Christian MSP speaks out on mixing faith and politics Christian MSP speaks out on mixing faith and politics 2 days ago Scottish Government Scottish Finance Secretary Kate Forbes has opened up about living out her Christian faith within her high-profile position. Forbes, whose parents were missionaries, is a member of the Free Church of Scotland, and is also a senior member of the SNP, having been in Nicola Sturgeon’s cabinet since 2018. Speaking on the BBC’s Political Thinking Podcast, she admitted sometimes “tiptoeing around” her faith, but stresses she never tries to hide it. ‘Jesus saved me’ I believe in the person of Jesus Christ