644 T H E K I N G ’S B U S I N E S S Subsequently Mr. Bryan sponsored a bill before the Kentucky leg is lature prohibiting the teaching of the theory of evolution—known as the Darwinian theory—in the schools of that state (and we understand that the bill came within one of passing.) . Mr. Bryan’s position on this subject aroused the antagonism oi tne monkey tribe of theologians and teachers in the church, and a demand wa* made that the Committee withdraw the invitation, which they did. This action aroused the Committee of One Hundred in charge of ar rangements in Kansas City, and there were many protests and some discus sion, pro and con, from the pulpits,r some demanding the names of the men on the Program Committee who were responsible for the withdrawal ot the invitation. The discussion resulted in the passage of the following resolu- “Whereas, this committee of 100 has been organized to render all Possible service, locally, for the success and entertainment of the International S. con vention to be held in Kansas City next June, and desires that all membership of the Protestant churches of this continent may be represented here, and may unitedly and harmoniously plan for the development and strengthening of the work of the Sunday Schools, and the advancement of the kingdom of our Master, now therefore, knowing the spirit and ability of Hon. Wm. Jennings Bryan, and his great interest in the Sunday School cause, and believing that he will, if invited to speak at the convention, respond with an address full of encouragement and inspiration to all, we urge those who are in authority in the preparation of the program for that convention, that an invitation be given to Mr. Bryan to be pres ent and deliver such address.” This resolution was afterwards amended bytthe addition of the following: “ It is further resolved that in view of the publicity given the matter, and the seeming injustice to Mr. Bryan before the Christian forces of this country, we feel that the removal of his name in this arbitrary way from the program would be misunderstood and misinterpreted, and -would result in great harm to the Sunday School cause, to the convention in Kansas City, and to the cause of Christ in general.” ^ A Committee of Ten was appointed to convey this resolution to the meeting of the International Committee to be held in Columbus, Ohio. We are printing these facts that our readers may be fully apprized of the drift in the attitude of the Lesson Committee of the International S. S. Association, and of the increasing power being manifested by .those who deny the integrity of the Scriptures in our Sunday School Association work. The selection of the subjects for study grows worse and worse, and if there is not some radical change soon, those of us who believe^ in the whole Word of God and have some conception of what should be included m a lesson designed to give young and old a practical knowledge of the Bible, with reference to its fundamental doctrines, will be compelled to make such a course and rally the real lovers of God’s Word in fellowship. There are thousands of loyal teachers and preachers who have become weary of the course given us, and of the often absurd and uncalled for wresting of Scripture verses designed to satisfy the enemies of the truth. Let a protest go forth from every teacher to the International Committee concerning their attitude toward Mr. Bryan, and let us all pray that this layman, with his outstanding position before the American people, may be used of God as a leader of the forces in the church who ring true to the whole truth: _ ~ T- H: , READ ABOUT ANNUITY
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