QUAKERS AND WAR
Mr. A. R. W. Gregory is to h. commended for his excellent leito of Julv 1., replying to "Just 1 Diggei. rheie are many in this land quick to judge such a bodvas the Society of Friends withoutaftfn knowledge of their attitude to and some followers have recefrrt unfair treatment from ill-infant people. Though not a Quaker n*. self, but as one who appreciates® the movement a magnificent Chris! tian example of unswerving lose jnri service to humanity irrespective tf race, colour or creed, I cannot tea but be impressed by the power fo good which the Society of Riafe and other Christian "bodie mas strongly voice and demand In flu much discussed "new order" ta'l* shaped when peace comes. linss. vice will not be enough titneier has been enough*, and it willbefte duty of every citizen of NewZeA&d to bury his selfishness, greed aul prejudices, and to follow faithM? the principles of Christ, He the earth "rendering unto no an evil for evil, but overcoming «ii with good." That is tne lesson we have still to learn and until to & follow His example we can ne»er expect or deserve lasting tmw E. J. C. PRATT.
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Auckland Star, Volume LXXII, Issue 167, 17 July 1941, Page 6
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