Churches applaud Opposition’s announcement

Posted on November 23, 2010 
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23 November 2010 – a second press release today from the NSW Council of Churches –

The NSW Council of Churches applauds the decision of the Opposition to not continue Ethics Classes in NSW Schools if it is elected in 2011.

“The voters of NSW can now decide on this important issue,” Rev Richard Quadrio said late today.

“The so-called Ethics Trial taught valueless ethics described by one principal as leaving students without a moral compass.”

“Mr O’Farrell had made some very positive statements regarding this issue and now is to be congratulated for clarifying their position on this issue and giving the people of NSW an alternative,” said Rev Richard Quadrio

The churches never endorse any political party in elections but encourage all its members to vote on the issues.

“The future of scripture teaching in schools is an important issue to many people of faith,” said Rev Richard Quadrio.