Evening star., 1925-10-28
FAITH AND SCIENCE
HELD IN HARMONY
CongregationaIists DepIore
Restriction on Teaching Ac-
Cepted Theories in Schools.

Conviction that there can be no con.
fiict between science and religion was
expressed in u resolution unanimously
concluding business session of the
National Council of Congregational
Churches, and amy attempt of the
State or Federal Governments to in
terfere with the teaching of widely
accepted scientific theories is de
plored."
Proof that the resolution was one
heartily approved by all of the $500
delegates in attendance at the COun-
ell, which concludes IT'S nine days de
liberation in the Washington Audi
torlum with a popular musical tonight,
was seen by the prolonged applause
which greeted its initial reading.
Resolved" states the significant
resolution, that we pledge ourselves
10 the conservation of the spiritual
values embodied in the time -honored
statements of Christian truth. hut be
lieVe that God makes himself increaS-
inglE known throuGh the patient in
VeStlgations of modern scholars;
Sees No Conflict.
I'VE declare our conviction that
there is and can he no conflict be
tween science and religion We de
plore any attempt Of the State or
Federal Governments To interfere
with the teaching of widely accepted
scientific theories and encourage all
reVerent students in their search for
the truth in whatever field, assuring
Them that we welcome all light that
God can give us, and commend to
our minister's and people the preach
nf a
SiStent with modern scholarship"
This resolution was one of fourteen
which We're adopted by the council.
The resolutions were presented TO
the council by DR.. Howard A. Bridg-
man, chairman OF the resolutions COM
mittee OF the council.
Another important resolution placed
the council on record as being in
full sympathy of the people of China
TO be masters of their destiny" 1t
was stated this resolution would inn
mediately be Cabled TO China by the
Chinese Minister here.
Deep appreciation of the COurteSieS
extended TO them while in Washing
ton was expressed III the hospitality
resolution.
Time and space" says the resolu-
ton, i'll part, would not permit
adequately appreciative mention Of all
itD nave contributed 70 ILlc ENJOY
ment of these dayS-the seven Con
gregational churches, which have been
our hosts, the press which has re
ported our meetings, the committee
which has provided program of un-
usual interest and worth, the singers
who have enriched our sessions, the
officers and employees of the audi
torium and of the city who have con
served our comfort and safety. ana
many other individuals and groups
that have added their distinct con
tributionS to our entertainment.
we also make special mention of
the courtesy of Mrs. Coolidge in send
ing flowers from the White House TO
grace our platform"
The other resolutions adopted follow:
Appreciation over services rendered
during past II years on the executive
Committee by Rev. Dr. Charles +.
Carter, who is retiring.
Appreciation over gifts given to
Chicago City Missionary Society and
Chicago Theological sermon by Victor
Freemont Lawson.
Recommendation that extensive edu-
cational work be accomplished among
the Filipinos as urged by Gen. Leonard
Wood.
Commencing. of the interest and
support of Congregational churches to
the 1nterracial Commission in the
South.
be urged to strive and pray with new
zeal and persistence for permanent
and universal peace"