Rod Benson

Rod Benson is a Sydney-based minister, theologian and writer. He is general secretary of the NSW Ecumenical Council and ministers at North Rocks Community Church. He previously worked at Morling College and Moore Theological College. He earned a doctorate from the University of Divinity and writes about faith, ethics and public life.

Also known as Rev Dr Rod Benson, Reverend Rod BensonWebsite (opens in a new tab)

What we have documented

We have documented 1 statement by Rod Benson, in 1 case. Each statement below gives the quotation, its original source and a link to the full case.

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Statements by Rod Benson

Rod Benson

Role at the time: Christian minister and writer, in an essay on his website

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Statement summary

Benson opposes escalation and nuclear violence while arguing that Carlson's alleged countdown remains unsubstantiated.

“There is no publicly confirmed presidential deadline for deciding on nuclear use.”
Open source (opens in a new tab)The present threat to Iran and the obligation to resist nuclear violenceArticle body
Why we used this label

Benson combines opposition to the alleged prospective strike with skepticism about the warning's evidence. His moral argument does not confirm Carlson's account.

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