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New Zealand Herald, Volume LXXIV, Issue 22922, 28 December 1937, Page 9

BACK TO RELIGION

AECHBISHOP'S APPEAL SURVEY AFTER A YEAR CHRISTMASTIDE REVIEW By Telegraph—Press Association —Copyright LONDON. Dec. 26 The Archbishop of Canterbury, Dr. Cosmo Lang, in a Christmas broadcast, recalled his Christmas broadcast of last year, when he appealed to his fellow-countrymen to return to religion, and in which he asked whether the nation, although professedly Christian, was not in danger of losing hold on the foundation of Christianity. He added: "What was the real impression made by that broadcast I cannot tell. Immediate, dramatic results are • impossible and unexpected, but tidings from all parts of the country have shown that there has been a real stirring of community interest and con-

science, while the Church of England and other Christian communions have be&un to care less for the one withip their folds, but more for the 99 who are without.

"Meanwhile, L would remind all that no recall to religion tan succeed unless it is answered in the minds and hearts and wills of individual men and women

"There is also the question of peace, for which the individual has a responsibility Wh>" can think without dismay of thf' fears, jealousies and suspicions compelling nations, including Britain, to pile up armaments. We are almost tired ot bein.j told that Christianity offers the only solution for world problems. but it is profoundly true. "Nevertheless, it would have morechance of coming true if for 'Christian ity* were substituted 'Christians,' for the infhien°o of what the ever-living Christ can dr> nvans what can be done through the minds and wills of individual Christians."

The Archbishop, concluding, said: "If you really believe any part of the Christian gospel, you should be readv to bear witness tr it openly and cour ageously among your fellows."

KING'S BROADCAST REPETITION NOT LIKELY COURT CIRCLE'S OPINION LONDON. Dec. 2P Court circles-: understand that the King's statement, in Christmas broadcast, that he did not thiuk the people would wish him to carry on, unvaried, a tradition so personal to his fathei, is an intimation that further Christmas broadcasts art; unlikely in the future.

DUKE OF WINDSOR

UNUSUAL CHRISTMAS GIFT GOLD AERO CLUB BADGE - CANNES, Dec. 26 Ihe Duke and Duchess of Windsor received an original Christmas gift from the Cannes Aviation Club, which is a most exclusive organisation. It consisted of the club s badge, executed in gold and silver, which the president presented on a cushion of violets and wattle, forming the colours of the city of Cannes. DAY SPENT IN PRAYER EX-EMPEROR OF ABYSSINIA LONDON, Dec. 26 The exiled Emperor of Abyssinia, Haili Selassie, spent the whole of Christmas Day jn prayer. He received greetings from sympathisers in 20 different countries and from friends in Abyssinia. "A fait accompli must be recognised." said the Netherlands Foreign Minister, answering a question regarding the Dutch attitude to the conquest of Abyssinia. Non-recognition would be harmful to relations between Italy and the Netherlands, he said, and recognition was not dangerous to small Powers.