THE NEW CONCORDAT AND CONSCIENCE
(To the Editor.) I "Whether directed from a controllmg mind at the head of the church, or determined by the general consensus of conviction expressed by the mind of the membership as a whole, the result is dependable and representative. Eev. E, 0. Blamires, "Evening Post," 14th August. Sir,—The Key. B. O. Blamires, as spokesman for the New Concordat, has, in his lengthy letters, a great deal to say anent the conscience of those for whom he presumes to speak. But does he mean the conscience of 1914 or of 1930? In 1914 "their conscience" could not tolerate a Bible in schools that did not include the right of entry for the clergy; in 1030 the absence of the right of entry does not prick "their conscience." In 1914 "their conscience" could not abide a conscience clause for teachers; in 1930 a conscience clause is insisted on by "their conscience."
In 1914 "their conscience" was sure that school teachers could not give real religious teaching; in 1930 "their conscience" is certain that this teaching will save the country.
In 1914 "their conscience" would not allow them to consider the claims of the Catholics; in 1930 union with the Catholics is approved by "their conscience." In 1914 "their conscience" repudiated denominational grants; in 1930 "their conscience will tolerate for the Catholic Church a quid pro quo for its assistance. Surely, Mr. Editor, a conscience that can •wobble in this way is.past praying for. In a previous letter I addressed to Archbishop O'Shea a question that has remained unanswered. Had I known that Mr. Blamires was the keeper of the conscience of the New Concordat, I would have addressed my question to him. May I, with your permission, now do so? Why should Catholics who object to the proposed scheme have their consciences and pockets respected, while other groups of citizens who also object to the proposals arc not to obtain similar consideration?— I am, etc., T. A. HUNTER. Oth August. . ' |
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Evening Post, Volume CX, Issue 42, 18 August 1930, Page 8
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