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Salient. Victoria University Student Newspaper. Volume 38, Number 19. May 29 1975
Conclusion
Conclusion
Although it is impossible to discuss World Vision without referring to our own values and opinions, we have tried to do this openly by clearly stating these. We believe we have been fair, and that our readers will easily decide for themselves whether they accept our judgements or those supplied by World Vision.
| 1) | Do you believe that individual sponsorship is the best means of assisting the development of a Third World country? |
| 2) | Do you believe that Christian evangelism should be an integral part of this development? |
| 3) | Do you accept the political ideology of World Vision expounded in their literature and explained in this report? |
| 4) | Do you believe that World Vision, as presently structured, is responsible enough to the New Zealand public? |
| 5) | Do you believe that World Vision has been honest in explaining its operations to the public; has it indicated the entire scope of these operations? |
There is no doubt that World Vision is effective in achieving its objectives, and despite the organisation's religious and political bias, many people who would not otherwise be helped are currently being assisted by World Vision.
Nevertheless, we believe that it is essential that this aid be considered in the light of the questions raised by this report.
If you have answered 'yes" to the above five questions then you will probably wish to give generously to World Vision. Those who hold a different religious or political position, or who favour a different view of development will no doubt look for other agencies to support.
We hope we have made one thing clear. Just how you view World Vision will depend on your own political or religious standpoint. If this report helps some New Zealanders to examine their own position relating to the means of ending poverty and creating a more just world, then this investigation will have been well worthwhile.