On his website, Rev. Moyes stated the policy to impose a ban of Muslim immigration was not carefully debated and prayed for by CDP members. Instead, it was an idea thought of by Rev. Nile. Though the immigration policy was 'spirited rejected,' but, later it was endorsed given the thousands of brochures that were already printed.
In relation to the call for the closure of the Islamic school, this education policy was never discussed or endorsed by the CDP, as quoted on the website.
Policy made on the run was 'deplorable,' said Dr. Moyes. He goes further, describing it as 'not democratic' in its methodology and not Christian in its theological application.
These two policies were example of wedge politics, explained Dr. Moyes, who defined it as: "Creating an issue that will cause fear and anxiety in the minds of some citizens that will drive them away from other parties and into voting for the CDP, which promises simple and probably unworkable solutions."
It is not surprising therefore the two policies were 'uniformly condemn' by churches, clergy and Christians alike.
Personally, Dr. Moyes also expressed disapproval of the CDP immigration policy, which he described it as unacceptable and contrary to the parable of the Good Samaritan.
"Condemning a whole race or religious group and preventing them from coming to Australia as refugees or immigrants on the basis of race or religion is not acceptable policy for Christians. We have examples of the Good Samaritan in the teaching of Jesus that is total abrogated by such a policy."
"Such a policy does nothing to solve the social issues caused by some people from Muslim and non-Muslim backgrounds, but only inflames the situation," he concluded.