Show IS m ilku LOSING under this heading the new york press saya it will be generally granted the influence of church is de co far as that influence used to be exerted bv mean of dogmatic authority tho rity the spirit of individual freedom is religious dictatorship juat aa it is avci throwing politic dictatorship throughout the world anere ia more independence assumed aad more of it conceded in every church from the roman catholic with its tenets of authority to the societies than ever before what arp the of that freedom anil elasticity of doctrine and government ami practice and arc themselves are they good fruits and il BO are they brought forth in the liht to comand their ben fefie to the rea teat number of the if must be answered in the affirmative then the influence of the a whole may bd to ba in one way even while it ia in an oiher way the question will then arise wh ich of thee two farcis or td dennies is the stronger TEE believes the fruits of tbs abs are good no church bloard rule with that authority which sends a man straight ta perdition for bot accepting or ad herring to its we believe the province of the church is to rul by kindness not harshness hersh ness by char ites not allely by this ruie will undoubtedly increase its adny sects have found it the batter way and we believe that with time the rule will increase their influence it is the only way in our estimation to keep up the influence of the church for as the press says this is an age 0 personal liberty people win not be long to a sect ion seeks to bind them a fetters the rid wants ra legious such authority da ana catholic church and tho greek orthodox church have for so long exerted and maintained is these daja being broncen brof cen of acta great concessions have been made by the pope and more liberty may yet be expected in tho same church bat as a sect gives ap its harsh dogmatic authority tho rity may be gained in another way which is by the rule of kindness and tho superior excellency of spiritual direction man is essentially a rs creature he reasons oa this life as or short aeration de ration and i a trials are more patiently endured by the fond hope he entertains of a and brighter existence so tha society and teachings that seek to direct hs coarse in this life hat he may obtain exaltation in aby next are bound to always exert a great his mind it ire tha he adeana of capi manding respect without assuming andna authority |