Salient. An Organ of Student Opinion at Victoria College, Wellington, N.Z. Vol. 18, No. 11. August 12, 1954
Thoughts For Today
Thoughts For Today
The Almighty Ruler sometimes withdraws sustenance from men because Of sins, but [unclear: nev] theless we believe that he whom hunger kills goes to God (or the fish and chip shop) unless he was particularly sinful.
—Abbot Aelfric.
" . . if moral disapproval of a country's internal government were traditionally considered a legitimate reason for declaring war on that country, wars would be even more frequent than they are and that is why such disapproval is not considered a legitimate reason for declaring war. A national policy based on national self interest and an honourable adherence to treaty obligations may look selfish and legalistic, but it is less dangerous to peace than a policy based on the crusading spirit."
—Iain Fletcher,
"Encounter," No. 8.