Ilkley Baptist

Different denominations are at different stages in debating the replacement of Trident, but it looks clear that all will oppose it. The Baptist Union Council, meeting earlier this month, voted by a heartfelt and clear majority to call on the government not to replace Trident, but to take a lead in disarmament negotiations.

This is a subject on which the churches are in strong agreement. The Labour Party, on the other hand, together with the Conservative Party, is in favour of replacing Trident. So this is a subject on which the views of the Christian churches are significantly different from those of secular politicians. What a great opportunity for wider public debate and an expression of Christian viewpoints.

I wonder, though, how aware local churches are that this is going on.