It appears the recent letter to the editor from Auckland Bishop Patrick Dunn is a forgery.
Some-one has written the letter in his name. This is either an act of stupidity (it was fairly obvious the lie would be found out) or a deliberately diabolical act to generate more media attention.
Probably the former, and right about now whoever did it needs to reflect on the dangers of sin, even when supposedly for a greater good.
Unfortunately, Bishop Dunn did not take the opportunity to confirm the sentiment of the letter, and has naively said that he would not comment on issues in another diocese. I say unfortunately, because this issue is not restricted to the Wellington diocese.
The bishops of New Zealand must now get together and make a broader statement on this issue, rather than leaving it as a matter for the diocese.
It appears that if they don't, some-one will for them.
Related Link: Church Probes Hoax Letter
*Update 6:32PM - corrected Bishop Dunn's title. The dangers of brain dump and run.
Some-one has written the letter in his name. This is either an act of stupidity (it was fairly obvious the lie would be found out) or a deliberately diabolical act to generate more media attention.
Probably the former, and right about now whoever did it needs to reflect on the dangers of sin, even when supposedly for a greater good.
Unfortunately, Bishop Dunn did not take the opportunity to confirm the sentiment of the letter, and has naively said that he would not comment on issues in another diocese. I say unfortunately, because this issue is not restricted to the Wellington diocese.
The bishops of New Zealand must now get together and make a broader statement on this issue, rather than leaving it as a matter for the diocese.
It appears that if they don't, some-one will for them.
Related Link: Church Probes Hoax Letter
*Update 6:32PM - corrected Bishop Dunn's title. The dangers of brain dump and run.