Bishop Henry on terrorism. (News in Brief: Canada).Edmonton--In a keynote address keynote address n. An opening address, as at a political convention, that outlines the issues to be considered. Also called keynote speech. Noun 1. here on March 9, Bishop Frederick Henry Frederick Henry, 1584–1647, prince of Orange; son of William the Silent by Louise de Coligny. He became stadtholder of the United Provinces of the Netherlands upon the death (1625) of his brother Maurice of Nassau. of Calgary told more than 1,000 people that war was an ineffective means to combat terrorism. Speaking at the 2002 Catholic Conference at the Shaw Centre, Henry said, "The overwhelming U.S. military response (to terrorism) fuels anger and hatred and serves to inspire new recruits for the causes espoused by those who commit acts of terror. The key is to address the injustices (from which) disinherited dis·in·her·it tr.v. dis·in·her·it·ed, dis·in·her·it·ing, dis·in·her·its 1. To exclude from inheritance or the right to inherit. 2. To deprive of a natural or established right or privilege. and disillusioned dis·il·lu·sion tr.v. dis·il·lu·sioned, dis·il·lu·sion·ing, dis·il·lu·sions To free or deprive of illusion. n. 1. The act of disenchanting. 2. The condition or fact of being disenchanted. people are recruited into terrorism." The bishop, noting "The role of religion as a potentially mobilizing force in recruiting would-be terrorists," called for "a more inventive and resourceful re·source·ful adj. Able to act effectively or imaginatively, especially in difficult situations. re·source  ful·ly adv. response from religious leaders, more than pious denunciations and interfaith peace gatherings." He went on to say that while terrorism was a major problem now challenging the Church, the issues of world trade and the debt-burden on Third World countries also must be tackled (Western Cath. Reporter, Mar. 13.02).
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