BIBLE AND PROHIBITION.
(To the Editor of the Times.)
Sir.—l have read Mr Rees’ letters on the above subjoot, also Mr Cbatterton'e reply thereto, and although he may bo welt up in the teachings of the Bible, I cannot seo any proof of hia assertions in that Book. He certainly has made statements, but gives no scriptural proof of the same, whilst . Me Rees giveß undeniable Bible proofs of a'l his statements. Aga’n Mr'Rees is a private gentleman, whilst Mr Ohatterton is a professing Christian clergy, man and prohibitionist, for he surely must be nwaro that prohibition is causing strife, malioe, hatred, and ill-wili amongst peaceful and contented Christian neighbors together with encouraging lying, perjury, and immorality amoDget sly-grog sailors io no-lioense districts. Now, sir, will Mr Chatterton turn round and state that suoh teaehings aro Biblical ? If so, I must confess I would not wish to be a Christian, for I think it must bo acknowledged that suob teachings are at variance with true Christianity and moial teachings. Surely man’s common-sense can teach him suob.—l am, etc., civm
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Gisborne Times, Volume XIX, Issue 1618, 4 December 1905, Page 2
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