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28/10/15

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Originally posted by mistyrains ↑

Catholic priests slam Tony Abbott's anti-immigration Margaret Thatcher Lecture

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"Two of Australia's leading Catholic priests say they are "appalled, ashamed and offended" that former prime minister Tony Abbott would cite the Bible on the world stage to argue for anti-immigration measures."

"Catholics consider the New Testament teaching to "love thy neighbour as thyself" as one of the Bible's central messages."

"Retired Bishop Pat Power told Fairfax Media he was "absolutely astounded" and "appalled" by Mr Abbott's use of the Bible to preach a "narrow-minded" and "hard-hearted" approach to some of the world's most vulnerable people.

"I'm ashamed that a former Australian PM would be putting out a message like this," he said.
"People will make their own judgements but that's completely at odds with what's at the heart of Christianity. I'm certainly offended."

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The Catholic Church, and especially its priests, would be better off looking after its flock, particularly the young boys that attend its schools and churches. It's not in a position to lecture anyone about the importance of morality.
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