Asia News VATICAN God’s law, not majority rule, guarantees democracy and rights, says Pope vatican pope benedict xvi address international theological commission natural law ethical relativism
Nowadays some claim that ethical relativism is the true guarantee of freedom and that the Law is based on the will of the majority. History shows however that majorities have made mistakes. Hence, we must raise awareness and mobilise people of good will against this point of view irrespective of religious convictions.
10/05/2007VATICAN God’s law, not majority rule, guarantees democracy and rights, says Pope Nowadays some claim that ethical relativism is the true guarantee of freedom and that the Law is based on the will of the majority. History shows however that majorities have made mistakes. Hence, we must raise awareness and mobilise people of good will against this point of view irrespective of religious convictions. Vatican City (AsiaNews) – Natural Law, i.e. “the norm written by the Creator in man's heart” is the true guarantee of democracy and human rights, not ‘positivist’ law, even if it stems from the will of the majority...
10/05/2007MYANMAR Burma’s children hunger for rice Behind the monks’ protest is hunger for rice, as well freedom. The vast wealth of the nation is exploited solely by the military regime while the majority of the people live below the poverty line. The media is even forbidden to speak about the children who are dying of Dengue.
10/05/2007MYANMAR Doubts about general’s offer of talks with Aung San Suu Kyi Junta chief sets preconditions for meeting pro-democracy leader. Her party announces it will vet the offer. US chargé d’affaires is invited to Naypyidaw but it is not known who will receive her. UN envoy Gambari will brief Security Council today whilst Burmese Christians fast and pray for peace.
10/05/2007JAPAN Japanese probe in orbit around the moon Probe will release several satellites which will study the moon for more than a year. It is the most ambitious lunar mission since the United States’ Apollo missions according to Tokyo. Japan, China and India are racing to send their own astronauts into space and on the moon.
10/05/2007BAHRAIN Manama wants to expel foreign workers after six years Tiny state’s labour minister says his proposal is motivated by the high number of expatriates and international treaties that might require equal treatment in health care, education, housing and especially citizenship for both natives and foreigners.
10/05/2007INDIA - MYANMAR Candle light prayers for the people of Burma by Nirmala Carvalho The Delhi Archdiocese has organised a vigil Sunday to take place in Sacred Heart Cathedral. The archbishop explains his worries over the junta’s actions and recalls: the Church proclaims the sanctity of life, there were humanity is oppressed, we lift up a chorus of voices.
10/05/2007SRI LANKA Civil society in Colombo seeks justice for death of murdered priest by Melani Manel Perera In an open letter to authorities over 22 civil organisations call for independent inquiry into the death of Fr. Nicholaspilai Packiyaranjith. They urge the Government and rebels to respect religious leaders and humanitarian workers who work to aid the victims of war.
10/05/2007TURKEY Sentence for Father Santoro’s murderer upheld Supreme Court of Appeals upholds sentence; young murderer will purge 18 years and 10 months in prison. Doubts remain about possible principals and connections to the Hranti Dink murder.
10/05/2007CHINA Beijing concerned over student’s protest against expensive canteens September in Guangzhou tens of thousands of students boycotted the canteens in protest over price hike. The protest, organised in a short space of time via internet, worries authorities, who “freeze” prices and clamp down on news. Experts: for the imminent CP Congress, Beijing wants to avoid “disorder”.
10/05/2007PAKISTAN Pact signed between Musharraf and Bhutto The deal signed overnight sets out the immediate cancellation of all legal “politically motivated” proceedings. The People’s party presidential candidate remains undecided. The question of the uniform has been discussed but not disclosed.
10/04/2007INDONESIA Jakarta’s liberalisation in education alarms educators Two university professors warn that the government’s plan to open public schools to foreign investors will widen the educational gap between rich and poor, make access harder for the latter and endanger freedom to teach.
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