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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Aug 15, 1968
Page
15
A fragmented, aged text argues that contraceptive use, especially the Pill, endangers family life, morality, and society. It asserts women lose authority and become instruments of men, fearing moral decay, erosion of Christian love, and shifts in gender roles. The piece reflects alarm and delegitimizes evolving sexual norms.
Letter writer argues the papal encyclical misdefines reason and critiques indoctrination. He contends modern civilization depends on science, natural law, and human effort, urging careful evaluation of church authority and the limits of faith in guiding knowledge.
A Canberra Times letter from G. Marks Watson discusses Dorothy Green's critique of the pope's encyclical. The writer defends Catholic positions, cites 1 Timothy 2 5 from Douay, and calls for prayer while praising Catholics who seek God’s will, noting readers’ varied responses and respectful disagreement.
The letter argues the Bible as sole truth against Anglican and Methodist views and mocks contemporary leaders. Citing Luke 21 and Thessalonians, it warns of end times and a “man on the seven mountains” Rome. The author urges readers to seek the author of scripture, quoting B A Hocking.
In a Canberra Times letter from Ainslie, M O'Hanlon cites Sin Sir Macfarlane v Mucnett forecasting family planning and praises mothers who raise many children. He argues against mediocrity tied to materialism and highlights a burned out family in Taree NSW shown on This Day Tonight, urging government support for such households.
Fragmentary column argues that non Catholics show indifference to contraception concerns. The writer notes broadتها social sides and urges readers to consider the issue more seriously, suggesting the topic touches daily life.
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