On 5th November Donald Trump was elected to be the next President of the USA. The Republican Party gained control of the Senate and looks likely to retain control of the House of Representatives. The Supreme Court has a majority of judges of a conservative disposition. So much for 'checks and balances'. Faith groups are worried that the new administration will target deliberately and adversely deprived and marginalised individuals including migrants, LBGTQ, the ill, those seeking abortions and the poor. Instead of supporting what Galbraith defined as the underclass they will be in the firing line for attack. Say goodbye to achieving social justice through systemic change.
Thursday saw the publication of the Makin Report. It is an analysis of the shocking lack of action and disregard by the leadership of the Church of England into complaints, accusations and allegations concerning abuse of individuals. The utter failure of the safeguarding system is exposed as is lack of meaningful response by the higher echelon of the church. There is a petition circulating calling on the Archbishop of Canterbury to resign.
Finally some good news. I attended my first meeting of Radical Pilgrims Kent and Sussex. A thoughtful, loving and caring group of individuals. I 'discovered' this group through the Progressive Christian Network GB.
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