Devastation of Spiritual Life Of Maoris
THREE MAIN EVILS Per Pro«» A«vo<*tat!on AUCKLAND, Oct. 15. The position of the work of the Church among the Maori people of the diocese gave cause for serious concern, said Bishop Simkin when addressing the Anglican Synod to-day. “The prevalence of drunkenness, lack of control in moral conduct and indifference to worship are three evils which demand the serious attention of Synod,” the bishop continued. “The Ghurch cannot stand aside merely looking on and doing nothing to stem the of the spiritual lives of the Maori people. We must seek to find out where our weakness lies and apply the remedy.” In the fullest co-operation with the Bishop of Aotearoa, the Rt Rev. F. A. Bennett, he hoped to exercise towards the Maori people the ministry of his office and to bring more closely together in worship and the service of God the people of the two races.
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Manawatu Times, Volume 65, Issue 245, 16 October 1940, Page 8
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