The Key West Citizen Newspaper, May 7, 1954, Page 5

“Be Kind To Animals” Week Observed Christian Faith And Concern For Animals By REV. LLOYD PUTNAM (This is a reprint of an arti- cle provided by the American Humane Association in keeping ‘with “Be Kind to Animals’ Week, May 2 - 8.) Does the Christian have obliga- tions toward the welfare of ani- mals? Such a question fas been rarely faced in modern times. Per- haps this is because of indiffer- ence, most probably it is because of the preoccupation of ministers and laity with other aspects of the Christian life. It would seem clear, however, that concern for animals is implicit, if not explicit, in the Christian faith. On what is. this conclusion based? Let us look. An intelligent regard for ani- mals is abundantly witnessed to in the Biblical faith itself. Consider the Christian view of creation as set forth in Genesis. The creation of man is not separated from that of the earth and’ the ocean, the beast of the earth after his kind and cattle after their kind, and everything that creepeth upon the earth after his kind: and God saw that it was good.” (Gen. 1:25). it is because of this unity of creation that Christians sing, “This is my Father’s World.” The animal is not viewed as alien to either man or God. Rather does the Christian see behind all of animal life the same God who makes himself known within the heart and soul of man. God created man in his own im- age as a part — only a part — of the drama of creation. He also gave man “dominion over the fish of the sea, and over the fowl of the air, and over every living thing that moveth upon the earth.” (Gen, 1:28). This is not, however, to be a brutal dominion. Man is to delight in all of creation, even as God beheld that “it was very good.” Man is given the gift of freedom, but with that goes the idea of responsibility. He is ans- werable to God for the way that he uses God’s creation. He is to be a steward, not a tyrant.... On the basis of this Biblical view, man not only has obligations to his fellowman, because both are creations of a common God; man also has obligations to animals, be- cause they, too, share in that com- mon ereation. This obligation is explicit in the Bible itself. In Proverbs we find, “A righteous man regardeth the life of his beast.” (12:10), In Num- bers we read of the angel of the of the sheep.” That is Jesus dealt with people even as did the good shepherd who knew that his sheep were dependent on him. Here we find a_ direct relationship being made between the good man and the man who is most sensitive to the needs of his animals. There can be no doubt that concern for animal welfare was a respected value in the early Christian com- munity. All of the Biblical passage quot- ed above offer a considerable ba- sis for a humanitarian program. They even make one wonder whe- ther the Christian who sees no re- lation between his faith and the: welfare of animals has read his Bible carefully! Kindness toward all life is a character trait that can and should be developed in the Sunday school. On the basis of the author’s know- ledge it would appear that the more liberal denominations in par- ticular are taking pains to instill a proper reverence of all of life including the’ animals but much remains to be done. Kindness to- ward animals is not only important in its own right; it will also help to increase a child’s sense of kind- ness toward others. As Plutarch put it “were it only to learn bene- volence to humankind we should be merciful to other creatures.” The story of Nero is illustrative of what can happen when a youth begins his life by finding pleasure in tor- menting animals. Nero closed his life by becoming infamous because he found greater pleasure in tor- menting and burning his fellow man. A minister might well ask whether his Sunday school is try- ing merely to teach reverence for human life or for all life, Sermons are another natural channel by which the Christian can be confronted with his responsibi- lities to the animal world. Just as the Christian life is incomplete without respect for a proper use of our natural resources it is also incomplete without a due respect for animal life. Is there any valid | reason why the minister can’t state this not sentimentally but intelli- gently from the pulpit? Perhaps the best opportunity that the Christian leader has to push the humane movement is during the annual “Be Kind to Animals Week” sponsored by the Ameri- can Humane Association. Local humane associations should urge the clergy to participate in the week through special sermons discussions exhibits posters and other means. If the Christian min- ister is fully aware of his respon- sibility to God’s creation he should readily respond to the best of his time and ability. The Christian will continue to have an amputated faith if there is not some provision within it for an intelligent concern for the con- tinuance and kindly treatment of the magnificent animal kingdom. Friday, May 7, 1954 THE KEY WEST CITIZEN Page 5 Delegates Resume Deadlocked Debate On Korea At Geneva By ROBERT B. TUCKMAN GENEVA () — East-West dele- gates returned to their deadlocked debate on Korea today as Red China threatened to bog down peace talks for Indgchina as soon as they start. The two-week-old effort for uni- fication of Korea, resuming after a three-day recess, appeared near- ing its expected unproductive end. None of the 19 participating na- tions made formal requests to speak, but Colombia and the Phil- ippines indicated they might take the floor when the session opened. A potentially jarring note in the Lord that rebuked cruel Balaam for smiting the ass three times. In Deuteronomy we are confront- ed with a law of Moses that for- bade muzzling the ox that treadeth out the corn. The reason for this is enlightening. In Biblical times, a pair of oxen dragged a heavy sledge over the sheaves that were spread out upon’ the threshing floor. Prohibiting. muzzl ingfot he floor. Prohibiting muzzling of the oxen meant that they could eat some of the stalks. In the Mosaic law we also find instructions about lost and injured animals. “If thou meet thine enemy’s ox or his ass going astray, thou shalt Indochina talks, slated to start Monday, was injected by an of- ficial spokesman for Red China, Huang Hua. He told newsmen his delegation at the opening session would de- mand admission of the Communist “governments” of Laos and Cam- bodia, as well as such other “‘inter- ested states,” including India, Indonesia and Burma, The West considers the ‘“Com- munist regimes” of Laos and Cam- bodia are virtually nonedistent. A French spokesman said his government would refuse to sit at the same conference with Tepre- sentatives of “phantom regimes which exist only in the imagination surely bring it back to him again.” (Exod. 23:4). “Thou shalt not see thy brother’s ass or his ox fall down by the way, and hide thyself from them: thou shalt surely help him to lift them up again.” (Deut. 22:4). Even rest is provided for the cat- tle in the same command that pre- sents it to us. “Six days thou shalt do thy work, and on the seventh day thou shalt rest; that thine ox and thine ass may rest, and the son of thy hand maid, and the stranger, may be re- freshed.”’ (Exod. 23:1012). A good shepherd in Biblical days, as well as today, was one who showed a real concern for his flock. He fulfilled his obligations toward the source of his food and clothing. Is it any wonder then that when the New Testament writ- ers tried to find a way of express ing what Jesus meant to them they chose the symbol of the shep- herd and the sheep? To them Je- sus became “that great shepherd of the Vietminh.” Some Western observers viewed the prospective Chinese move as purely a propaganda maneuver. They felt the Chinese would not insist on additional invitations if it appeared such demands would wreck the talks. In setting up the Indochina dis- cussions, Russia and the Western Big Three agreed that nine dele- gations would be present at the opener, They are the Big Four, Red China, the three Associated States of Indonchina and the Com- munist-led Vietminh, The Soviets earlier this week said they would propose India, Burma, Thailand and Indonesia join the talks. But Western sources did not expect the Russians to press this to the point of endanger- ing the negotiations. The United States wants to restsict the Indo- china conference to as few nations as possible. France’s delegation here drew encouragement from the vote of VACATION 8 AM. till Lot No. 1 424 SOUTHARD STREET Tel. 2-2242 1947 CHRYSLER Windsor Town & Country FOUR DOOR RADIO - HEATER and LUGGAGE CARRIER $487.00 NAVARRG, Inc. For Saturday Only SPECIALS 9:30 P.M, Lot No. 2 OPP, NAVY COMMISSARY Tel. 2-7886 1952 CHEVROLET Two Door Sedan POWER GLIDE RADIO - HEATER $1247.00 confidence given Premier Joseph Laniel’s government by the Na- tional Assembly in Paris yester- day. The vote authorized Laniel’s government to continue to negoti- ate here for an end to the seven- year Indochina war. The French also were expected to make new efforts for a tempo- rary cease-fire at beleagured Dien Bien Phu to permit evacuation of French Union wounded. Russia rebuffed an appeal along those lines by French Foreign Minister Georges Bidault, seeking instead to maneuver the French into direct negotiations with the Vietminh rebels. Bidault rejected the Russian French recognition of the Viet- minh, Visits His Home CHICAGO (#—Rodney Dee Brod- ie, the 32-month-old Siamese twin who survived a history-making op- eration, is visiting his family at Ferris, Il, Rodney’s home thus far, except for a brief Christmas holiday at Ferris, has been the University of Illinois Medical Center, where he and his twin Roger were separated in 1952, The operation cost Roger A medical center spokesman said the visit, of two or three weeks, is part of the center’s pro- gram for Rodney’s continued emotional and social development. “Rodney talks constantly and well,” the spokesman said, “and now is learning to walk.” Citizen Want Ads Bring Results “. «+ And I keep it in per- fect repair with loans from CITY LOAN COMPANY!” é CITY LOAN C&., of Key Wes! 2-5681 524 Southard St. Singer Claims He Sought No Special Favors In i PHILADELPHIA ™ — Singer]. 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The military conference, and talks, would be designed to pro- duce a provisional security ar- |rangement to stand until later second-stage talks eventually re- sulted in a formal security treaty. _ A minimum of five and a max- imum of 10 or a dozen countries could be represented in the first conferences, Authorities said the British have agreed to cooperate, and they termed this a forward step. Previously the Churchill gov- ernment had withheld joining in Dulles’ proposed “united action” pending efforts for an Indochina peace settlement at Geneva, Dulles will report to the nation by radio and television tonight on Indochina and on other subjects, notably the Korean peace dead- lock, with which*he dealt at Ge- neva last week with Allied nations and the Communists. The broadcast is scheduled for 8:30 p.m. EST. His 30-minute talk will be car- ried at the time of delivery by the ABC TV network and by NBC, CBS and Mutual radio networks. Rebroadcasts will be carried by CBS TV at 11:15 p.m. and by ABC radio at 11, Advance information was that he would emphasize his and Presi- dent Eisenhower’s resolve — spite disappointments so far — to form a united front with friendly nations aimed at saving Southeast Asia from Communist commuest Then, aids <>." bs © the next few days with icra of a number o: cou. a could be included in alli particularly about the subject of military negotiations. Informants said it had not been settled just what countries would be included, and they emphasized that the con- ference is still only a proposal sub- ject to revision. Dulles is reported to have told a group of congressmen Wednes- day night that the United States of making any security vle?~> >>- Plicable to Laos and Cambodia, which have not been as ieavuy involved in the seven-year fight against Communist-led forces. 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