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EIGHT THE BULLETIN OF THE CATHOLIC LAYMEN’S ASSOCIATION OF GEORGIA JANUARY 4. 1953. ANDERSON'S BARBER SHOP 3100 ROSWELL ROAD CE 7-0711 BUCKHEAD HOLY FATHER CALLS CHRISTIAN WORLD TO BE DEFENDER- RAY GOOLSBY BARBER SHOP Opposite Georgia Power Building 53-A Fairlie, N. W. JA. 3-9143 — Atlanta U. S. HIGHWAY NO. 23 AT CLAIRMONT ROAD WYNNE APT. HOTEL 644 N. Highland Ave., N. E. Atlanta, Ga. TR. 4-4476 ROOMS & APARTMENTS BY DAY OR WEEK Free Parking Excellent Coffee Shop (Continued From Page Two) not the least important, of his complete being, as if it had been astrophied by conditions opposed to his natural development. “Just as a plant cultivated in ground from which vital sub stances have been subtracted, de velops this or that quality but does not reproduce the complete uni form type, so this ‘progressive’ cul tivation, that is, one exclusively materialistic, by banishing some values and essential elements from the life of families and na tions, ends by depriving man of | his true form of thought, judg ment and action. “ In reality, to attain truth, justice and honor — in a word, to be human — there is need of the widest scope and variety in direction. Technical progress on the other hand, when it imprisons man within its own limitations by cutting him off from the rest of the universe, particularly from the interior spiritual forces, fash ions him to its own characteristics of which the most notable are superficiality and instability.” His Holiness declared that “nowadays an apparently blind fascination for progress leads nations to overlook evident dan- j gers and not to take “quite con siderable” losses into account. Everyone is indeed aware how the ; j development and application of an The George E. Kinney Bin Company, Inc. Steel Shelving, Lockers, Parts Bins, Shop Equipment DR. 3-1656 Atlanta, Ga. P. O. Box 5245 A. J. BOHN COMPANY Brick, Building Tile, Spectra Glaze Concrete Blocks CEdar 7-6461, Atlanta, Ga., 3229 Cains Hill Place, N. W. 24-Hr. 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Highway No. 301-25 | invention to a military purpose I almost everywhere brings harm I out of proportion, even in the po- J litical sphere, to the advantages which are derived from them and which could be secured by other paths at less cost and danger, or be quite simply postponed to a more convenient time.” “Who can give an accurate cal culation of the economic damage from progress which is not inspir ed by wisdom? 1 ' the Holy Father | asked. “Such qualities of material, j such sums of money derived | from saving and the results of restrictions and toil, such expen ditures of human labor away from urgent needs, are consumed to prepare these new arms, that even . the wealthiest of nations must foresee the times in which they : will regret the dangerously weak ened harmony of the economy, or are in fact already regretting it, though they endeavor to conceal the fact. I “To a person pondering form ing a judgment of the actual state of affairs — and always allowing for the right of self defense — the present day competition between nations in demonstrating their in dividual progress in war equip ment assuredly offers new ‘signs in the skies.’ But even more, signs of pride, that pride which pro duces on earth wide differences between souls, nourishes hatreds, prepares the way for conflict. “Let those who observe today’s competition, therefore, know how to reduce the facts to their true proportions and, while not reject ing approaches aiming at peace agreements which are always de sirable, let them not permit them selves to be misled by records, of ten of very short duration, nor to be much influenced by fears skill fully evoked to win the interest and support of others who may be glad to be connected with a class of men among whom the ‘homo faber’ (man the maker) takes pre cedence over the ‘homo sapiens’ (man the spiritual being).” The Holy Father asked what would be the normal relationships of social life “without the light of the Divine Spirit and without account being taken of the re lationship of Christ with the world?.” “The answer to this question,” he added, “alas, is the bitter real ity of those who, preferring dark ness in the world, proclaim them selves worshippers of the external works of man. Their society is successful only under the iron discipline of collectives in sustain ing the anonymous existence of one group alongside that' of the other. Altogether different is the social life based on the pattern of the relationships of Christ with the world and with man. It is a life of brotherly cooperation, of mutual respect for others’ rights, a life worthy of the first beginning and last end of every human creature.” In urging Catholics to work with all people of good will, and at the same time defending strict ly Catholics organizations, the Pope said: “We have already stated on many occasions that Catholics can and ought to admit collabora tion with others if the actions of these in the joint enterprise are such as to be of true assistance to harmony and order in the world. “However, it is necessary for Catholics first to take account of the extent of their ability and of their aims; that is, let them be spiritually and technically trained for what they are proposing to do. Otherwise, they will bring no positive assistance, still less the precious gift of truth, to the com mon cause with undeniable hurt to Christ’s honor and to their own souls. “Once that is granted, it is un fair to attribute a spirit of ‘intol erance’ and of segregation — called ‘ghetto’ — if Catholics aim at having the school, education, the training of youth, on a Chris tian basis; to set up Catholic or ganizations in the professions, to support the organized influence of Christian principles even in the political and trade union field where tradition and circumstances advise it.” Declaring that common Chris tian action cannot be merely ‘human’, the Pontiff said: “Christian action cannot, least of all today, surrender its peculiar claim and character merely be cause someone sees in the human association of the present time, a so-c ailed pluralistic society j which is cut off from attitudes | of mind which oppose it, set per manently in its respective posi- I lions, and impatient of every col- j laboration which does not develop on an exclusively ‘human’ plan. If this term ‘human’ means, as it seems to, agnosticism with regard to religion and the True Value in I life, every invitation to collabora- ; tion would be equivalent to a re- I quest to surrender, to which j Christians cannot consent.” In renewing his plea for peace, the Holy Father said: “We do this with a father’s heart and as interpreting the ten der cries of the Divine Infant of | Bethlehem, the source and pledge I of all peace on earth and in the I heavens. “The divine law of harmony in the world strictly imposes on all rulers of nations the obligation to prevent war by means of suit- | able international organizations, i to reduce armaments under a sys tem of effective inspection, to deter whoever should aim at dis- ; turbing the peace with the most fully guaranteed mutual depen- : dence between the nations who sincerely desire it. . . “At the moment, it is a question not so much of hastening to the defense as of preventing the over throw of order, and of giving a deserved breathing space to a world has already experienced too much suffering.” The Pope, who has seen nothing but hot or cold war during the al most two decades of his pontifi- : cate, added: “We have endeavored more i than once in times of crises, with I warnings and counsels, to streng- j i then that mutual dependence, and ! we regard it as a special task imposed by God on Our pontifi cate to forge between nations the j bond of true brotherhood. We; re new Our appeal so that among i the kue friends of peace all pos sible rivalry may come to an end and every reason for lack of trust may be removed. ; “Peace is a good so precious, so : productive, so desirable and so | desired, that every effort in its defense, even with reciprocal j sacrificies of legitimate individual i ambitions, is well spent. We ar£ j sure that the people of the world j are wholeheartedly in agreement with Us, and that they expect a | like sentiment from their rulers.” IS EVERYTHING PICKRICK WAT T 4PF FURNITURE COMPANY See Our 1953 Line of Merchandise Old Peachtree Road GL. 7-2133 -- Chamblee, Ga. JOHN MARSHALL LAW SCHOOL 115 Forrest Ave., N, E. JA. 3-8550 Day and Evening Classes THE DINETTE GOOD FOOD Across From St. Joseph's Infirmary JA. 3-9207 246 IVY ST.. N. E. ATLANTA, GA. tilul l Maternity Fashions . 224 Peachtree St., N. W. 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