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Adam and Eve: allegorical progenitors?
From Anthony Sturges, Johannesburg
When it comes to discussions over the origins of man (“How Church’s teachings on Adam and Eve have evolved”, September 7), opinions can and do vary wildly.
28 September – 04 October, 2011
Headlines
» HOPE&JOY series begins: Remembering Vatican II
» How media distortion harms women
» Cycle pilgrimage ahead of climate meeting
» Best friends: Priests and their pets
» A good time to spring clean our lives
This Week’s Editorial
A journey of hope and joy
A journey of hope and joy
Mention the Second Vatican Council to young Catholics today, and chances are that they will voice their lack of interest in the Church’s most important event in four centuries, believing it to be as relevant to their lives today as the dusty LPs of Engelbert Humperdinck and Mantovani.
Solving the gang problem
When we don’t take care of the youth, not only do we deprive the world of future leaders, but we also create a breeding ground for crime. What’s happening in Kinshasa is just one example of the situation in many African cities.
Antiseptically yours, Chris
Last month a letter to the editor by Albert Vianello raised the question of germs, and a fellow Catholic, Dr Michael Pravetz, responded by pointing out that if one had a fear of germs then one should pretty much avoid all forms of contact with absolutely anything and anyone.
How do we prove that faith is not idiotic?
The first ecclesiastical territory to be established in Southern Africa in 1818, was what is now the archdiocese of Cape Town. In fact, it is still known as the mother church not only of Southern Africa, but also of Australia and New Zealand.
Church unity between East and West?
From Martin Schreiner, Pretoria
Will the differences between the Catholic and Orthodox Churches ever be resolved to enable our two “sister Churches”, as Bl Pope John Paul II so ardently hoped in Lumen Orientalis, “to operate on two lungs again?”
21 September – 27 September, 2011
Headlines
» When and where Radio Veritas will go on air
» Bishop condemns corruption
» Singing it right at Mass
» How do we prove our faith isn’t ‘idiotic’?
» Parish of the Month from Jo’burg
This Week’s Editorial
At last, Radio Veritas
At last, Radio Veritas
It has been a long, arduous road which Radio Veritas had to travel to receive the right to broadcast on the airwaves, as a radio station should. Read more…
Mass around the world
BY COLIN BRYDEN
My wife and I were discussing the difference in style between priests celebrating Mass in different churches. Some exude joy, some are sombre. Some insist on reading all the parish notices, other mention just the highlights and trust you to read the bulletin.
