The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920, 1912-06-29

Tic error Oh the theories tracing tnelT
paternity back to Huxley and OAR
win, which are generally grouped to-
getheS under the term, evolution.
These theories tend to place life, men
tai and physical, upon basis Of gross
materialism. We cannot argue the
question here and now; but it is suffi-
cient to say that an accurate UNDER
standing OF biology reveals the fact
that involution. with all it's intricate
mysteries and beautiful phases, pre-
cedes in the operations of natures
realm, all manifest evolution. Within
the acorn are potentially contained all
the elements which constitute the
towering oak. 49,.
We must, also, contend against and
confute the errors of that strange cult
known as Christian Science. NotWith-
standing its name, it is neither Chris
tlon nor scientific. It is one of those
phantoms of the mind characterized
by the Apostle Paul as Science false
ly so-called." In the name of Christ,
who treated disease as an objective
reality. Christian Science declares dis
ease to be non-existent, thus attempt
ing though in a blind misunderstand-
ing and bewilderment to negative all
the healing miracles of the Savior.
From the Far East has come a vip-
erous element of thought antagonistic
to Christianity, which seeks to con-
vert the Christians Of this country to
an Oriental Cult bearing the title of
theosophy. Logic must be welded for
the destruction of this error as Ro-
land welded his magic sword and
with spirit like unto that which an
imated Siegfried in his successful at
tack upon the dragon.
Assuredly the study of logic ought
to be made a prominent feature of all
scholastic training and thus the souls
of the disciples taught in academic in
situations will receive an element of
learning which, in the equipment of
the soul, will prove of inestimable
value.
When the visitor to ancient Athens
had climbed to the highest point in
that beautiful city, he found himself
upon the summit of the Acropolis,
whence he could look out over the
municipal area and its environs and,
in one direction could behold the blue
sparkling waters of the Aegean Sea
and, beyond, the wide spreading plain
which surrounded the city, could dis
Germ snoW-capped mountain ranges,
one of which comprised Olympus-the
home of the gods.
Close by him, towering above the
Acropolis he behold the chief object
of veneration by the Athenians, the
marvellous statue of Athena, goddess Of
Wisdom, statue fashioned by the
master-hand of Phidias, the most ia
nous Of all the sculpto~s of all the
ages. That statue was not symbol Of
War but of Wisdom, a tribute to hu-
man learning.
In like manner the great of soul in
our own age when they have ascend
ed to the Acropolis of the minds best
estate and the worlds best ideals, will
find there, honored with supreme rev.
erence, that wisdom which is the re-
suit of learning. There arming him.
self for the strife into which, of ne
cessity, the soul is day by day preci-
plated, he may go forth in confidence
to meet all foes assured Of protection
against their assaults and of countless
triumphs in the field of intellectual
endeavor. He will be imbued with all
that is good and true and beautiful,
the charm of graceful and honorable
life and thought will be his sure pos
session.: and in the contest wherein
he seeks to slay error and to enthrone
Truth, he will prove chivalrous.
dauntless and invincible champion.