“THE challenge we have is the promotion of homosexuality and the adoption of children into homosexual relationships ... children were designed to be raised by a mother and father.”
Controversial comments made by Cllr Jeff Green – the leader of the Christian Party of Wales – who will challenge MP Roger Williams for the Brecon and Radnorshire parliamentary seat this May.
Mr Green, a town councillor in Llandrindod Wells, will this Saturday begin his campaign for the forthcoming election by expressing the radical beliefs of the Christian Party.
One other initiative that may raise concerns for some is the more than contentious issue of abortion that the party believes should not be addressed at all in schools.
“Christianity has given the British culture the concept of ‘respect’ for the unique identity of each individual,” he said.
“It is no coincidence that the further the UK departs from its roots in Christian faith and practice, the further that human dignity and the sacredness of every life are reduced.
“The challenge we have is the promotion of homosexuality and the adoption of children into homosexual relationships as it is unproven and untested.
“Children were designed to be raised by a mother and father,” continued Mr Green.
Confidence over the forthcoming election sees the Christian Party presenting a manifesto to the AGM concerning simpler taxation, educational reform, immigration, a re-examination of the environmental situation and an initiative to implement the St Davids flag onto the Union Jack.
Strong emphasis is placed on Wales having more of a voice in the Houses of Parliament and the Christian Party of Wales intends to bring this representation to the Welsh people.
Using the Bible as a blueprint to their manifesto, there is a great emphasis on societal problems they believe have worsened under the current government.
Strong views are voiced on issues such as child poverty, 37 per cent of which are said to be living below the poverty line, binge drinking, teenage pregnancies, where there are 45 conceptions for every 1,000 girls aged 15-17, abortion and the adoption of children into homosexual relationships.
Obviously merging the word of God with modern day politics can create controversy in a largely secular country but with the disruption over our current government and the Christian Party claiming that 72 per cent in a 2001 census considered themselves Christian, they will be hoping to inspire the electorate over the coming months.