ANSWERING A QUESTION.

This morning I listened to our Treasurer, Peter Costello, on a radio interview. Like all politicians he said what he wanted to say despite the questions that was asked. Some questions were just totally ignored and on he rattled with his "political speak". Sadly, too many politicians respond to questioning in the same way.

Is it too much to ask, as we approach an election, that we get straight answers from all our politicians?

How can we make informed choices if we are not given clear answers.

As we draw near to the Federal election I am sure that you, like me, would like to hear what vision our politicians have for our future as a nation; what is their "Big Picture"?

A good democracy is built on robust debate and integrity, not weasal words.

The lesson is for us - to answer questions honestly - and set a good example.

Hope

Recently I attended a "civil" funeral. And let me say, it was extremely well done. Great care and reverence was shown. But what intrigued me was the use of religious language and symbol whilst trying to be "non religious". There was a real sense of groping around in the dark for answers to deep questions about "life", "death", "purpose" and "the eternal". As a Christian I would have loved to have been able to jump up and say - "there is the bright light of Christ" that will illuninate and answer all your groping, all your questions.
It was not the time for that, but we must all, as we have opportunity, share the Good News with others so that they might find "The Light of Christ" and in that light find the answers to life's deep questions.