Page 4, The Herald, Friday, January 16, 1981 re PRR ACE -RELIW AE Ganeral Office - 635-6357 Circulation - 635-4357 Postage guaranteed. daily herald Publisher — Garry Husak Editor — Pete Nadeau CLASS. ADS... TERRACE - 635-4000 CIRCULATION . TERRACE . 635.6357 Published every weekday at 3010 Katum Street, Terrace. B.C. Authorized as second class mail. Registration number 1201. Postage paid in cash, return . NOTICE OF COPYRIGHT The Herald relains full, complete and sole copyright in any advertisement produced and-or any eéditorial or photographic content published in the ‘Herald. Reproduction is not permitted without the written \ permission of Ihe Publisher. ") { Published by Sterling Publishers The swing to conservatism in politics and religion in some Western countries is probably peoples’ reaction to the complex issues facing them, says theo- logian Heinrich Ott. People are confused by the complicated problems of our times, says Ott, successor to the Jate Karl Barth, one of the 20th- century's greatest theo- logians, In Edmonton recently as a visiting theologian at the University of Alberta's St. Stephen's College, Ott warned inan interview that religious fundamentalism cannot solve « today’s political problems. “We cannot afford fundamentalist leaders with simplistic views and there is no advantage for social good in such lead- ership,” he said, . In addition to succeeding Barth as chairman of systematic theology at the University of Basel, Ottis a member of Switzerland's federal parliament, as is his wife. - What Olt thinks is needed is inereased dialogue among the different religions, “What they persistently t try to do in the United Nations, namely the politics of dialogue, we should be doing between denominations and religions. Instead of going A reaction to issues back to fundamentalism, there should be an openess to the future.” A problem common to all religions is the survival of humanity after the year 200 — and not merely physical survival, but life with dignity, said Ott. Education should be addressing the elementary question of the final meaning of life, not relying on science to answer such issues, he said, The Vatican's censure of Hans Kung, a well-known Roman Catholic theologian, has generated much public discussion in Ott’s homeland. He said he personnally regrets the Vatican's treatment of Kung, who raised questions about the infallibility of the Pope and the nature of Jesus Christ. Those questions are critical for Christianity and should be discussed in the open, Ott said. On the contrdversy surrounding the feminist movement and the debate. whether God is a male, Ott said that to speak of God as a man is anthropo- morphism — giving him a human form. But on the other hand, to speak of God as a female is only repeating the mistake. It only makes sense to say that it doesn't matter whether God is male or female, he said. f LETTERS WELCOME The Herald welcomes its readers comments. All letters to the editor of general public interest will be printed. We do, however, retain the right to refuse to print letters on grounds of possible libel or bad taste. We may also edit lelters for style and length. All letters to be considered for publication must be signed. SAE wo WHATS THE q CTE EE PTENT?... Pa fA { TALKING - POLITICS ‘This space offers your provincial and federal elected officials a place to say their plece. Columns are selected on the basis of relevance, not party preference and are the opinions of the author not the editor or this. [ newspaper. ” | By BILL BENNETT Let me first of all wish everyone a happy and prosperous new year. This is the time of year when we took afresh at ourselves and resolve to do our best both for ourselves and for those affected by what we do. So much in life depends on our at- titudes. Those who expect to fail usually do. But those who meet their challenges determined to master them can often perform deeds that to some might seem impossible. We have an Inspiring example of that In ‘Terry Fox, the youtig Port Coquitlam ‘man who gained the:-admiration of not only his countrymen, but the world, with his Marathon of Hope. What some call problems others call opportunities. And that distinction is one that can make the difference in whether we fall or succeed. Certainly, British Columbians can look to the future with optimism and con- fidence. And! am sure that 1981 will be the best year yet in this province. Yes, we have problems. But the problems are manageable. And our opportunities are unlimited. lam looking forward this month to the provincial cabinet’s tour of northern and central Vancouver Isiand from January 19 to 22. On January 19 we will visit Port Hardy, Port Alice, Port McNeill and Campbell River. On January 20 we will go fo - Comox, Courtenay, Qualicum and Parksville. Then, on January 217 we will goto Port Alberni and I, along with two of my cabinet colleagues, will visit Tofino and Uctuelet. On January 22 we will visit WAITING ROOM Nanaimo, Ladysmith, Duncan. The ‘tour Is part of.a continuing effort we asa government have had In the last tive years to bring government closer to people. Last September, for example, we toured the northern and central part of the province. Both my colleagues in the cabinet and | find these tours very valuable in alerting us fo people’s concerns in a way that Is not possible if we were to stay only in the caplial or visit only the major centres. We feel it Is of the utmost importance to make ourselves available to people in the province on this basis In order to un- derstand the problems and concerns of varlous areas. My intention is that we will eventually, as a cabinet, visit every part of this province. . Government risks. becoming remote from people and insensitive to their needs unless the leaders of government go out — among the people and listen to them. Chemainus and- re There is too offen the assumption by ... these who do not get away fram Victoria — and the Lower Mainland that the con- cerns of those small areas are the con- cerns of the province as a whole. That assumption is just not correct. The people in the far-flung hinterlands work to pay a large share of the blilis of this province and they deserve not only the ear of government, but they deserve a real say in influencing the future direction at this province. | intend, along with my cabinef, to keep listening to people, to give them the ear of government, to ga out among them and learn how to become an even better government. Just jogging your memory TORONTO (CP) — If you're one of countless Canadians who madea New Year's resolution to go on a diet, start a fitness program, or both, but now find yourself craving chocolate cheesecake and an easy armchair, you're not alone. a Trying to motivate Canadians to start a fitness program is easy, experts find, Persuading them te stick to it, not only until next New Year's but for a lifetime, is infinitely harder. ; Russ Kisby, president of Participaction, the in- dependent, government-funded organization working to improve the fitness and sporls par- ticipation of Canadians, sees some progress toward the goal of national fitness. In 1972 when the organization started, fewer than five per cent of adult Canadians were regularly active. In the latest survey, 22 per cent engaged in some form of frequent physica! activity. Kisby says the excuse the other 78 per cent use most often is that they don't have enough time to exercise. But he adds that as little as 15 minutes of vigorous activity three times a week can make a difference. Jogging is the first thing that pops into people's minds when they think of fitness. But experts say it’s often the wrong activity for someone just slart- ing an exercise program. It'snofun to drag yourself out af bed when it's still dark and go jogging all alone. “When we talk to people who are highly (physically) active, their reason is that it’s a pleas- - urable part of their daily lives,” says Kelly Sheard, promotion officer for the fitness services unit in the Ontario ministry and culture and recreation. “They like the social aspect, too." If you want to get out of the trap of making New Year's resolutions to get fil, the experts offer the following advice on how to stick to an exercise pro- gram. —Don't set your sights toa high. If it takes too much time te exercise, chances are you'll make an excuse for missing workouts. Start with a brief, easy program but do it consistently. —Don't decide that you're ‘going to give up smoking, go on a strict diet and work out for an hour every day. You're making an impossible com- mitment and it won’t last. Doit in easy steps, —Associate your exercise program with. something else that you do every day, such as brushing your teeth. —lf your program involves the use of equipment such as a bicycle or weights, leave them out where they're convenient {o get to. —Get a friend or family member to join you. Peer pressure is a good motivator. —Check your weight or measurements only once a week. More often might show too little progress and prove discouraging. . —Don’t become discouraged if resulta seem slow, Persistence pays off. ; “ And, if you're one of the unfortunate ones dieting: as wellas exercising, here are some tips to help you honor your lowcalorie meal plan. —Fruil is not as good a snack as raw vegetables becayse it makes you hungry. —Even black coffee shouldn't be used to stave off hunger pains because it makes you tense, irritable and less able to concentrale, Skim milk or un- flavored yogurt is better. Avoid hidden sources of fat such as salad dressings, Use vinegar or lemon juice instead. Substitute plain yogurt for mayonnaise when preparing canned salmon or tuna salads, —Drink at least three to four glasses of water each day. Drink it when you wake up in the mor: ning, 30 minutes before exercising and sip it during workouts. \ i Sa AEN HUI is % | } MeCresor 'BYOS, / i F SOUENIR a | “C.CEDILLA,MY ASS! ARCHIE, HOW'S YOUR GAELIC?”