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"Practise What You Preach, Pastor"

Published: Thu 26 Aug 2004 09:23 AM
"Practise What You Preach, Pastor"
"If the black tee shirts worn by the 'Enough is Enough' brigade are indicative of the policies that Destiny New Zealand political party espouses, it appears that New Zealands destiny according to Pastor Brian Tamaki, does not involve well paid jobs in manufacturing," says Judith Bell of MADENZ.
"Earlier this week, thousands of marchers from the Destiny Church - including children - marched against the Civil Union Bill wearing black tee shirts cut not from the cloth of this country, but from the cloth of China."
"As well as turning his back on New Zealand tee shirt manufacturers and workers, it seems that Pastor Brian is willing to turn a blind eye to a brutal foreign regime that incarcerates practising Christians and condones the burning-down of peoples homes if they are found to be 'house churches' of worship."
"Perhaps it is time for Mr Ten Percenter Tamaki to take a plane load of his followers to Tienamen Square where they can shout "Enough is Enough" against Christian persecution in China."
"Maybe after the Peoples Liberation Army tanks have opened fire upon them, they will realise the dangers of dictatorial rule and intolerance, and will value the true meaning and importance of being part of a nation built upon acceptance, democracy and compassion for all people - even if they are of a minority sexual orientation."

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