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Canadian Senator Addresses the General Conference Session
July 5, 2000
Toronto, Canada .... [Danielle Lee / ANN]
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Senator Anne Cools of the Canadian Senate addressed the Adventist World Session after participating in a panel on religious freedom and persecution. She commended the church on its humanitarian efforts.
“It was a real pleasure to participate in your discussion panel on the question of religious freedom and persecution,” said Senator Cools, originally from Barbados, who also emphasized the need we have to “develop our souls and spirit and live as one with God.”
Appointed to the Canadian Senate in 1984, Cools is actively involved in social services. She was introduced to delegates as having founded the first shelter in Canada for battered women. Her activities in actively protecting the rights of children of divorced parents to achieve an ongoing and meaningful relationship with both parents were also noted.
“You can invite me to your events anytime,” said Cools of her invitation to attend the discussion panel. “I’ll be happy to come.” |
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