THE CHURCH AND POLITICS.
The Church ha,s not considered it part of its 'function, hitherto, to engage in local or general "polities. It has allowed its' adherents to record their votes at the ballot box without the slightest direction from the pulpit. The wisdom of this attitude on the part of the Church scarcely demands discussion. Whether the Church could not, with a degree of security, and with advantage to all concerned, direct the attention of Church-goers to the responsibilities of citizenship, is another question. The apathy which at present exists in regard to .municipal matters isi astounding. The Masterton Ministers' Association is discussing the propriety of holding a Citizens' Sunday .on soma convenient date prior to the municipal elections. If this .should result in concerted action on the part of the clergy, there is reason to hope that new life and inspiratkxn would be given to local government matters.
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Wairarapa Age, Volume XXXII, Issue 10278, 5 July 1911, Page 4
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150THE CHURCH AND POLITICS. Wairarapa Age, Volume XXXII, Issue 10278, 5 July 1911, Page 4
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