Evening star., 1933-09-07

"GYPT1AN GAZETTE, Catr0.-The
L. present newspaper campaign
against Christians and Christian
IL work has so far broken the
bounds Of reasonable restraint
As to threaten great injury to Egypt.
Whatever its origin. whether religious
or political, certainly its sincere promo
ters must now recognize that It u an
ill-advised effort.
The lasting interests Of true religion
are not furthered today by fanatical
attacks on other religions. This is true
for Christian missionaries and for ZEAL
Gus leaders Of Islam. Earnest Moslems
and Christians have much in common.
They should cultivate the spirit Of mu-
tual understanding, respect and Co
operation. Against them both alike are
arrayed the worlds increasing forces OF
secularism and materialism. The big
gest danger that threatens both Islam
and Christianity at present Is not the
rivalry Of . sister religion, but the de-
velopment Of IN irreligious spirit among
the more educated and progressive ad-
herents.
Constitutionally, Egypt poses -
land OF religious freedom. This free
dom must appear in fact as well as In
theory. Attacks on the religious minor
ity Of the population, and campaigns
against foreigners, will not help, but
hinder Egypt's advance politically Can
We not, both as Christians and Aoslems,
show our love and zeal for our religions
in ways that are tolerant, restrained
and brothefly, and that will advance
the interest Of true faith and patri-
otism? Il
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Students Get Chance
To See MEXICO.
II Universal. Mexico, D. Each
week end students who are taking
courses at the National University have
the privilege Of travelling upon little ex-
cursions by omnibus to various points
Of interest. These trips are particularly
enjoyed by foreigners, who thus have
an opportunity Of becoming better &C
uuainted with our republic.
The next Of these little jaunts will Be
to Puebla, with . sojourn OF several
hours at Cholula en- route. From that
lofty summit, It Is said, may be counted
the domes Of no less than 366 churches,
most Of them situated In or near
Paebla, from this distinction very ap-
propriately called the Rome OF Mex
leo"
Next to It's religious life, which, after
all. should be the first concern OF every
community, there comes, In Puebla. the
tile factories. Here the best tiles IN
Mexico are made. Not only are they
the most preferred In material quality,
but ther delightful tints Of rose, orange,
blue and green seem stolen from the
colorings Of the glamorous sunsets TO
be seen from the mighty peaks OF Popo
and Istla. Unfortunately Tor the stu-
dent-tourist, the tile factories VII! pc
closed, but the churches and cantlnas
will afford either solace or 'nospisanss
to those Of widely differing traits.
But none should omit visit TO the
BEAUTIFUL "Capilla del Rosario" c'Chapel
Of the Roeary'), where are found some
of the most wonderful wood carvings m
the world and where, centuries ago,
craftsmen unsurpassed paeced togetner
With laborious care the enduring art
istry the delicately executed designs In
apld and silver and precious stones
which bla1e Eom behind the altar. Pre-
cisely ct the chimes Of the cathedral
Win toll the Angelus, and It WIN then
be time for the wearied PILGRIMS 70
turn their faces again toward the cap.
ital, for this perilous route should not
be ventured after dark.
Last Friday afternoon 90 o. 70 o.
thee Summer school attendants crowd
ed Into . dooen buses and were cAxTted
70 the peuitentiary for Q visit of inspec-
ton. After climbing 70 the very top q
the watch-towef and converting with
many Of the unexpectant hosts, most OF
theW very amiable and communicative
de1uite. volubls regrets that they must
gtiIi lineer ON the inside instead q de-
parting with the visttors, the latter
ieagureiy inspected the various Areas Tor
employment and recreation. fm h this
federal prison only the most modern
systams Ia peuoloU have been adcpted.
With appropriate work and diversion
for every inmate individual modes q
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