The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1903-07-01
Religious Controversy.

To THE EDITOR OF The SUNSir. A Sig
nifcant item" Of the Normal College examina-
tions according to the Rev. William O'Brien
PardOw. s. j.. in yesterdays Sun, is that the
successful students from the Catholic schools
receive training In definite religious belief
during class hours along with solid secular
instruction"
Only few months ago the readers Of The
SUN were entertained by the Same writer
boldly maintaining that Calico. in the face OF
the text OF condemnation. was punished Tor
attempting to drag the Bible into the dis
cussion of the heliocentric theory-the fact
being that that theory was condemned ex-
diction Of revelation. and. by a previous
decree. all books containing that theory were
put upon the Index"
During that same discussion Joseph Igna.
thus Carroll. Boosting of having enjoyed
the blessing IS Of a Jesuit educstion," inform cd
the readers that the "illustrious order" held
the evasion Of historic charges to be Lawful;
itself Are both Of these instances to be taken
as illustrative Of the definite religious belief.
along with solid secular instruction" IN which
LONG ISLAND CITY. June ?7,
To THE EDITOR OF The SUN-Sir: The
letters on the editorial page Of The SIN inter-
est me greatly No one who reads them dis
passionatey can help being impressed with
the revelation they give that the religious fires
Of bate and fannticism that marked the cruel
and blo0dy history OF Europe in the Middle
Ages sin smoulder IN the minds Of men Of the
stroying flame again In American
Alasl We thought all that was passed, in
this country. at least, and everybody was
happy, and nobody worried and made trouble
over his neighbor's religious belief. But
thingss are changing. How much longer will
1t be before the old order vii disappear for
peanisrn flowing steadily and in ever-increas-
ing volume on this land, dedicated TO free
thought and religious liberty? 7. B.
BROOKLYN, June 81.
To THE EDITOR OF THE SUN-Sir: The
question of Bible reading in the schools is Of
interest 20 me. Wemust have the Bible In our
schools. The Jews and Irish are strangers in
our land. and courtesy demands that they sub
nit to our ways or go home. or else send
their children to Jewish or Catholic schools.
AN AMERICAN WOMAN.
CORNELL. n Y. June 81.
To THE EDITOR OF The SUN--,ir: I would
like o say few words regarding the repeated
criticisms on Christian Science. Although
no member OF that sect being Presbyterian,
I honestly think that these attacks have been
both unjust and unkind
This new sect is entitled to its opinions and
do not think it right that people should COM
thing different from their own We all re-
member how Luther's religion was received
by the Catholics. and in my opinion history
time. all religions then existing turned their
attacks upon Luther and to-day every sect
is commenting unjustly upon Christian SCI,
enCe | doubt very much II they (the old
reiigions) are altogether on the right path
II Christian Science heals the sick. uplifts
the fallen and benefits humanity in innumer-
able ways, is it not worthy OF our nVesti-
ON inn9o
Mos, of these criticisms have been sent in
by people who doubtless consider they hold
AZ they don't seem to sh ow it, let them read
the following and honestly answer for them
selves the questions contained therein. IL
may open their blinded eyesight.
The writer of the below given article ia
true follower OF the founder Of Christianity.
and We truly need men Of his caiibre be they
SCIENTISTS. The doctrine he breaches is the
doctrine Of the Muster. who gave us this beau.
tiful commandment Love one another
Is this loving: This u9 Mind end nneh[istiany
ions Of our forcfathers?
The article herewith is written by n Mr..
G., II Wctherbe and Is now reprinted from
the CorsCcru'rd LifC
Paul says Love suiIcrcth long and is kind He
who possesses that. possesses much. He who sup
poses that he possesses largo measure Of pure love
he feels and acts toward those who plainly disagree
with him. He feels and acts kindly toward the
questions: hut when the brother ceases TO agree
with him and distinctly dlSagrcCs witt him In ref
errnce To those same questions does he continue to
re and act toward him Just rs kindly as he formerly
did' Here Is practical test: do not seek TO rVade
H. DO not say that the brother. by his now dis.
agreeing with you. gives you Just ground for not
being as kind TO him as you were before he changed
his opinion. Love Is kind. not because some one
agrees with the logrr but because II Is It's nature
lis character It's quality to be truly and invariably
kind. Love Is kind To the unkind. Can you bear
this testy Love is kind not because people are Kind
10 the lover hut because they ought TO be kindly
treated, whether they he kind or unknd True love
is kind toward the unthnnkiul Does your love hold
out patiently toward such ones
Thanking YOU for publishing this article.