Word: earnest
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Dates: during 1920-1929
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...Christianity is taking Jesus in earnest", said Dr. Harry Emerson Fosdick, professor of practical theology in the Union Theological Seminary and pastor of the Fifth Avenue Presbyterian Church of New York, in his address at the Union last night on "What is Christianity?" More than 500 men packed the Living Room to hear him speak...
...pith of Christianity, the speaker said in conclusion, is taking the teachings of Jesus in earnest. "No theological arguments, except those which are associated with the life of Jesus...
...Some test of earnest and sincere purpose of discipleship for belief and for life is reasonably required for admission to the Christian Society. Accordingly, profession of the Apostles' Creed, as a summary of Christian belief, stands and has stood from early days along with renunciation of evil and the promise of obedience to God's commandments as a condition of baptism...
...just as much in earnest in saying: " The public is on trial." But Senator La Follette and all other politicians are forced to adopt, an attitude of comradeship with the public that bars any such expression, of opinion, even if they were naturally inclined towards...
...another opportunity tonight when Mr. A. G. Alloy speaks at the Union. It is not likely that the viewpoint of both men will coincide. General Allen spoke from his experience as the official representative of the United States in the Rhineland. Mr. Alley speaks from his experience as an earnest student of the Rhineland, as a truly unofficial observer. But it will be all the more fortunate if the two viewpoints do not coincide, for in that case nobody who has heard both speakers will be in danger of swallowing whole what either says without taking the trouble...