Over the Christmas period, a number of Bishops have spoken out. Desmond Tutu criticised his own Government in South Africa for failing to confront Magabe.Bishops from within the Church of England have made some very pointed attacks on the current government.The Rt Rev Stephen Lowe, the Church's Bishop for Urban Life and Faith, said he feared Britain would simply return to a "financial system based on indebtedness" after the current crisis.
"The government isn't telling people who are already deep in debt to stop overextending themselves, but instead is urging us to spend more," he said. "That is morally suspect and morally feeble. It is unfair and irresponsible of the government to put pressure on the public to spend in order to revive the economy." You can read the full article here
Jesus had a great deal to say about both the poor and money, so I think the voice of the church in this time of crisis is to be welcomed. Over the coming months, it is becoming increasingly clear that many people - the poor most of all- are going to pay a very high price for the economic policies which have been pursued over the past couple of decades.
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