Leaders need wisdom, diplomacy and resolve to find the way of peace

Posted on September 21, 2014 
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Phillip Jensen“Any sensible person wants peace, but the way of peace is not as easy to find as the way of war. The Prime Minister calls Australia a carefree nation yet we have to confront the Islamic State overseas and, it seems, at home.

I would not want my words twisted again in public debate so let me be perfectly clear. Our leaders need our prayers for wisdom, diplomacy and resolve as they seek to find the way of peace. The evil deeds of recent weeks cannot be left unanswered, but what is the best way to protect innocent people on the other side of the world? …”

– Dean of Sydney Phillip Jensen writes in The Daily Telegraph.