The Bishop of Coventry has spoken about the importance of a wider strategy to combat the “swinging axe of cruelty” wielded by Isis extremists.
Introducing his speech in the House of Lords, the Rt Rev Christopher Cocksworth quoted German theologian Dietrich Bonhoeffer, who said that when a madman “comes down the street” swinging an axe, it is our duty not just to apply plasters to the injured but to stop the madman with whatever means are expedient.
“The Government is seeking to join with others to stop the madman swinging the axe of cruelty, and stopped we are agreed he must be. The question is what are the expedient means for doing so?” Bishop Christopher said.
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The Bishop of Coventry has spoken about the importance of a wider strategy to combat the “swinging axe of cruelty” wielded by Isis extremists.
Introducing his speech in the House of Lords, the Rt Rev Christopher Cocksworth quoted German theologian Dietrich Bonhoeffer, who said that when a madman “comes down the street” swinging an axe, it is our duty not just to apply plasters to the injured but to stop the madman with whatever means are expedient.
“The Government is seeking to join with others to stop the madman swinging the axe of cruelty, and stopped we are agreed he must be. The question is what are the expedient means for doing so?” Bishop Christopher said.
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