Faith in the Future
Faith in the Future - report poses five key questions for a happier society
In Britain, in an era of increased prosperity and financial security, why are we no happier than we were half a century ago?
That’s the question that a group of cross-party MPs, in close consultation with UK church leaders, has attempted to answer.
They have launched a report called Faith in the Future to examine why we are less content than might be expected.
One of the committee, MP Steve Webb explained: "Our analysis led us to conclusions that it was the erosion of certain key values that was undermining our potential for individual and corporate flourishing.”
Instead of new legislation or further funding, the group has proposed a five-fold test to be used in assessing future action and policies.
“The evidence presented to us during the eighteen months of our inquiry has led us to identify some guiding principles for what it means to flourish as a human being,” they explain. “We have formulated those principles into a number of defining questions to be asked of society’s various ‘stakeholders’.”
The questions are:
• Does my action encourage people to develop positive relationships in their families and communities?
• Is my action socially and globally responsible?
• Does my action promote a climate of trust and hope?
• Does my action promote self-esteem and respect for others?
• Does my action encourage people to fulfil their God-given potential?
http://campaigndirector.moodia.com/Client/Theos/Files/FITFreport.pdf