Fast to speak over KKK costumes, where are churches on other issues?

The speed at which the churches in Ards responded to the KKK event is breathtaking.
By The Newsroom
Published 1st Nov 2018, 06:30 BST
Pacemaker: Images ofklansmen bearing crucifixes on the streets in Newtownards drew stern criticism from church figuresPacemaker: Images ofklansmen bearing crucifixes on the streets in Newtownards drew stern criticism from church figures
Pacemaker: Images ofklansmen bearing crucifixes on the streets in Newtownards drew stern criticism from church figures

In addition, there is the somersaulting to reassure the followers of Islam.

Perhaps the same group of churches might consider the victims of Islamic terrorism along with the victims of IRA terrorism who seem not generate the same enthusiasm or interest.

Hide Ad
Hide Ad

While no one supports unbiblical hatred, (which isn’t the same as saying there is none at all), why the blindsided approach?

The Ards KKK event can be left to the police. What cannot be so left, are the host of issues these churches have abandoned, ignored and otherwise defaulted on.

It is especially puzzling that their voice only operates in one direction.

Rev E T Kirkland, Ballyclare

Related topics:IRAIslamBallyclare