The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-08-19
KANSAS COAMENT
GIVE THE CHuRcH 4 CHANCE.

GIVE THE CHERCH A CHANCE.
why is 1t that in building churches
men men 40 not use the same common sense
that characterizes their actions in the
construction of other buildings?
why Is 1t that church is nearly al
ways built in such a way that proper
ventlIatlon is impossible and pure air
| is at a premium?
Why is it that while theaters and
other places of public amusement are
comparatively cool, the churches of any
city are TOO close and hot to be tOier-
ated during the not weather of the
summer?
Which is most important, beautiful
memorial windows that cannot be-
opened TO let In the light and air. or
the welfare of men, morally and physi-
l-cally?
At this time. when some of the con-
gregations of this city contemplate
building new churches, these questions
are pertinent, and worthy of little
consideration.
AS matter of fact, in many churches
not only in this city, but elsewhere,
comfort and health conditions are sac
r11ced to vain show which ought to be
the last thing any church should be
guilty of. While theoretically most Of
them are constructed on scientific lines
IN 1act, they are most unscientihc
Great stress is placed on the acoustic
properties of an edifice of this kind but
of what avail are acoustic properties
in church SO hot that no one wants
u go anu near the sermon.
If churches We're properly built there
would be no excuse for any pastor to
shift his congregation to rheater.
Why rot build the church in the first
place as comfortable and inviting as
any theater% Churches usually cost
enough money that they ought to be
the most comfortable and inviting aud
fence rooms in a community, but 1T is
true that as a rule they are dreaded
by the most Gevout at this season of
the year.
It would seem that after hundreds of
years of effort in church building, no
one has yet been found with the cour-
age to attempt to make a building for
purposes Of worship that is comfortable
and attractive. It might be a good
thing in planning for the new churches
that are soon to be built in Wichita to
digress little from the old lines and
give the people a church that is really
what it ought to be.-Wichita Beacon.i
IN THE GOOD OLD DAYS.
Certain women are storn1ing about
because, they say. they do not get
their rights. Be that as it may, it is
certain they have made great strides
since the days when the earth was
young. The ancient Israelites made it
easy for n man to get a divorce. He
acted as judge and complainant. and
whatever he said, the woman had to
stand for. On the other hand, no pro-
vision was made for the woman TO
start a divorce proceeding, or get ALI
lnony. The following is sent to the
Globe by an attorney, who says he
has it on authority that it is an &C
curate form of the ancient decree:
''I, Abraham. the son of Benjamin,
srrnamed Wolff the priest, and at this
time dwelling in the city called Ans
teiredonl, which is situated by the sea !
side called Taya and by the river
Anstel; or if I have any other name.
or surname, or my parents, or my
place or the place of my parents: by
my own free will. without conpulsion,
do put away. dismiss and divorce thee,
my wife, Rebekah. the daughter Of
Jonah, the Levite; or if thou hast any
other name, or surname, or thy par
cnts or thy place.. sor the place of thy
parents, who vast, heretofore my wife.
but now I put thee away, dismiss and
eivorce thee, so that from this time
thou art in thine own power, and art
at thine own disposal. and mayest be
married to any other man whom thou
pleasest; and let no man hinder thee
in my name from this day forward
and forever; and. 10. thou art free tol
any man. Let this be to thee from
me. q bill of divorce. an instrument Of
ismission. and a letter of separation.
according to the laws of Moses and
LraeI. "SEALTEIEL,
1.-THE son Of Palthiel, witness.
'CALONYMUS,
1.-THE son of Gabriel, Witness
-Atchison Globe.