http://www.theaustralian.news.com.au/story/0,25197,24750170-601,00.html

LABOR MP James Bidgood, the first-time MP under investigation for selling pictures of a protester attempting to set fire to himself outside Parliament House, has declared the global financial crisis an act of God.

In a speech to a function held in parliament he argues that Christian marches for Jesus in London caused the October 1987 stock market crash.

He also predicts the end of the world and one world monetary system.

"We have to say 'What would Jesus do?'," he says.

"In 1987 there was another march for Jesus. That took place in April. And guess what happened in October 1987? The stock market crashed. All property values lost one third of their value and over a million people lost their homes.

"I believe when Christians pray, God does things. I believe what is happening today is as much to do with God in economics bringing judgement."

He goes on to warn that "there is God's justice in action in what has gone on here".

"I believe there is God's justice in action in what is going on here. We haven't seen the end of it. The ultimate conclusion is like I say, we look at Bible prophecy, we are going towards a one world bank and a one world monetary system. And if you believe the word of God and you read Revelations...you will see clearly what is being spelt out. We are in the end times."

Earlier, Liberal frontbencher Joe Hockey challenged Kevin Rudd to deal with the matter of Mr Bidgood's sale of the photographs.

“If I was in Kevin Rudd's shoes he would not be in caucus, he would be gone,” Mr Hockey said.

“What sort of judgement does this man have that his first reaction when someone is threatening to take their own life is to take a photo and then to try and sell it to a news organisation?” Mr Hockey asked.

“What message does it send to the community that a member of parliament's first reaction when someone is trying to kill himself is to take a photo and then try and sell it to the media?

“Under any circumstances it is reprehensible behaviour.”

Liberal frontbencher Chris Pyne said the behaviour was "low rent" and Tony Abbott said it was "tacky".