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PERTH, THURSDAY, MARCH 12, 1970.
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S.A. Likely To Have Joint Justice Committee FOOTY WITH A DIFFERENCE
It seems certain that S.A.'s major churches wil l set up a joint commission on justice and human development. A t a meeting last Sunday, representatives of the S.A. Council of Churches and t he Catholic Church supported the establishment of the commission.
This depicts an hectic encounter in the goalmouth, with W.A. custodian Danny Civich defending strongly to prevent being scored. Notice the restricted scot ing areas of the goal which is used in the Gaelic code. It's different from the much bigger posts used in Aussie Rules.
Beovich means so that developArchbishop "But where are we gohas given his approval ment action really be- ing?" Dr. Chullikal askCouncil of comes effective." ed. the and Dr. Chullikal said, the "Are we heading for a Churches has approved development movement third world war? Are in principle. It is expected the needed people, action we preparing, consciously or unconsciously, the SACC will consider more and ideas. We are trying to sup- conditions that will dedetailed proposals soon. SA delegates to the ply people — and the velop into another world conference, Church has tremendous catastrophe?" ecumenical Chullikal Dr. said Action for World Devel- human resources," he there was "concern for opment, held in Sydney said. this worldly world, not last month, also attendRealities just for the spiritual ed the meeting. it "We must make use of world," in the Council made Speakers clear the proposed com- these resources." documents. mission would not overConcern for the worldHe said that, when lap with other organis- the Church looked at ly world was part of the ations. the world, it must see its mandate Christ gave the It would be to pro- cruel economic reali- Church. It had been spelt mote "an action-orien- ties. out by Vatican II. tated programme of edu"They're very cruel," Improve cation on development." he said, "especially when Dr. Anthony Chullikal, you consider the third Christians were called associate secretary of world, to bring the world back the Committee of Hum"Human suffering and to the kingdom of God. an Development within human misery are facts -This means we have the Vatican's Peace and of life. to improve this world," Justice Commission adcruelties — he said. "We have to "These dressed the meeting. t ribal discrimination, develop this world, matclass discrimination, rac- terially, socially, econEffective — omically and politically. discrimination ial "The task is to inform cieny man his full sta"Our vocation is to impeople," he said, "to edu- ture." prove the world, develop cate people, to arouse Vatican II said the it and elevate it. the interest of people, to sorrows joys, griefs, "The concern of the inspire the whole Church to persuade those who and anxieties of men Committee of Human are not convinced to ani- must be those of the peo- Development is to make it a more human world." mate the people of God. ple of God. "From this animation we can find the struc ture, the method and the
"IF ONLYICOULD TAKE Anglican Prelate YOUR BOYS . ." Attacks Easy Abortion BY BOB ROBERTS
"If I could take 12 of your players back to Ireland we'd beat any team.-
This is how Dr. Jim cne of Ireland's greatBrosnan summed up the est players." gaelic football match beDr. Brosnan was distween County Kerry and appointed that some WA Armidale, Australia: Anglican Bishop a W.A. side last week- and all Victorian League end. Clive Kerle has come out with a strong clubs would not allow Dr. Brosnan, the Coun- their players to compete defence of the rights of the unborn child, ty Kerry Chairman, said against his club. The chairman of the in comm ents on proposed abortion legishe saw a definite future Priests Council of Perth, Of an improvised game UMPIRE lation he mode to Anglico synod Father Robert Healy, of between Australia and Dr. Felix McKnight, Willagee, will represent here. Ireland. v,ho umpired the match, Perth at the National "I was most impres- used a sensible approach. Priests Convention to be "The sanctity of human life must be asserted, includfled with your passing He was well aware held in Sydney from May ing the potential human life of the embryo," Bishop and backing up," he that WA players would 12-14. K ereie said. said. have trouble adapting to It is hoped that other He noted the trend by which the world was moving "The only difference some of the more skilWas in the fullback and ful gaelic rules — such Perth priests will attend. a way from the Christian view that abortion was morally Alliforward positions. wrong and that Australia should follow the same as running and kicking course. "You need a soccer instead of bouncing the goalie. I intend suggest- ball. But he said, the Christian principle was that man ing this to other teams OTHER PAGES He gave WA players a w as not a biological accident. We play on tour." lot of latitude. Also, he ... 2 Though he was here did not penalise them Editorial, Letters New life began at conception, Bishop Kerele said, f or the first time, Perth for tackling a player in Women's Page . 7 and contained all the elements which made up the Is no stranger to Dr. the heat of the game. hereditary factors in the fully developed human life. Brosnan. Consequently the match Y.C.W. . "The potential human life has rights also. The embryo "I've known all about went smoothly and was is a 'potential child' just as the child is 'a potential Perth since I was a a very entertaining af- Catholic Social Club ... 9 adult'." child." he said. Political Forum ... 10 fair. ."When I was small a Incidentally, Dr. McBishop Kerle said there was emerging in the Angli... 14 picture of former Perth Knight was a former op- Classified Ads ... can Church in Australia a recognition that an abortion Catholic Archbishop Red- ponent of County Kerry Sport . .. 16 w as morally possible when there was a threat to the ond Prendiville hung as well as being a formmother, but any legislation that would imply or open In Our house — he was et umpire in Ireland. the way for "abortion on demand" had to be resisted
Father Healy For Convention
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