The
Archbishop of Canterbury said he was “embarrassed” and “irritated” that the
Church of England invested indirectly in online lender Wonga.
It comes after the Most Reverend Justin Welby told Wonga the Church
would try to force the firm out of business by helping credit unions compete
with it.
But the CofE later admitted it invested in funds that provided money for
Wonga.
I think if this row over Wonga and other pay day lenders has taught us
anything it’s that you should always make sure your own house is in order before
you come out and criticise.
This is just like Newcastle striker Papiss Cisse who said he wouldn’t
wear a shirt with Wonga on it because of his religious beliefs, and he was then
spotted in a casino, what’s that phrase those in glass houses. . . . .
Don’t think for a moment that I’m defending Wonga or I’m on their side because
I’m definitely not, but a word of advice to Cisse and the Church if you’re
going to criticise make sure there’s nothing hiding in the woodwork that can
come out and make your criticism redundant.
They say any publicity is good publicity, so if that truly is the case
then I bet Wonga can’t believe their luck.
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