The Issachar Project
Our continent, our nations face huge socio-political, economic and cultural challenges, and Christians are not immune to the confusion or tension. From Islamic terrorism to Brexit, unemployment to migration pressures, the resurrection of historic grievances to radical LGBTI policies, Europeans do not agree the way forward.
For some time now, EEA staff have been talking with members and partners, strongly believing that we cannot ignore the difficulties. They demand a response in united prayer, theological reflection, respectful mutual listening and a voice into society. If not, we risk a weak, divided Christian community, societal unrest and even conflict.
While many of the concerns are pan-European, if not global, the response needs to be local and national. And that is why we value partnership with our members and other organisations as they discern the priorities in their context and respond appropriately. The EEA family can resource each other.
Issachar Project resources
Populist politicians make things simple. The world is divided between “us” and “them”, and the answers to “our” grievances are to thwart the wishes of “them”. They talk about problems that mainstream politicians often ignore. How can Christians discern when populist politicians can be supported, when their policies and rhetoric are compatible with the character of Jesus and His Word… and when they are not? We are still trying to commission resources that will examine Left wing populist movements. For now, we would like you to read, translate, promote and use resources that look at Right wing populism. These can all be found on the Issachar Project section of the EEA resources webpage . Please send us translations and also any resources or ideas that you have.
Issachar Project resources
Populist politicians make things simple. The world is divided between “us” and “them”, and the answers to “our” grievances are to thwart the wishes of “them”. They talk about problems that mainstream politicians often ignore. How can Christians discern when populist politicians can be supported, when their policies and rhetoric are compatible with the character of Jesus and His Word… and when they are not? We are still trying to commission resources that will examine Left wing populist movements. For now, we would like you to read, translate, promote and use resources that look at Right wing populism. These can all be found on the Issachar Project section of the EEA resources webpage . Please send us translations and also any resources or ideas that you have.