Social education

Press, 16 July 1987, Page 20

Social education

Sir,—Because marriage is a divinely appointed contract it requires a spiritual dimension between husband and wife to allow it to become completely compatible. I move among many Christian families whose lives are a model for today’s, society v and it would do well for social .educationists to observe these positive areas. In these families are individuals (husband, wife, even children) whose lives have been transformed through the Cross of Calvary. They are aware of their sinful nature, therefore are prepared to allow the Spirit of Christ to move and motivate them towards God’s divine purpose for marriage. I would suggest that D. J. Hill (July 10) studies these positive aspects.— Yours, etc., I. G. SHASKEY. July 13, 1987. Sir,—Secular humanists, including empiricists, rationalists, agnostics and atheists, generally like to be seen as “neutral” scientific people. This avoids the targeting of theli\ own beliefs. But what could be more positively harmful than removing all awareness of our Christian heritage and absolute base for morals from the schools and substituting secular humanism and relativism which puffs up human pride but gives little power for unselfish living and no eternal hope? Humanists talk of avoiding “book control,” but what is less moderate than allout atheism? Harsh repression of religion is a logical consequence of it, as seen in anti-God Russian leaders. It is more Christian influences, rather than more sec-

ular humanism, which will lead to a more just and compassionate world society. Just consider the many Christian groups active as aid agencies, compared with secular groups world-wide. Examples . include church agencies, World Vision, Mother Teresa and the leprosy missions. — Yours, etc ■ < < ” JOHN D. CANHAM. July 11,.1987. ' • • . /:•* • . ... • • ’ ■ i • ’'