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quences of taxing independent insti tutions are apt to be forgotten. But the tax experts are not the only ones who tend.to forget the impor tance of keeping alive our religious enterprises' in education and charity. Many Christians are subject to the same fault. As the cost o f living rises, and as taxes go higher, we are. apt to neglect our obligations to support enterprises of education and mission ary activity carried on for the Lord. As taxes increase, we are always in danger of falling into the practice of cutting down On our tithes and offer ings. In this war, there is a real job of “home defense” to be done. This i m - ' plies something more than prepara tion for possible air. raids upon our cities. It involves also the defense of our Christian heritage and tradition. We must keep alive the Faith of the Fathers, in our own hearts, and. in those of our féllow citizens. We must keep alive the fire of liberty and truth and devotion to duty. The “home front” ought to mean more than the defense - of our national home. It ought also to mean the defense of our individual homes. How can we make our own homes strong? We can do this by restoring the family altar, by re-establishing the traditions of the old-fashioned home. ^ RE-ENFORCING RELIGIOUS LIBERTY: • What is the American concept of religious liberty? It is something more than the mere right to set forth your individual views on religious subjects. It means something more than free dom of conscience, of speech, and of press. It also means liberty of oction for the church. To be truly free and separate from the power of govern ment, the church must be in a posi tion independently to carry on its own activities.
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Liberty of action for -the church means that it must fee in a position where it can maintain institutions for the training of ministers and mission aries. In other words, the mainte nance of religious schools, colleges, and Bible institutes is iiidispensable to the maintenance of thé church it self. Chief Justice John Marshall-of the United States Supreme 'Court de clared: “The power to* tax is-the pow er to destroy.” Church institutions cannot, be supported by-the; people, if the people do not have something left over after they have paid their taxés. There are two ways Whereby religious liberty may be nullified, whereby church institutions may‘be ; destroyed. One would be by 'cO.hflscatbry taxa tion—levied by a government on the road to totalitarianism. The other wcmld be by the unwillingness of the people ; themselves to support reli gious activities. Totalitarianism is not *always the product of dictator-minded politi cians. Sometlmés it is the product of the pagan thinking ànd pagan liv ing of a pagan people. The people can destroy their own liberties, through abuse and failure to appre ciate them. Millions of Americans squander their mbney on luxuries and amusements, while refusing to help in the support of religious enterprises. The Constitution may provide for re ligious freèdom, but the provision can not mean very much if the majority of our people lose their devotion for and appreciation of the work o f the church. This is a time in which thosè who truly love religious liberty ought to make special sacrifices ta re-énforcè it by supporting those religious Institu tions which are "training youth to be true to the Word of God -and earnest ly to contend for the faith. There is a strong and appealing evan gelistic tone throughout the story. 175 pages. Fundamental Truth Publishers, Findlay, Ohio. Cloth. Price $1.00. The Cress Above the Crescent By Samuel M. Zwemer Discussing “The Validity, Necessity and Urgency ,of Missions to Moslems,” the outstanding Christian missionary authority of our day on the subject of Mohammedanism brings a book that crowns a half century of his ministry. Dr. Zwemer traces the his tory of Mohammedanism, deals with its basic clash with the evangelical
put there: a deep love for . you and the school. I shall be more than glad to hear from you and also of the activities which are going on at Biola. Although I am busy in His service, there is yet a tinge of home- sickness to see you all again and to fellowship once again with you. The Lord bless you and keep you and make His face to shine upon you; the Lord lift up His countenance upon you and give you peace. Yours to glorify Him,
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• Mr. Krock believes that there is real danger in the discernible trend toward government control of all edu cational and charitable activities. He comments: “ Is it the purpose of those be hind the move to make up to the colleges by Federal subsidy the subsistence funds they would lose? This is a question which is being asked in alarm by educa tors who see no other way to keep their institutions going. If that Is the remedy in mind, then a growing measure of Federal con trol over higher education would ensue, foi the first time in the country’s history, and that pros pect might well alarm the pub- lie as well as the educators.” As soon as the new tax proposals were presented to Congress, organized opposition became apparent - within Congress itself. As this is being writ ten, it is in doubt as to whether the measures will be adopted. Christians who feel that religious, charitable, and educational institutions should not be subjected to direct or indirect burdens of taxation, might render a worth-while service by advising their representatives in Congress accord ingly. "THE HOME FRONT": • The controversy over these new tax proposals emphasizes a point which all Christian Americans ought to bear constantly In mind. Any period of war or turmoil necessarily imposes stresses and strains upon' our most cherished institutions at home. In the midst of mobilization for total war, important elements of our American heritage are liable to be crushed. In the zeal to raise taxes, the conse
Our Li terature Table The Healing Hills By Betsy McCurry
Sent to jail for twenty-five years because of participation in the illegal manufacture of liquor in his native hill country, Ken Parker carried hot resentment in his heart for two whole decades. Then, when a pardon made possible his release five years before the expected time, he returned to his old home, determined to “ get even” with his stepfather who he felt hâd greatly wronged him. The tumult in his heart as he went from home to home; unrecognized by his own family and best friends, is vividly pictured.
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