Time to have a say

Published: 1 August 2010

BRISBANE archdiocese's Catholic Justice and Peace Commission (CJPC) executive officer Peter Arndt points out that "the Church should not be telling Christians how to vote, but the Church can be a voice for people who do not have power or influence" (Page 3).

So far the Church has been speaking out for migrants and asylum seekers, among other disadvantaged groups. Both major parties have adopted a harsh line on asylum seekers, supposedly responding to polls.

That means Christians need to speak up louder for compassion. The CJPC's forums offer a chance for doing that, or we can always write or phone politicians.

PETER BUGDEN
Editor