4. Submission from Brethren (Christian
Group)
May we respond to your call for written evidence.
We represent a Christian group known as Brethren.
We support Government as Government is of God (Romans 13 v.1).
The Government has taken a stand along with the USA
and others against outbreaks of terrorism. Anti-terrorist legislation
has been passed, military action has been taken in Afghanistan
and Iraq and much activity is currently taking place to 'win the
peace' and set up fair and stable Government. We would urge that
this be not undermined.
It is right that Government should do all it can
to protect all citizens. We should be able to go about our daily
lives and travel internationally without fear of violence.
Our criminal justice system is a good system and
based on Biblical principles which must be upheld.
Terrorism has been combated in a most pro-active
manner and we support the Prime Minister s Sedgefield speech of
5 March 2004. New offences, new powers of detention, new rules
of evidence, new intelligence powers, new court procedures and
the revision of International Law must be considered. If Terrorists
can 'play the system' to their own advantage, lives will be lost.
We are extremely mindful of the verse of Holy Scripture—Romans
13 v. 4; 'But if thou do that which is evil, be afraid for he
(Government) beareth not the sword in vain for he is the minister
of God, a revenger to execute wrath upon him that doeth evil'.
15 June 2004
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