Q. Is God political-which party would he vote for?

A. God votes for the right choice regardless which party promotes it.
His choices are based on mercy and justice. Don’t abuse those who have no voice or the weakest of our society. (Like the unborn baby, the pensioner, the single parent the asylum seeker or the destitute) Shame to any MP or MSP who neglects to fight the cause of those from whom they know they can get little support when they know there is a miscarriage of justice. But God also encourages personal responsibility. Policies that encourage personal progress and corporate responsibility should be applauded.

Every politician in power should be prayed for and supported as much as possible, they do a tough job. And every politician in power should be fully aware that not only are they accountable to the people at the election but unto God who sees every hidden deal and transaction. All power is temporary. You have been loaned it for a while.

OUTCOME

Votes. Active in our community. Passion to make a difference.

Q. Why do bad things happen to good people?

A. There are at least three reasons

1. Stuff just happens. No one is directly to blame.
2. Bad life choices. Drugs, smoking, multiple sexual partners etc. Every decision has a consequence
3. The force of evil in the world. There is an evil force at work seeking to deliberately destroy your health, wealth and happiness. Grips the hearts of people through greed and bitterness. They then act in uncontrollable ways often destroying themselves and others.

OUTCOME

Make wiser choices. Start realising that they must resist evil and do good. Don’t blame God when it goes wrong. Help those who have suffered. See life more clearly.

Q. What does God think about gays and lesbians?

A. Exactly the same as the rest of the world. He loves them passionately. But they like every one else need to be saved from their sins. God is not homophobic or racist. He offers life to all and any that turn to him.

Q. What about other faiths? Don’t all roads lead to God?

A. Not according to Jesus. Jesus taught two very important things

1. We are to love others. This means that true Christianity as found in Christ is not sectarian or bigoted. We are to be tolerant of those who don’t see life the same way. Followers of Jesus see this as strength not a weakness. So mosques or temples are allowed in a Christianised democracy, where as churches are closed down in many non-Christianised nations.
2. We are to love God. This means that we accept what he says. Jesus made a unique claim that no other leader of any other faith ever made. He claimed to be the son of God (that was why they crucified him), and he claimed to be the scapegoat for our sins. He died instead of us. It was as if we were in deaths row waiting to be executed, when at the final moment Jesus came and took that lethal injection instead of us. Consequently unless our sins are dealt with there is no other way to God. Trying to do better, give money to charity or even go through severe religious rituals just will not do.

OUTCOME
Live tolerant of others. Celebrate and enjoy the differences in race and culture. Take a long hard look at the claims of Jesus. Make a choice on what you believe. Endeavour to make the world a more peaceful place.

Q. What is a Christian?

A. Any person who has had a personal encounter with Jesus Christ and now freely chooses to follow his ways. They realise that they were unable to bring radical change within themselves and needed God’s help. They realise that Jesus came to build the bridge between Heaven and earth, and that he is still actively involved with people’s lives today. He gives them a better life now, and the promise of eternal life.

OUTCOME
Not afraid of the future. Realise that having more stuff does not satisfy. Positive expectations. Better relationships with others because of a better understanding of themselves. Happier with who they are and the way they look.

Q. What does God think about wealth or money?

A. It’s good to have it- but not for it to have you. Poverty is not a Christian virtue, but generosity is. If you have it, or have the ability to get it, then use it to do good. Most followers of Jesus will give at least 10% of their income away, often much more. Don’t look at the size of the cheque you give, look at the percentages. Often times those who have the most are the stingiest on the planet when percentages are looked at. Be a generous giver. Don’t leave this world the same you found it.

Q. Do you believe in the supernatural power of God?

A. Yes. Many people have a personal story of divine intervention. They have been healed in some way or experienced a direct answer to their prayers.
The BBC, ITV, Glasgow Herald, and others have reported on these events. More than 35,000 people have attended healing meetings at Destiny over the last five years.

OUTCOME
People bring people to experience this for themselves. People start praying. Long-term unemployed get back to work. Fewer doctors visits. Money saved in that no further medication is required. Hope.