Religion and Life November 10, 1946
MANY definitions have been given of religion. There is little to be gained by adding to them, but we should like to quote again from one of those most often quoted: “Pure religion and...
Devotees of Defamation November 17, 1946
Always among us, it seems, are some who find pleasure or profit in defaming the character of others. And those who are so inclined don’t always confine their activities to people they know....
On Taking Things for Granted November 24, 1946
There are times, perhaps, when all of us are moved by gratitude, and there are times when all of us may become careless about our blessings. A favor done the first time is almost always appreciated....
Teaching Is More Than Telling December 1, 1946
SOMETIMES we are puzzled by the apparent ineffectiveness of some of our teaching. Surely, we may think, we have told our youth often enough what to do and what not to do. But often we make the...
Encroachment by Precedent December 8, 1946
THERE is a principle of common law to the effect that a privilege, long continued, may come to be looked upon as a right. For example, if we permit a man to walk over our property once, we have...
Looking at Our Own Load December 15, 1946
When someone sets out to deceive someone else, he is more likely to be successful if he deceives with similarities rather than with obvious differences. If falsehood were not sometimes so subtly...
Peace Is a Personal Problem December 22, 1946
ALTHOUGH it may seem to be an over simplification to say so, peace is a personal problem. It is a personal problem, because keeping peace among families and friends and neighbors is a necessary...
A Legacy of Experience December 29, 1946
There sometimes seems to be a disposition to assume that the lessons which another generation has learned don’t apply to the present. And seemingly on this assumption, young people are often...