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EU Referendum: Resources Round-Up - *UPDATED*

17 Jun 2016 Society & Politics
EU Referendum: Resources Round-Up - *UPDATED* basphoto

Overwhelmed by the never-ending flood of information and opinion in circulation about the EU Referendum? Help is at hand!

Here is a roundup of helpful resources that we have come across, along with a short overview for each one, so you can decide what it would be most helpful for you to read, watch or share with others. Materials added since last week are in a different colour.

N.B. The materials included here are largely in support of a vote to leave the EU, even though some are published by organisations that have chosen to remain impartial on the whole. It is our firm conviction that a vote 'Leave' is the right way forward for Britain, before God.

If you are looking for resources to support a vote to remain, we recommend Christian Concern's resource list, which features material from both sides of the debate.

 

READ

Have less than an hour? Read...

  • A Christian Case for Leaving the European Union - Duncan Boyd, Protestant Truth Society. Well-argued booklet covering the origins and structure of the EU and current issues in the Referendum debate from a biblical perspective. Available to purchase from the Protestant Truth Society for £1 for single copies. Click here for sample pages and a shorter leaflet version.
  • Maranatha Community's call to prayer over the Referendum: What is God's Will for Britain?
  • A Christian Perspective on the European Union and the Referendum - Intercessors for Britain. Insightful booklet connecting the rise of the EU with historic empires and discussing issues of citizenship, sovereignty and nationalism from a biblical perspective. Available online but unsuitable for printing – hard copies can be ordered on a donations basis from Intercessors for Britain.
  • The Biblical Case for Brexit – Pastor Peter Simpson, Penn Free Methodist Church. Excellent booklet laying out six reasons why Britain should leave the EU on biblical grounds, covering issues like borders, financial management, nationhood and trust in God. Thoroughly recommended. £3.20 for three copies – click here to buy.
  • The June/July 2016 issue of HEART News. Features many well-written articles on the Referendum as well as information about local prayer meetings in the South-East. HEART is a Christian outreach paper circulated widely in churches in the South-East, and elsewhere. Some articles are available on the HEART website, where there is also information about subscriptions.

Time no object? You might enjoy...

  • Babylon in Europe – David Hathaway. Small book making links between the EU and Bible prophecy and unpacks the deliberate exclusion of God from the EU's constitution and foundational principles. See below for information about David's accompanying film, 'The Rape of Europe'. Click here for our review of Babylon in Europe, and information on purchasing.

For ease of access, here is a full list of all the articles we have published on Prophecy Today UK concerning the EU Referendum, in order of most recent publication.

 

WATCH

Have less than an hour? Watch...

  • The EU & Magna Carta: The Price of Freedom. Documentary by former lawyers Roger and Kate Stanway, about the nature of the EU and how it impacts upon our own constitution, laws and freedoms. What is the future for British national identity – and even the monarchy – if we remain in the EU? An excellent exploration of the issues we face today. Watch online for free. Runs just over half an hour. Accompanying video series (2015) on the Magna Carta also available.
  • A Christian Perspective on the EU and the Referendum. 12 minute Youtube video from Intercessors for Britain, laying out six key debate questions from a biblical point of view.
  • Series of short Youtube videos from Christian Voice, narrated by Stephen Green. Covering various aspects of the EU from a biblical perspective. Each less than four minutes long. See the Christian Voice Youtube channel.

Have time for a feature-length film? We recommend...

  • Magna Carta Unlocked - Sceptred Isle Productions. Five-episode historical series looking at Britain's heritage through Magna Carta and its impacts down through the centuries. How can we decide our future regarding Europe unless we understand our past? Watch the trailer, stream online (£2 per episode or £5 for all five) or buy the DVD for £12.50 - all on the Magna Carta Unlocked website.
  • The Rape of Europe – David Hathaway. Feature-length film proposing a biblical understanding of the EU. Available on Youtube.
  • Brexit the Movie. Well-made, feature-length campaign documentary supporting a vote to leave. Secular in perspective. Covers issues of democracy, bureaucracy, trade, the EU's history and its future. Crowd-funded by over 1,800 members of the public. Watch online for free, or click here for details of local screenings, or to host your own. Runs just over an hour (can be watched in shorter segments on the official website). Also available on Youtube.

 

GO

There are several of meetings happening up and down the country for Christians to pray and discuss the Referendum from a biblical perspective. Here are a few that we know of – do get in touch if you know of others we can feature!

BIRMINGHAM, Saturday 18 June. Every Vote Counts: prayer for the Referendum. Birmingham City Church, The Parade, B1 2QQ. 10:30am-3pm. World Prayer Centre event.

BIRMINGHAM, Thursday 23 June. The World Prayer Centre Prayer room will be open from 9:30-11:30am for those who would like to come and pray for the Referendum on voting day. Cornerstone House, 5 Ethel St, B2 4BG.

BRISTOL, Thursday 23 June. Prayer for Europe. From 5:00pm-10:00pm at Keynsham Elim Church, Balmoral Road, Keynsham, Bristol, BS31 1AL. Please register your interest here.

ESSEX, Wednesday 22 June. Prayer for the nation and the Referendum. 9am-1pm and 6-9pm at St Mary's, Dock Road, Little Thurrock, Grays, Essex, RM17 6EX. More information here.

KENT, Saturday 18 June. Prayer event in conjunction with Thanet PrayerNet. From 7-9pm, Newington Free Church, St John's Avenue, Ramsgate, Kent, CT12 6JD. More details here.

LINCOLNSHIRE, Saturday 18 June. A time of fasting and prayer focusing on the Referendum, organised by Mike and Pat Doherty. 10:30am for an 11am start. The Pavilion, Cleethorpes, DN35 8AB. Register your interest by This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

LONDON, Saturday 18 June. Intercessors for Britain prayer day. Speakers to include Adrian Hilton, author of 'The Principality and Power of Europe'. 10:30am-6pm, Regents Hall (Salvation Army), Oxford Street, London, W1C 2DJ. Contact Intercessors for Britain for more information.

LONDON, Saturday 18 June. Prayer event in conjunction with Britain Prayer Court. 10am-2pm at the Emmanuel Centre, 9 Marsham St, Westminster, London SW1P 3DW. Click here for more details and to RSVP.