Show I The Christian Ethic More titan than two centuries before the Declaration of Independence John Calvin was preparing Christi Christi- Christianity Christianity anity for the Industrial Revolution Out of his teachings which spread to much of the tho world of his time came what is known as the tho Christian Ethic Its principles c can n be simply summarized Men with capital must put it to productive use Men with inventive ability must invent Men Inca with managerial ability must use their talent Employers must pay an honest days day's wage Employees must do nn an honest days day's work Employers and employees must cooper cooper- cooperate cooperate ate in producing lo products of honest value nut and honest prices A further requirement of tho Christian Ethic is that encourage and help but not unduly interfere with the economic lifo life of tho people The Tho passage of centuries has in no way d dimmed the validity of these principles And most of us sur- sur surely surely ely will agree the need for their application is as changeless as the seasons Yet how many of us hon hon- honestly honestly estly and resolutely follow them T How of the tho bitter problems and controversies of the tho present are the tho result of their violation f How of our laws policies and practices practices-on the tho part of both govern govern- government ment and nongovernmental entities go straight against their grain T This whole weary world needs a reaffirmation of the Christian Ethic Ind N News |