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2 GEORGIA BULLETIN, THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 5, 1968 Christian Violence GENEVA (RNS) - The Commission on Theology of the Lutheran World Federation said here that cases exist in which Christians can “conceivably approve” and participate in violence to bring about a “more just legal structure.” A paper on the “theology of Possible At Times revolution” emphasized, however, that Christians should seek “other responsible solutions” for ending social grievances. The commission met to consider the ramifications of revolutionary forces for theology. r \ Elect W. LOY DICKSON For fc SHERIFF OF CLAYTON COUNTY VI.. ^ WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER II, 1968 Your vote and influence will be appreciated Your friend at all times, not just at election time. SPECIAL NOTICE TO NEW VOTERS ASK SOMEONE WHO KNOWS X For Courteous - Efficient Service 'A A man's record speaks for itself. ★ Sheriff for over 20 years. Select the man with the experience and qualifications It cost you less taxes. Interfaith Drive our other Christian and Jewish brothers and let us with them stretch forth a united hand of help to those children who cannot help themselves. ‘‘Our common acknowledgment in faith that God is our Father demands that we see all men as his children and, consequently, as our brotheis. If our faith is alive then it must reach into the marketplace and produce 'the bread which feeds these brothers when otherwise they will surely die. “Confident of your generous response, 1 pledge our cooperation to the Atlanta Jewish Welfare Federation and the Christian Council of Metropolitan Atlanta. May the humanitarian effort we share draw us closer not only to the people of Biafra but also to one another,” the archbishop said. Archbishop Donnellan said war is always a horrifying reality, but the methodical extermination of innocent non-combatant men, women and children simply defies the imagination and shocks the conscience of the world. “We here in Atlanta may never meet or come to know even a single citizen of Biafra. (Continued From Page 1) Nevertheless we truly share in the tragedy of this small nation because the suffering it faces is a tragedy for all men everywhere. But to suffer at a distance is not enough. We must do all that we can to save the lives that are left,” the archbishop commented. It is believed that this is the first time that Catholics, Protestants and Jews in Atlanta have cooperated in raising funds for a humanitarian purpose. Representing the archdiocese when Mayor Allen issued his proclamation were Msgr. Michael Manning, vicar general; Father Jerry Hardy, assistant chancellor; Father Michael A. Morris, director of Religious Education; Paul W. Smith, president of the Archdiocesan Council of Catholic Men.;« and - John. Ferguson, chairman of the board of Catholic Social Services. The Jewish delegation was led by Abe Goldstein, president of the Atlanta Jewish Welfare Federation; Charles Wittenstein, Southeast area director of the American Jewish Committee; and Jerry W. Lesinsky, associate director of the welfare federation. Dr. William Geren, president, and Dr. Harmon K. Moore, executive director, represented the Christian Council of Metropolitan Atlanta. Bishop Praises Stand MINNEAPOLIS (RNS) - A Roman Catholic bishop has commended the World Council of Churches and the Lutheran Church in America for their support of selective conscientious objection. Auxiliary Bishop James P. Shannon said “the time is rapidly approaching when all men of goodwill must make a painful decision on where they stand on this difficult issue.” of this fair land express clearly their views on the need for a change in our present Selective Service Act. “As it is now, this law authentically classifies as conscientious objectors any person who belongs to the ‘historic peace Churches’ (the Quakers, the Brethren and the Mennonites), even though more than SO per cent of the members of each of these Churches are not pacifists. CLAYTON COUNTY IS BIG BUSINESS OUR FIRST ONE MILLION COUNTY BUDGET WAS IN 1961, OUR 1968 COUNTY BUDGET IS THREE MILLION PLUS. IT TOOK 103 YEARS TO REACH OUR FIRST ONE MIL LION BUDGET. IT REQUIR ED ONLY 7 YEARS TO TRIPLE WHAT IT REQUIRED 103 YEARS TO DO. P. K. DIXON HAS THE EXPERIENCE TO WISELY HANDLE YOUR COUNTY REVENUE. P. K. DIXON OFFERS YOU EXPERIENCE, HARD WORK AND DEDICATION. ELECT P. K. DIXON YOUR DISTRICT 2COMMISSIONER Elect Howell C. Rovan JUDGE Cobb Superior Court An Experienced Judge With Proven Judicial Ability. Democratic Primary Sept. 11, 1968 This ad paid for by Cobb County Catholic Friends of Judge Ravan VOTE FOR BLAINE H MABRY for COMMISSIONER, DISTRICT 4 DeKalb County Board of Commissioners DEMOCRATIC PRIMARY-SEPT. 11 * This is a county-wide primary. No matter which district you live in, Blaine Mabry asks for your vote and support. “The Congress of the United States will refuse to change the present inequitable legislation on selective service until the citizens “Our present law assumes, incorrectly, that they are pacifists and thus exempts them from military duty.
