Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1936-05-21
CHRISTIANITY HELD
WORLD ILLS CURE
Oxford Group Leaders Call
Human Nature Change All
That Is Needed.
BY JAMES WALDO FAWCETT.

BY JAMES WALDO fAWCEII.
Christianity is not merely religious
ideal. 1t also is a practical medicine
for the economic and social troubles,
even the political controversies Of the
world, according to Lord Addington,
one of the leaders of the interna-
tional team of the oxford group
movement now visiting in Washing
ten. He yesterday said that, in his
judgment, the teachings of Christ are
what is wanted to show mankind the
way out of war and revolution, de-
preston, famine and class strife.
An expert on Oriental political mat
tiers, he declared to reporters that
clashing interests in the East, involv-
ing the United States, Japan, China,
Russia, Great Britain and other cOun-
tries, could be resolved into peace
and harmony by the force of spiritual
change" among statesmen and ad-
ministrators.
Meanwhile, A. S. Loudon Hamilton
of Christ Church, oxford, another
leader Of the team, explained the
Oxford Group philosophy of fellow
ship. 1--WE are not members of a
sect" he said. I'VE ask no one to
join anything. We have no formal
organization, no officers, no headquar-
tiers, no property to be maintained
The work is supported by the free
will contributions of individuals. We
solicit no money from any one for any
purpose.
All Glasses Represented.
What We have, we share. Like
the primitive Christians of the early
days of the church, we hold all things
in common. But that does not mean
that we are Communists or Socialists
On the contrary, we have no political
or partisan interests. People of al
classes and all conditions are repre-
scented among us. Some pay their own
way, some partake of the common
fund. We travel all over the Worlc
without fear, principally because oul
needs are simple and our expense:
consequently light. God provides the
necessities of those He guides to dc
His work.
There are oxford Groups in more
than so different countries, but mont
of the leaders have salaries or wage:
of any kind. We have no endowment
no debts and no Embarrassing plans
Our meetings are open to the pubic
and no collection ever is asked.
Indeed, it is surprising to know how
far a little money will go. The secre
of our economy is that We are exemp
from overhead charges. We travel II
a businesslike manner, and most o.
the people with whom We deal-steam-
, ship and railroad companies ane
hotels-are glad to accord us specia
rates"
Mr.. Loudon Hamilton Is a veteran
of the B. E. F. in France. He served
four years at the front. and came into
the group movement because he be-
lieved it would furnish constructive
answer to the problem of war. One
result of the work, he said, has beer
that God has been given a seat in the
League of Nations" The influence OF
applied Christianity, he insists, will
bring universal peace eventually.
"All that is required" according tt
DR.. Frank N. D. Buchanan, founder oil
the movement, lis changed individuals
Change men and women and they will
change society"
The group will have public meet
ing in the grand ball room of the May
flower Hotel this evening at 8. Nc
tickets will be required.