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...controversial Mechanics Hall speech last April, he said he did not question the right of religious and other organizations to organize private schools. He said, however that "I do question the honesty of their tactics when they attack public schools in an attempt to undermine confidence in secular education." He also objected to public funds "flowing in some form or other to private schools...
...proposed that New York schoolchildren sing parts of Smith's anthem at the start of each day. Up until then the mention of God had been practically taboo in the public schools, and Levitt had offered his idea as a substitute for a regular morning prayer, to which secular groups strenuously objected. Last week after months of worried debate, the school board made the proposal official. Henceforth, each morning, New York City's pupils will at last be able to pay homage to God through Smith's words...
...What Shall I Cry?" In this work, Dr. Evans will spend half the year writing and preparing his talks, the other six months on the road, preaching to men in the armed services, at colleges, church gatherings and various secular meetings. A good Presbyterian, he objects to being called the "voice" of his church, but he will do his level best to get the message of the church across wherever anyone wants to hear...
Public Schools. "We believe in our public school system. It is unfair to say that where religion is not taught in a public school, that school is secular or Godless . . . On the other hand, a way must be found to make the pupils of American schools aware of the heritage of faith upon which this nation was established . . . On no account must an educational system which is permeated by the philosophy of secularism, something quite different from religious neutrality, be allowed to gain control of our public schools . . . In some constitutional way provision should be made for the inculcation...
...Billy Graham [TIME, Nov. 17] has been mightily used by God and is deserving of this recognition from a secular magazine...