Word: religion
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Dates: during 1930-1939
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...There is no intermediary," he said, "more powerful than Religion (whereof the Church is the interpreter and guardian) in drawing the rich and the working class together, by reminding each of its duties to the other, and especially of the obligations of justice." He recognized the occasional justification for strikes, the necessity for labor unions and decent wage standards, but he made clear that Mother Church could go no further. "As for those who possess not the gifts of fortune," he said, "they are taught by the Church that in God's sight poverty is no disgrace, and that...
...admirably combined in him. Had he died a quarter or a half-century ago it is certain that his death would not have received such little notice. He was one of the first of the higher theologians to lead the way to a more scholarly and appreciative study of religion, heralding the contemporary attitude. He was also one of the first to suffer the resulting public indifference...
...Republicans or Monarchists you can justly dissent over what form of government is best for Spain, or concerning purely human interests. However, when the rights of religion are imperiled it is absolutely essential for Catholics to unite to secure the election of candidates to the Assembly who will guarantee to defend the rights of the Church and the social order. . . . Let us remind you that King Alfonso and his family steadfastly kept the Catholic faith...
...were not badly treated," said Miss Nelson. "General Ho gave us coffee and cake while we discussed religion and world politics. His wife is mission-educated. So are many of his advisers. His men are well disciplined. They are executed instantly if caught smoking opium. General Ho is a Communist and objects to being called a bandit. He predicts that Communistic principles will eventually conquer all China...
...Forthright Socialists are its Chairman Francis Adams Henson, 26, a Columbia graduate student; Professor John Bennett (Philosophy of Religion) of Auburn Theological Seminary; Director Walter Ludwig of Pioneer Youth of America; Economics Instructor Patrick M. Malin of Swarthmore College; Field Secretary Paul Porter of the League for Industrial Democracy; Graduate Student E. B. Shultz of Union Theological Seminary; Industrial Secretary Charles Webber of the Fellowship of Reconciliation. Its other members: Harold F. Clark, Josephine Little, Lois MacDonald, Mildred I. Morgan, Clara Taylor, Sidnev David Gamble (Ivory Soap family...