Hearing both Sides of the Argument

Posted on December 16, 2015 
Filed under Australian dioceses, Opinion

Diocese of Armidale“In a nation where all things in politics seem possible, some things still amaze me – or perhaps the word should be ‘stagger’ me.

It is always dangerous for a man of the cloth to make political comment. While I appreciate the separation of church and state, that does not exclude the church and the sum of its members from entering national debate. So as a citizen of this great country, who happens to be a Bishop of the Anglican Church, I write.

Occasionally, the foolish thoughts of politicians expressed in emotive and seemingly protective and manipulative rhetoric should be exposed. …”

– Bishop of Armidale, Rick Lewers, responds to reported comments by the Leader of the Opposition about a plebiscite on same-sex marriage.