St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1892-03-14
KILLED HIS BROTHER.
The Fatal Religious Contro-
versy in the Great North
ern Shops
Subject of a Sermon by Rev.
A. j. Benedict, Congre-
gationalist.
Urges Christians to Mutually
FOrbeap More to Each
Other.
The So-CalIed Catholic School
Question Sensibly Dis
cuSSed.

Rev. Arthur J. Benedict, pastor of
the Pacific Congregational church,
preached before large congregation
last evening. His sermon was based on
the quarrel of the two workmen, Bader
and Griffin, ia the Great Northern
shops, which originated from religious
dispute and resulted in the death OF
Bader Tie preacher took his text from
Matthew ", "a, Il say unto you love
your enemies" He said it was a de-
plorable fact that 1000 years after
Christ had uttered these words re-
ligious dispute should be the means of
bringing about so terrible ali end as
murder. Patrick Griffin and Louis
Bader had quarreled, and with a
club the former had struck down
his enemy. How great is the dan
ger of human anger when a
man with wife and family dependent
upon him, whose hands were free from
crime, could in one moment become a
murderer. The incident at the Great
Northern shops was an echo of The past
centuries, when many bloody crime
was committed in the name Of religion.
emew massacre illustrated spirit that
had prevailed in the world since Abel
was cut down by his brother Cain. Mae
auley had we'll sounded the idea in the
character OF the man, who, like SOL
dier of the Lord, with Bible and sword,
rode among u.s." Religious conflict in
the present day is mainly between
Catholics and PrOtestants. Their diff
ferenceS are many, and considerable
feeling is often created in some local
tiles. There are three methods used in
the controversy. The first and the fool
ish one that exists among the ignorant
classes, is to
Come to Blows.
as did Bader and Griffin. The second
is to avoid discussion, and the third is
an effort to come to a mutual under
standing ard forbearance. This last, in
the end, works for the good of all.
This idea of mutual liberation should
be extended as far and widely as
possible, for both branches of the Chris
tan church have much to contend with
in common. Together they must wage
fight against atheism, intemperance
and the evils in general that beSet the
present day.
One great point of dispute between
Catholics and ProteStants is the school
question. But were it is understood
that no public money could be appro-
priated for the support of sectarian
schools this question need not be the
one of issue. A great deal of local an
tagonism has been created over the
Saltwater and Faribault schools. TO
him this seemed to be merely dispute
over question of dress, and entirely
unworthy of the widespread discussion
and warfare that had been INDUCED in.
Within the Catholic church and right in
our midst there was great progressive
spirit. with Archbishop Ireland at its
head, and he would be glad to see the
cardinals hat conferred upon the arch
bishop as recognition of this party of
progress i'll the church. The reverend
speaker in conclusion said:
Religious Quarrels and disputes are
not our mission upon earth. Teach
your faith earnestly in spirit Of love.
1t is not the man who can strikes the
strongest blow, but he who in his teach
ings and arguments follow the noble
example which Christ in His life upon
earth hath set for him."