Show typical american and christian governed by I 1 ideals not appetites by REV DR JOHN mcdowell cDOWELL 51 presbyterian character Cha roctor bithe is alie only foundation upon ulion which we can build a republic conscience not science is the only adequate basis for a democracy to speak of our Aine american rican ideals with no reference to american religious faith is a thin und shallow interpretation of the nations soul A nation can exist without religion but it cannot live without it il the present si situation tuition in america creates and deepens three compelling convict iona first there is no hope for americans apart from the kingdom of god no new political system jonew no new educational system no new industrial system no new social system apart from the kingdom of god can ever save america second there is no hope for the kingdom of god apart from the christian church other institutions will help the church and for their help we are profoundly grateful but not one of them will take full anil and primary responsibility for bringing the kingdom of god the kingdom of righteousness peace and joy into the life of america the school will not mot take it the college will not take it the legislature will not take it cong congress ress will not take it the court will not take it the public presa will not take it if the kingdom of god is to come into our american life the christian church must take primary and full fall cespon lity for bringing itin it in third there is no hope for tha th christian church apart from an effi efficient rient consecrated leader leadership strip and membership which possesses the following qualities vision knowledge conviction operation cooperation co sacrifice flee and character |