Letters | Hong Kong’s Anglican church could be more proactive as protests rock the city

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The exterior of Bishop’s House, the residence of the archbishop of Hong Kong. Photo: Xiaomei Chen

Published: 6:20am, 10 Sep 2019Updated: 6:20am, 10 Sep 2019

As an Anglican, I was taken aback by the Hong Kong Anglican bishops discouraging Hongkongers from adopting a confrontational approach during the ongoing protests. As an American living in Taiwan, I wrote a letter to the dean of the cathedral expressing my dismay at these actions, which the secretary said had been received. After all, the Catholic and evangelical churches have proactively assisted and ministered to the people of Hong Kong in these trying times.

However, while visiting last week, I stopped by the Anglican cathedral and asked to speak to the dean. I was told he had jet lag from his vacation by his secretary. No bishop could speak to me. Not even one priest was available the entire week. Why has the Anglican church shut its doors on its members?

Professor Dave Hall, Ming Chuan University, Taiwan

Churches should chastise violent protesters

Unruly people are causing damage to both public and private property on a regular basis in Hong Kong. It will costs huge sums of money to repair the damage. All Legislative Council members should unite with one voice to condemn these destructive actions. All leaders of the Christian churches, especially the Catholic Church, which has led public processions, should vehemently condemn these sinful acts. The church should chastise, admonish and instruct those who have gone astray. Let’s humbly pray for peace and goodwill.

Elsa Young, Tai Po

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Letters | Hong Kong’s Anglican church could be more proactive as protests rock the city