THE MILITARY SPIRIT.
V TO THE EDITOR. Sir,-—I would, like to know if any of youx* readers can inform. *me in what way compulsory training affects Christianity as Mr S. S. Chapman points out to-day. Is it against the spirit [of 'Christianity to be prepared to defend that which is our own, or must we. Ml on our knees and offer up our goods and chattels to whatever foreign nation cares io fall upon us? Should one defend his home against burglars, or should he, in a spirit of Christianity," retire under the bed? So far as I am able, as an ordinary human being, to understand' the aim of compulsory training, it is to prepare us in the lise of weapons and knowledge for (defence purposes only, not as many antii militarists ■ blazon forth, to fight for fighting's sake; and if there are some amongst us cowardly enough to hide under the cloak of religion or whatever they can find handy, then let them be made to do their ■ share or suffer the penalty of the law. We all hope we shall never need our defence forces, but if ever occasion arises, let* us bo in a position to protect purselves* and our country. Surely this is not erring against the spirit of Christ tianity. . ' , A CHRISTIAN. August 10, 1911.
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Ashburton Guardian, Volume XXXI, Issue 8445, 12 August 1911, Page 6
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