'Poverty shocks me wherever I see it – and in one of the richest countries in the world, to see these levels of poverty is unacceptable'
In a wide-ranging interview with the Sunday National, Sally Foster-Fulton said she was “greatly concerned” about the rise in food banks.
“That way you are addressing the issue and not sitting on your hands but you are also saying ‘this is not the way to do this as it is not a solution’. She pointed out the Church also works with Christian Aid and other international organisations to make a global impact. “The churches and faith communities are part of Scotland, part of the fabric, so I would hope that those voices would be in that space but whether the Church of Scotland would do that officially would need to be considered – I am not in a position to say ‘yay’ or ‘nay’ to be honest.”
“Right now we are in that deep listening phase and we want to do this well,” said Foster-Fulton. “The word repentance means ‘turn around’ so I would say that is going to be the vital work – an apology yes, but then how do we go in a different direction and make a positive impact? And I think the basis of that is always going to be listening to those most affected.”
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