The PM and church policy

At the time of Scott Morrison’s ascension to the prime ministership, the minister at his church claimed it was a miracle resulting from fasting and prayer, and would ensure that Australia’s government follows “godly principles” (Paul Bongiorno, “Death of a salesman”, November 17–23). Which raises the question: how would “godly principles” differ from the values of any decent Australian? And do those “godly principles” account for the PM’s continuing obsession with moving our embassy in Israel to Jerusalem – an action with no discernible benefit to Australia and significant downsides – since his church preaches that the Second Coming cannot occur until Jerusalem is Israel’s capital?

– Graham Thorburn, Woollahra, NSW