The Washington times., 1927-04-19
BIBLE TRAINING IN PUBLIC
SCHOOLS URGED BY D. A. R.
WOULD COMBAT
ATHEISM

The Daughters of the American
Revolution took a definite step
toward combating the philosophy
of atheism when, without dis
senting voice. the S,445 delegates
adopted a resolution endorsing the
teaching Of the Bible In public
schools.
This was the most outstanding
action taken by the thirty-sixth
continental congress of the society
thus far in its annual gathering at
the Washington Auditorium.
The resolution, introduced by Mrs.
Flora Myers Gillentine, vice presi-
dent general from Tennessee. was
aimed directly at the American As
sociation for the Advancement of
Atheism, which it charged, 'openly
declares that the philosophy of
atheism is to be planted in the
minds of our YOUTH
Inspiration to Great
sit will be recalled" the rseolu-
ton stated. that Ruslxin, Gladstone,
Lincoln and other statesmen, phil
,osophers, educators and leaders Of
world thought. for generations have
attributed much of their success in
life to the inspiration which they
have gained from an intimate
knowledge of the Holy Scriptures.
Therefore, be it resolved, that
the Daughters of the American Rev
olution, recognizing the basic truth
of the Bible and realizing the funda-
mental training emanating from
q mil isaVs Ak h
cepts, do their utmost in their own
homes and communities to stimulate
renewed interest in reading the
Bible and in memorizing its choicest
gems:
"And, be it resolved, that the
members of this continental congress
attempt to influence the leaders in
vacation training school movements,
supervisors OF Fairgrounds, story
tellers in children's libraries, direct
ors OF GUNNER camps, superintend-
ents OF students conferences. to in
augurate. and promote wider use
or the Bible as the background for
storytelling. decentralization, memory
contests, personal study and ESSAY
writing: and to secure its greater
enthronement in the schools of the
nation"
No Discussion
The resolution was offered. and
adopted without discussion from
either its author or from members
on the floor. II was predicated on
the alleged declaration of the Ameri-
can Association for the. Advancement
OF Atheism and the demand of athe-
lstlc forces that the Bible be taken
cut OF the life of school children.
Two other resolutions introduces
during today's session were referred
10 committees. One approved the
PROPOSAL to offer Memorial CONT
mental Hall to the American His
torical Association. which will hold
It's annual convention in Washing
ton next December. and the other
Sas that promising the acquisition
ny the Daughters of the Moore
House at Yorktown, Va. The for
mer was referred to the board of
managers with authority to act. and
Inc other was sent to the legisla-
tive committee.
Another resolution adopted was
that endorsing the proposed North
west Territory Exposition, to be
he'd at Cahokia. ILL.,. the town being
one of the few remaining scenes of
the American Revolution in the
Northwest
Need Pay No Tax
The Daughters are perpetually ex.
empt from paying income tax on
their income as an organization,
according to a communication from
Commissioners of Internal Revenue
Blair. read to the congress Of the
society in the report of the finance
COMMITTEES on Constitutional Hall
today.
Inasmuch as the income Of the
organization is derived from dues
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