This is the Observer, a reflection upon the news from a Biblical perspective in order to help Christians understand how we need to think about current events.

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Part 1 (0:00-14:45) The Liberals pass Motion 11 and allow for all manner of legislation to be passed in the middle of the night, effectively eliminating the official opposition. Is this moral? Doesn't the Bible endorse a system of government that divides power and employs checks and balances for protection against the abuse of that power?

Liberals proposal to allow for midnight parliamentary sittings faces pushback

Part 2 (14:46-28:06) While the conservatives were quick to condemn the Liberals for Motion 11 and eliminating a check or balance on their power, aren't the conservatives doing the exact same thing in unduly and unfairly eliminating social conservatives from running for leadership of the party?

Anti-abortion activists claim corruption after Tories bar social conservatives from leadership race