RELIGION is sometimes in the news for the wrong reasons with the church facing some challenging times to meet the expectations of an ever-changing society.
But the Christian message of ‘love thy neighbour’ is put into practice on Huddersfield town centre’s streets every weekend.
The Street Angels are there to help people – it’s as simple as that.
They are a comfort and support for those who find themselves in vulnerable situations.
The revellers may be worse for wear from alcohol or drugs, lost, fallen out with friends or stranded without a way home.
All of these scenarios can put people – especially girls – in potential danger.
The Street Angels are a great example of practical Christianity having a practical effect by visibly helping to reduce night-time crime.
They also avoid the need for many people to go to hospital casualty departments by giving basic first aid or picking up glass and bottles.
The Angels are taking that age-old message out on the streets to young people who would not normally give religion a second thought – and do it all for the good of society.
