Keep the Lord’s Prayer in the NSW Parliament

The Lord’s Prayer is recited daily at the commencement of Parliament and is an important tradition.

In New South Wales, this tradition is currently facing scrutiny after Greens MLC Abigail Boyd moved for the Procedure Committee to investigate alternatives, including the abolition of the Lord’s Prayer.

Pluralism does not require the erasure of Christian heritage. A genuinely plural society should be capable of recognising its historical foundations while protecting the freedom of all people to believe, not believe, participate, or abstain.

The Lord’s Prayer represents institutional humility, moral accountability, and continuity with Australia’s constitutional heritage.

The reciting of the Lord’s Prayer is consistent with the Australian Constitution which says in its preamble that we are a people who humbly rely on the blessings of Almighty God.

It is also a recognition of a greater power: Almighty God, his goodness and role as the source of provision, forgiveness, holiness, and salvation.

Please send a quick message to your local state lower house parliamentarian urging them to keep the Lord’s Prayer.