"Go for sinners and go for the worst" - Does this include the "Far-Right" too?
The founder of The Salvation Army, William Booth said many interesting and motivating things, but one quote that fills me in equal measures of excitement and dread over the years is “Go for sinners and go for the worst” Throughout my ministry I have tried to do exactly that, seeking out people others see as the worst and trying to show them the love of Jesus. Sometimes it has been costly, sometimes it has been uncomfortable, sometimes it has been scary, sometimes it has been a resounding flop, but always there has been a sense of God’s presence in the margins. Over the last couple of years, I have watched on in increasing horror as I have seen many people in society, and more worryingly, people of all levels in the church, condemn, criticise attack and ostracise a large swathe of society labelling them as hateful and anti-God. These people are often labelled ‘Far right thugs’ who see the changes in our country and feel that there is no politician or leader looking out for their go...