Word: recreant
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Dates: during 1890-1899
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...Christian religion is at the basis of our civil as well as educational institutions - Christ and His church are necessarily and essentially the patrons of culture, the inspirers of education and the founders of colleges. There have been times when the church has been recreant to her trust. But history has shown that in the long run and considering the contemporary conditions she has been faithful. The past has shown that with religion at the basis of our civilization, culture will be sustained, sound learning encouraged and character upbuilt. But we have had no assuring evidence from history or from...