By Rod Benson
The Catholic Church and the Australian Christian Lobby joined forces this week to urge Christians not vote in the federal election for The Australian Greens.
Cardinal George Pell described as the Greens as “sweet camouflaged poison.” And ACL Managing Director Jim Wallace has been equally critical of the Greens’ strong anti-Christian stance on a number of issues.
On the other hand, Jesuit priest Father Frank Brennan suggested recently that the Greens had a more Christian message than the major parties on issues such as refugees, aid, public housing and the environment.
We’re all free to make up our own minds about the relative merits of parties, policies and candidates. And on Saturday, as we cast our votes, you and I have the opportunity to influence the shape and direction of Australian society.
Your vote can help our society to be more moral, compassionate and just. Not a Christian society, but one that respects and values Christian principles.
Broadcast on 2CH Sydney, 15 August 2010.
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