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【事事關心】事關重大的黨領

 

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自從三月中 Covid-19 新冠肺炎使加拿大進入緊急狀態以來,總理杜魯多耗盡他的權力,借著挽救小型商業和失業勞工,不惜導致超级赤字 2,500 億元的開支作救濟,雖然保守党作為反對黨不同意當中一些細節的項目,卻不宜攔阻總理這樣大手筆地耗用稅款,以免被大眾選民誤解該政黨不體貼國情民情。然而,這筆國債將會引致加國在未來 20 年需要負擔昂貴的借貸利息,最终,增加 GST 貨勞稅率相信是勢在必行的後果。

除了大力贊同同性關係和性別解放運動(包括 15 年前通過同性婚姻)、協助自殺 (Medical Aid in Dying) 和大麻這三項目合法化之外,只要自由黨繼續執掌聯邦政府,毒品全面合法化也是遲早之事。固然,受到禍害的不只是社會某些階層,但最受害的將會是年輕一代的國民。

在這個前題之下,今年 9 月的聯邦保守黨領袖選舉是十分值得基督徒關注和禱告的事情。 這次選舉不單涉及一個政黨的前途,也由於將會改變政黨在加國政壇的版圖,不單影響到加國民主路途的方向,也會塑造出整個國家未來的文化,因為在現今加國的三個主要政黨中,只有保守黨的黨领和某些國會議員(MP)仍然是注重傳統價值的基督徒,而且,該黨的既定政綱中仍有稍為重視聖經教導的道德立場,所以過往得到不少基督徒選民的支持。過去 20 年的聯邦選舉記錄顯示,雖然保守黨獲取的選票數量只占全國投票人數的 35% 左右,若要赢得執政權不得不依賴左翼的新民主黨(NDP)或綠黨分薄自由黨的票數才能實現。但只要基督徒和天主教徒齊心投票給各選區的保守黨候選人,執政的機會還是有的。2006 年至 2011 年期間,Stephen Harper 能夠從少數政府進展到成為多數政府就是一個例子。未來幾年,基督徒也要重視這一點而盡力參與。

具有保守思維的加拿大國民生活上的多種自由,包括言論自由,越來越受到剥削。30 年前,加國基督徒不會恐懼自己言論若有 "冒犯" 他人而會被政府抓到法庭受審判。今天,假如有些同性戀或跨性别人士認為你沒有用他們强迫你說的 "政治正確" 代名詞或形容詞,你就有可能被拉上法庭而被控刑事罪行!不少接觸大眾的工作人員,包括教師、護士、大學教授,都深受這種威脅。多倫多一位大學教授 Jordan Peterson 已往三年就受到左派人士的圍攻,這些言論攻擊來自主流傳媒、法律界,甚至他的僱主大學管理層的同事們!

事實上過去 10 多年間,國會所通過的法例和一些法庭判決,例如將一些基督徒街頭佈道者定為煽動仇恨而因此被視為刑事罪行,都使不少保守派人士產生恐懼,不敢隨便公開討論任何社會事情,使公眾言論自由嚴重地倒退。國會的 C-59, C-75 和 C-76 等法案,剥削個人私隱或禁制了公眾要求政府交代有關施政過程和後果的資料,使加國民主制度開了倒車。這些法案的確使很多基督徒擔心公眾言論自由已經去到一個危險的地步!

也許我們認為基督徒只佔全國人口的少數,任何行動都難以有理想的效果,筆者就用德國一個政黨過往 70 年的歷史來推翻這個錯誤觀念。第二次世界大戰後德國被瓜分為東、西德。德國在 1945 年戰敗之前,沒有一個能夠勝選、執政的保守派基督徒的政黨。然而,一些處於西德的新教(宗教改革之後的基督教)和天主教信徒,不因為沒有先例而缺乏信心,反而一齊聯手組成『基督徒民主聯盟』(CDU, Christian Democratic Union) ,在一些立場堅定的保守派領袖帶領下 (例如 Helmut Kohl 1982-1998, 和 Angela Merkel 2000 年至今),排除/攔阻右翼激進人士在領導層參與的機會,使『基民盟』(CDU)這政黨採取溫和右派路線的政策,深受德國選民接納,除了約 15 年由其他政黨執政之外,可算是德國長期具有最大實力的政黨。

基督徒須要尋求明白民主運作之道,不要輕易沮喪和失去信心,應該關注和參與保守黨的領袖選舉。此舉不單可以捍衛逐漸失去的公眾言論權利,更可協助該黨维持中間偏右的政綱,不致走向敵擋聖經的路途。本着下面聖經金句的教訓,作為關心加國的宗旨 :

「壞人不明白公義,惟有尋求耶和華的無不明白。邦國因有罪過,君王就多更換;因有聰明知識的人,國必長存。」(箴言 28: 5,2)

(本文為作者個人意見,不代表真理報及短宣中心立場)

 

      聖經金句 (Bible Verses)

喜樂 Joy

喜樂的心乃是良藥;憂傷的靈使骨枯乾。箴言 17:22
A cheerful heart is good medicine, but a crushed spirit dries up the bones. Proverbs 17:22

然而,我要因耶和華歡欣,因救我的 神喜樂。哈巴谷書 3:18
yet I will rejoice in the LORD, I will be joyful in God my Savior. Habakkuk 3:18

要常常喜樂,不住的禱告,凡事謝恩。帖撒羅尼迦前書 5:16-17
Rejoice always, pray continually, give thanks in all circumstances. 1 Thessalonians 5:16-17

饒恕 Forgiveness

主啊,你本為良善,樂意饒恕人,有豐盛的慈愛賜給凡求告你的人。詩篇 86:5
You, Lord, are forgiving and good, abounding in love to all who call to you. Psalm 86:5

你不要說:“我要以惡報惡”;要等候耶和華,他必拯救你。箴言 20:22
Do not say, “I’ll pay you back for this wrong!” Wait for the LORD, and he will avenge you. Proverbs 6:14

你們饒恕人的過犯,你們的天父也必饒恕你們的過犯;馬太福音 6:14
For if you forgive other people when they sin against you, your heavenly Father will also forgive you. Matthew 6:14

你們不饒恕人的過犯,你們的天父也必不饒恕你們的過犯。馬太福音 6:15
But if you do not forgive others their sins, your Father will not forgive your sins. Matthew 6:15

你們各人若不從心裡饒恕你的弟兄,我天父也要這樣待你們了。馬太福音 18:35
This is how my heavenly Father will treat each of you unless you forgive your brother or sister from your heart. Matthew 18:35

謙卑 Humility

敬畏耶和華是智慧的訓誨;尊榮以前,必有謙卑。箴言 15:33
Wisdom’s instruction is to fear the LORD, and humility comes before honor. Proverbs 15:33

敬畏耶和華心存謙卑,就得富有、尊榮、生命為賞賜。箴言 22:4
Humility is the fear of the LORD; its wages are riches and honor and life. Proverbs 22:4

凡事不可結黨,不可貪圖虛浮的榮耀;只要存心謙卑,各人看別人比自己強。腓立比書 2:3
Do nothing out of selfish ambition or vain conceit. Rather, in humility value others above yourselves. Philippians 2:3

但他賜更多的恩典,所以經上說:神阻擋驕傲的人,賜恩給謙卑的人。雅各書 4:6
But he gives us more grace. That is why Scripture says:“God opposes the proud but shows favor to the humble.” James 4:6

驕傲 Pride

驕傲來,羞恥也來;謙遜人卻有智慧。箴言 11:2
When pride comes, then comes disgrace, but with humility comes wisdom. Proverbs 11:2

驕傲只啟爭競;聽勸言的,卻有智慧。箴言 13:10
Do nothing out of selfish ambition or vain conceit. Rather, in humility value others above yourselves. Proverbs 13:10

驕傲在敗壞以先;狂心在跌倒之前。箴言 16:18
Pride goes before destruction, a haughty spirit before a fall. Proverbs 16:18

但他賜更多的恩典,所以經上說:神阻擋驕傲的人,賜恩給謙卑的人。雅各書 4:6
But he gives us more grace. That is why Scripture says:“God opposes the proud but shows favor to the humble.” James 4:6

忍耐 Patience

愚妄人怒氣全發;智慧人忍氣含怒。箴言 29:11
Fools give full vent to their rage, but the wise bring calm in the end. Proverbs 29:11

並且你們要為我的名,被眾人恨惡,惟有忍耐到底的,必然得救。馬可福音 13:13
Everyone will hate you because of me, but the one who stands firm to the end will be saved. Mark 13:13

不但如此,就是在患難中也是歡歡喜喜的。因為知道患難生忍耐。羅馬書 5:3
Not only so, but we also glory in our sufferings, because we know that suffering produces perseverance. Romans 5:3

我們行善,不可喪志;若不灰心,到了時候就要收成加拉太書 6:9
Let us not become weary in doing good, for at the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up. Galatians 6:9

你們也當忍耐,堅固你們的心,因為主來的日子近了。雅各書 5:8
You too, be patient and stand firm, because the Lord’s coming is near. James 5:8

溫柔 Meekness

回答柔和,使怒消退;言語暴戾,觸動怒氣。箴言 15:1
A gentle answer turns away wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger. Proverbs 15:1

溫柔的人有福了,因為他們必承受地土。馬太福音 5:5
Blessed are the meek, for they will inherit the earth. Matthew 5:5

用溫柔勸戒那抵擋的人;或者 神給他們悔改的心,可以明白真道。提摩太後書 2:25
Opponents must be gently instructed, in the hope that God will grant them repentance leading them to a knowledge of the truth. 2 Timothy 2:25

只要以裡面存著長久溫柔、安靜的心為妝飾;這在 神面前是極寶貴的。彼得前書 3:4
Rather, it should be that of your inner self, the unfading beauty of a gentle and quiet spirit, which is of great worth in God’s sight. 1 Peter 3:4

嫉妒 Envy

不要為作惡的心懷不平,也不要向那行不義的生出嫉妒。詩篇 37:1
Do not fret because of those who are evil or be envious of those who do wrong. Psalm 37:1

心中安靜是肉體的生命;嫉妒是骨中的朽爛。箴言 14:30
A heart at peace gives life to the body, but envy rots the bones. Proverbs 14:30

在何處有嫉妒、紛爭,就在何處有擾亂和各樣的壞事。雅各書 3:16
For where you have envy and selfish ambition, there you find disorder and every evil practice. James 3:16

生氣 Anger

當止住怒氣,離棄忿怒;不要心懷不平,以致作惡。詩篇 37:8
Refrain from anger and turn from wrath; do not fret—it leads only to evil. Psalm 37:8

好生氣的人,不可與他結交;暴怒的人,不可與他來往。箴言 22:24
Do not make friends with a hot-tempered person, do not associate with one easily angered. Proverbs 22:24

愚妄人怒氣全發;智慧人忍氣含怒。箴言 29:11
Fools give full vent to their rage, but the wise bring calm in the end. Proverbs 29:11

生氣卻不要犯罪.不可含怒到日落。以弗所書 4:26
In your anger do not sin: Do not let the sun go down while you are still angry. Ephesians 4:26

我親愛的弟兄們,這是你們所知道的,但你們各人要快快的聽,慢慢的說,慢慢的動怒,因為人的怒氣並不成就 神的義。雅各書 1:19,20
My dear brothers and sisters, take note of this: Everyone should be quick to listen, slow to speak and slow to become angry, because human anger does not produce the righteousness that God desires. James 1:19,20

災難 Calamity

謹守口與舌的、就保守自己免受災難。箴言 21:23
Those who guard their mouths and their tongues keep themselves from calamity. Proverbs 21:23

民要攻打民、國要攻打國、多處必有地震、饑荒.這都是災難的起頭。馬可福音 13:8
Nation will rise against nation, and kingdom against kingdom. There will be earthquakes in various places, and famines. These are the beginning of birth pains. Mark 13:8

憂愁 Worry

你們不要憂愁、因靠耶和華而得的喜樂是你們的力量。尼希米記 8:10
Do not grieve, for the joy of the LORD is your strength. Nehemiah 8:10

主雖使人憂愁, 還要照他諸般的慈愛發憐憫。耶利米哀歌 3:32
Though he brings grief, he will show compassion, so great is his unfailing love. Lamentations 3:32

凡勞苦擔重擔的人,可以到我這裡來,我就使你們得安息。馬太福音 11:28
Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. Matthew 11:28

我留下平安給你們、我將我的平安賜給你們.我所賜的、不像世人所賜的.你們心裏不要憂愁、也不要膽怯。約翰福音 14:27
Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid. John 14:27

應當一無掛慮,只要凡事藉著禱告、祈求和感謝,將你們所要的告訴神。神所賜出人意外的平安,必在基督耶穌裡,保守你們的心懷意念。腓立比書 4:6,7
Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus. Philippians 4:6,7

因此, 你們是大有喜樂, 但如今, 在百般的試煉中暫時憂愁。彼得前書 1:6
In all this you greatly rejoice, though now for a little while you may have had to suffer grief in all kinds of trials. 1 Peter 1:6

患難 Trouble, Suffering

義人多有苦難,但耶和華救他脫離這一切。詩篇 34:19
The righteous person may have many troubles, but the LORD delivers him from them all. Psalm 34:19

神是我們的避難所,是我們的力量,是我們在患難中隨時的幫助!詩篇 46:1
God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in trouble. Psalm 46:1

耶和華本為善,在患難的日子為人的保障,並且認得那些投靠他的人。那鴻書 1:7
The LORD is good, a refuge in times of trouble. He cares for those who trust in him. Nahum 1:7

為義受逼迫的人有福了,因為天國是他們的。馬太福音 5:10
Blessed are those who are persecuted because of righteousness, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. Matthew 5:10

不但如此,就是在患難中,也是歡歡喜喜的。因為知道患難生忍耐。羅馬書 5:3
Not only so, but we also glory in our sufferings, because we know that suffering produces perseverance; Romans 5:3

我想現在的苦楚,若比將來要顯於我們的榮耀,就不足介意了。羅馬書 8:18
I consider that our present sufferings are not worth comparing with the glory that will be revealed in us. Romans 8:18

因為你們蒙恩,不但得以信服基督,並要為他受苦。腓立比書 1:29
For it has been granted to you on behalf of Christ not only to believe in him, but also to suffer for him. Philippians 1:29

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