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Salient: An organ of student opinion at Victoria University, Wellington. Vol. 23, No. 3. Monday, April 11, 1960

Can A Politician Be A Christian?

Can A Politician Be A Christian?

Can A Politician Be A Christian? or must a politician disregard all religious principles, and the voices of his conscience? A Christian can be a politician — but at the expense of much mental conflict. Mr Hudson outlined to the students the difficulties which he had personally encountered in his lifetime. Mr Hudson was a member of the House of Commons for 20 years and is therefore in a position to discuss such matters concerning religion and politics.

Among things discussed were the licensing laws of England, New Zealand, and the violation of licensing laws by night clubs.

Only one question was raised after the talk: and it concerned the All Blacks Issue. Mr Hudson thinks the question is very hard to answer. He thinks, however, we should not let economical and financial considerations influence our opinions and actions.

—(B.T.M.).