“No Moral Utopia” (Press, 9 September 1985)

In a letter to the editor published on 9 September 1985, Neville M. Rush expresses his concerns regarding comments made by Mr Wall of the Gay Task Force, who stated that homosexuals seek to participate in society rather than undermine it. Rush acknowledges that Mr Wall and other genuine homosexuals may hold this belief, but he argues that they are being exploited by individuals who aim to dismantle societal norms and traditional Christian values. He suggests that there is a push for secular and atheistic ideologies reminiscent of those found in socialist states, which he characterises as oppressive and inhumane. Rush particularly criticises Susan Taylor for her support of these socialistic and atheistic movements while simultaneously expressing compassion for a Soviet Baptist dissident who is suffering under a regime she indirectly endorses. He perceives a contradiction in her stance, noting that her "humanistic love" seems incompatible with the oppressive systems she supports. Rush concludes with a provocative question regarding the implications of allowing private matters in "other people's bedrooms," questioning if this stance would also condone serious crimes like rape and child molestation. His letter reflects a strong opposition to the evolving views on homosexuality and societal values during that time in New Zealand.

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