Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-09-23
VIEWS OF BAUSMAN
Defined and COntrasted With Those
of the Orthodox DivineS.
THE PROBLEM OF A FUTURE LIFE.
No Agreement Yet by the PreSbytery's
Examining Committee.
THE PROBLEM OF A FUTURE LIFE.
MINOR NEWS FROM THE THREE STATES
rsrEcIAI TELEGRAM TO THE D1sPArcH.l ]

rsPECIAI TELEGRAM TO THE DIsPATCH.l
ROCHESTER,, Sept. 22.-The committee to
Investigate the case of Rev. J. H. Baus-
man appointed by the Allegheny Presby-
tery has met two or three times, but has not
yet agreed upon its final report. They have
learned Mr. BauSman's views That gen.
Ileman holds TO the doctrine of the Kenosis
that during Christs incarnation He emptied
himself OF His divinity and assumed it
again after the resurrection-ad doctrine held
bv DR.. Howard Crosby and Others But
MIR. BauSman believes most cordially in the
divinity OF Christ.
With regard TO future punishment he
holds the views on preterition main
tained by Dr. Campbell, of Sewickley,
the Chairman of the Presbytery's COM
nittee. This view is to be advocated i'll the
Prcsbyterian ministers meeting next Mon
day by DIR. Kumler, one of the leading
divines Of this city. As to the case of
many who die without making a profession
of religion, Mr.. Bausman is not always sure
where they go. He inclines somewhat to the
theory of a second probation. He has not
advocated these views in the pulpit or on
the platform, and simply holds them as
opinions. With regard to the case some
members Of the committee are charitable,
but others think something must be done.
NO TRIAL SEEMS PROBABLE
The report will be made to the next meet
ing of the Allegheny Presbytery. 1t does
not seem likely there will be a trial for
heresy, as Mr.. Bausman's views have not
been heralded from the housetops, and are
by no means as positive and dogmatic as
those held by many prominent men in the
church on the doctrine of perfection in this
life, on Premillennialism, second proba-
tl0n and future punishment.
Mr.. Bausman entertains the idea that ''the
love of God is broader and extends farther
than some think"
The editor OF the New York Epanoelist, in
his paper of September 3, says: "In our
present confession there is one great mystery
Ot lmpenetrable darkness, that hangs like a
black cloud over the altar of atonement and
fOrglveness and salvation, viz: The doctrine
that God has from all eternity foreordained
portion of the human family to eternal
sufering-a sentence of death, which Calvin
himself pronounced horrible decree" DR..
Field, apparently, does not believe in eternal
punishment, and he is one of the great
teachers OF the church.
Prof Henry Preserved Smith, in
the presence of the whole Pres
TEaT ia Dero ad hs docsEne of ass
Preshy yteTian Church is therefore, that in
every minute of time, so human beings drop
into that abyss of unspeakable torment, to
he punished with the devil and his angels
there forever.
MERCY FOR LOST SOULS.
Now, SIR, think the most of us have a
secret hope that God has reserved some way
TO himself by which he may at some time re-
store some, at least, of these lost souls"
DR.. Smith apparently inclines to the theory
OF second or third probation, and the ulti-
mate salvation of ALL and yet he is teaching
in Lane Theological Seminary.
Many people want to know on what
grounds of justice a Presbytery can touch
Mr.. Bausman for miles and indefinite state
mSnts, when DR. Field and DR.. Smith are al
lowed TO go untried. The people of Mr.. Baus-
mans church are warmly attached to their
pastor and wish to see fair play.