Focusing on differences that divide communities is what Bishop Harrower believes prevents deeper conversations that could make a real difference.
He believes Australia has become fearful of change and needs to rebuild a positive sense of place.
“We can’t blame the media for creating a divide … people don’t seem to be interested in anything other than conflict,” he said.
“I believe we can work together for the common good and instead of focusing on our differences we need to focus on the values we share.”
Bishop Harrower was a petroleum engineer before he served as a missionary overseas and was appointed to the episcopate in 2000 after being offered the Tasmanian position during his time as a vicar in Melbourne.
He will return to his home state of Victoria to continue his work on the board of World Vision and as an assistant to the Primate of Australia.