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FAS. Sa = ry a ite f i) hn {20 v a; » ¥ ) d UB Er Mar ME se a a EN at a Pa ee KA Rea cad ¥ ih enti § © LET ARRAN ; BRET LRA 10 -- PORT PERRY STAR -- Wednesday, Feb. 9, 1977 Dr. M.B. Dymond appointed nationa continued sion over to the public as effectively as we should. Q: One of stated aims is to _.set up additional _congre-. gations and to handle rapid church development in Can- 'ada, yet we hear every day that church attendance dropping alarmingly. A: This js very difficult to assesS. There was a study done this past summer that indicated just that, yet we - find on the other hand that all across the country, people are seeking out the church more than ever. 1 sense among the clergy a certain optimism that people are turning back to the church in. greater numbers than ever before. Young people should be encouraged to this end. No one with any sense has ever denied that the church has a good, steadying, calming influence on society. i Q: At least on the surface, our society seems to have developed a greater social consciousness, doesn't it? A: That is right. Q: And the church tends to reflect that, doesn't it? A: 1 think so. Q: But society seems to "have céme to that point outside of the church. The church has often been criti- cized for practicing a kind of passive. 5 ism. Non-involvement with the outside, very concerned about their own and not much outside the church. In the fields of human rights, civil rights and even anti- war; the church seems to have rather timidly. and even reluctantly, A: Yes, I would' have to agree with that, but only in part. The church has been highly sensitive in involving itself in anything that would smack of Church and State. I for one would never like to see a National church. The church then could no longer be the conscience of human- ity. Q: But that's the question. Has the church been the conscience of humanity, or has it simply moved with the tide? Should it not have been the leader? A: Yes, I think you are quite right in saying that it wasn't a very stirring con- science at times.... / Q: As it should have n? A: Yes. The church hasn't spoken loud or strofigly mineral offer these benefits? Shur-Gain Minerals do. Six, or more formulations, to but you do need the choices. Does your livestock L- meet every feeding and roughage program. You won't need all six, probably one or two, See your Shur-Gain dealer about the best choices in minerals and at modest prices. hse essential minerals for livestock Shur-Gain--for the modern farmer WALLACE MARLOW CO. LTD. BLACKSTOCK - ONTARIO 986-4201 CHARGE , f Egon 2 Going South Before you leave drop in and see our Cruise & Swimwear selection: o BATHING SUITS eo CABANA SETS e SHORT SLEEVE SHIRTS, etc. " RE Port Perry Phone 9 SI ANT PARI REY LYRIS DRT Ad TARR enough with one, undivided voice, Q: Had the church's res- ponse been more ecumen- cap of local Liberals to have it located here in view of the jobs and economy boost? A: 1 thought of the peniten- A: Of course I do, John, But I tell you without any ~ hesitation, that it simply | not exist... J'm sure... ical, would that have mude a "~tiary~on-'two "basis. As there have been bigger difference? , A: Yes, I think it would have, and that's why I'm very encouraged by the ecu- menical movement. I'm encouraged, but disappoint- ed at the slow pace at which" it moves. Q: Is it (church's outspoke- ness( too late? Some say it comes too late to save the church. _ A: It's never too late to do something that needs to be done. _ . Q: Will church complacen- cy return with perhaps any future slip back into com- placency by the public? A: I'm not sure that the church should be accused of being complacent. Perhaps we should go back to what we said before, that it wasn't vocal enough about them. Q: Do you think the church will slip back to being less vocal? A: I don't think so. Don't forget, we are getting a new breed in the church. The church is moving more rapidly in tune with the times than ever before. " Q: About your experiences ...you are obviously respect- ed in political and church circles, yet -politics is the science of compromise while the church teaches uncom- promising principles. Has this created any problems for you in your career? A: No, I never did. I never compromised by funda- mental political and Chris- tian principles. You know, I sometimes wonder about the attitudes of people of your profession that politics is a profession that, well, per- haps the most decent people shouldn't get involved in. But you know, when you really study politics, you'll find that its politicians are no better or worse than the general run of society. Q: But have you ever had to make a choice between the two? Between political ex- pediency and your Christian principles? A: Let's say I've been faced with the request, but I never hesitated to say no. Q: Was it not unusual for you to be outspoken in favour of bringing the pro- posed' federal penitentiary here? I've heard from several people that it would have been a feather in the o TERRY SETS ) </ [en 4 ¢ | Vear sch human beings, we haven't reached the stage where we can do without them. A Christian responsibility and our social responsibility should have dictated our actions. Also, I did look at it as an economic stimulous to the community. What ical party derives the most benefit is irrelevant. Q: There is no dichotomy then, between the Matt Dymond who walks into a political caucus meeting and the Matt Dymond who walks into church on Sunday. A: No. But the Matt Dymond who walks into caucus is better prepared to participate in the caucus because he's had some experience in the church. One compliments the other. Q: But-'you know what I mean. The public's view of back room political meetings. polit- break-ins than - Watergate, yet I can't think of every one that held a spotlight as long as Watergate did, or on which the spotlight was so vigorously turned...and rightly so. ) Q: Well, for the Americans it was a catharsis, a mass- ive cleansing of souls, 'but resulting in general mistrust A: Well I only cite this to show that the politician who does wrong has' a rougher time than the ordinary fellow who makes a mistake. Q: Turning to the Advance for Christ again, you say one-third of the money for missionary work will go to overseas work... There's been criticism, especially by black African leaders, that Christian virtues of turning the other cheek and seeking heavenly, rather than ter- Cedar Creek news By G. Kilpatrick Mr. and Mrs. Clifford Wilson and baby of Port Perry have moved.into Mrs. Mary Hutchison's house on the third concession, east of the Oshawa Road." Mrs. Hutchinson has moved to Oshawa. : Victor Larocque is con- valescing at home after his recent operations in Oshawa General Hospital. Sympathy is extended to Mrs. Nick Rensink and family on the death of her father, the late Gordon Wonnacott of Oshawa, The funeral was last Monday from Calvary Baptist Church. Mr. and Mrs. Victor Larocque recently attend- ed the funeral of her sister- in-law, Mrs/ Stan Mills at Magtietawan. The late Mrs. Mills died in Oshawa General Hospital. Mr. and Mrs. John Farrow RGIS CII ICICICICICICICICICICICICICD GG55S K SALE ENDS FEBRUARY 23rd. (0 } i of South River spent a few days with Mr. and Mrs. Rick Larocque and sons. t A speedy recovery is wished to Josie Wilson (Mrs. James, Sr.) who had surgery in Oshawa General Hospital last week. Mr. and Mrs. John Green- wood spent a few days with their daughter, Sandra Carson and family at Hast- ings recently. Smith at Stouffville. George Kilpatrick visited his cousins, the, misses Clara, Edith and Laura Brown in Toronto on Satur- day. Clara-is a patient in Toronto Western Hospital. Always drive to the right of the lane on a hill, not the centre line, warns the Ontar- io Safety League. Unseen traffic over the crest may require evasive action. OOOO | 20" Heavy Duty Chain 3 Ho Sizes Va - 3s - 404 . 3 Hf and the expense of cleared, many owners find their saw pays for itself in a season. One tool gaining popularity is the modern, light- weight chain saw. 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