deputies are not the leaders of a faith group but are, as the Board treasurer Laurence Brass (a rare sane voice in the organisation) ruefully acknowledges, “an extension of the Israeli embassy”. Thankfully since Christ first called upon people to stand up for the oppressed (regardless of any danger that may come their way as a consequence of them doing so), good men and woman have remained true to their Christian faith. Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends. Whilst thankfully, Stephen Sizer has not had to make the ultimate sacrifice, he has had to endure the vilest attacks on his reputation but he refused to cave in to threats. Unsurprisingly he emerges as a shining example to all who stand for justice and human rights. Not only for Christians but for people of other faiths and of none. Who among us can hand on heart claim that we would not have caved in? After all of this, I just hope that the Board of Deputies finally learns from this latest case (it is certainly not the first) and turns away from the disastrous strategy it has been pursuing.
Posted on: Thu, 24 Oct 2013 12:41:40 +0000
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