10 Jun 2026, 14:37Darell J. PhilipHackney, Greater London, England, United Kingdom
“Conscientious Objection” and The Law
Hackney SDA Public Affairs and Religious Liberty Day
“If you have run with the footmen, and they have wearied you, then how can you contend with horses?” (Jeremiah 12:5, NKJV).
This was the question which was posed considering the rapid movements taking place in the political and religious sphere. Hackney’s Public Affairs and Religious Liberty Day, which took place on Sabbath 30th May 2026, sought to bring awareness to the church on the issues taking place in the country and around the globe which could have an impact on the religious liberty of those practicing their faith.
The invited guest speaker, Dr. Brighton G. Kavaloh, South England Conference Public Affairs and Religious Liberty Director, encouraged church members to make themselves aware of current affairs and to actively participate in government consultations to have their voice heard on the issues that matter to the country as well as more generally to our faith.
The reminder was given that if we fail to participate in consultations when invited to do so, then we are no different to the one who is unable to run with the footmen, which then makes it harder to contend with the horses in the same way when government proposals are passed from bills and turned into laws which may or may not impact on the religious freedoms and conscience of those who practice a faith.
Dr. Kavaloh concluded the day with an engaging and interesting question and answer session which empowered and encouraged members to take their stand for Christ at this critical period in earth’s history where the war between good and evil in light of the great controversy continues to be waged but with the victory in Christ assured for all who believe and accept Him.
By: Darell J. Philip, Public Affairs and Religious Liberty Leader, Hackney SDA Church
“If you have run with the footmen, and they have wearied you, then how can you contend with horses?” (Jeremiah 12:5, NKJV).
This was the question which was posed considering the rapid movements taking place in the political and religious sphere. Hackney’s Public Affairs and Religious Liberty Day, which took place on Sabbath 30th May 2026, sought to bring awareness to the church on the issues taking place in the country and around the globe which could have an impact on the religious liberty of those practicing their faith.
The invited guest speaker, Dr. Brighton G. Kavaloh, South England Conference Public Affairs and Religious Liberty Director, encouraged church members to make themselves aware of current affairs and to actively participate in government consultations to have their voice heard on the issues that matter to the country as well as more generally to our faith.
The reminder was given that if we fail to participate in consultations when invited to do so, then we are no different to the one who is unable to run with the footmen, which then makes it harder to contend with the horses in the same way when government proposals are passed from bills and turned into laws which may or may not impact on the religious freedoms and conscience of those who practice a faith.
Dr. Kavaloh concluded the day with an engaging and interesting question and answer session which empowered and encouraged members to take their stand for Christ at this critical period in earth’s history where the war between good and evil in light of the great controversy continues to be waged but with the victory in Christ assured for all who believe and accept Him.
By: Darell J. Philip, Public Affairs and Religious Liberty Leader, Hackney SDA Church
