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30 January 1995
I write to
say that I support you in the onerous task of drawing up a new
constitution.
As a Christian and a concerned citizen, I would like to
comment on three matters that may well attract much attention in your
deliberations.
Firstly, freedom of speech. Whilst I recognise that we
may have had unduly stringent censorship laws in the apartheid era, it is
a
matter of concern that perhaps when we advocate greater freedom we may abuse our
freedom and fall into licence if there is no framework
of standards to protect
us. Admittedly, it is everyone's democratic right to have freedom in this area,
but I would recommend a
measure of press censorship, continued strict censorship
of "A" films and restrictions on the importation of pornographic materials.
Some standards are absolutes provided to safeguard the morals of a nation and
there is a clear demarcation between these and any
identification with an
oppressive regime.
Secondly, sexual orientation. Homosexual activity is
on the increase worldwide. This does not mean that it is God's norm for men
and
women. In fact the biblical verdict on this is that it is an abomination and a
perversion of the God-given institution of marriage.
I would oppose any clause
in the new constitution that entertains rights for the gay community. Perhaps
provision could be made
for organisations to be established for help and
counselling to those afflicted with this syndrome.
Abortion is another
contentious issue and as a Christian I believe that it is tantamount to murder.
I understand the dilemma of a
woman who has an unwanted pregnancy for one reason
or another but to commit a wrong to rectify this is surely increasing the mental
stress and unhappiness. I urge that careful consideration be given to the
appeal for abortion-on-demand and the right of choice
and request that this
matter should not be legalised
Miss N I Moody
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