Anglican Archbishop of Melbourne, Dr Philip Freier, today described Tabcorp’s proposed move to allow gambling on Good Friday as a “terrible desecration.”
“Good Friday is a day of profound significance for many Australians because it’s the day we remember Christ’s suffering and death on the cross.
“To turn Good Friday into yet another day with easy access to gambling would be abackward step.
Australia is riddled with weird Archbishops. They are always fighting some silly cause. “Wimmera church leaders said the move, while not unexpected, reinforced that people lived in a secular society.” Yes they do. Perhaps Australian Anglicans could show enough self-restraint not to gamble on Good Friday?
There is precedent for casting lots on this day – but not a good one.