BIBLE IN SCHOOLS.

New Zealand Herald, Volume LI, Issue 15554, 11 March 1914, Page 11

BIBLE IN SCHOOLS.

PRINCIPLE AFFIRMED.

A W.C.f.U. DISCUSSION.

[BY APE.—PRESS ASSOCIATION.]

Gisborne, Tuesday. The question of Bible teaching in State schools was brought up at the W.C.T.U. ! Convention, and led to an animated discussion. Though the delegates were un animously in favour of the principle it was apparent that there was diversity of opinion as to the best methods to be employed. Mrs. Harrison Lee Cowie moved: "That all our members are unanimous in desiring that Bible teaching shall be given in schools, the only difference* of opinion beinir the method of getting such teaching into the schools; that this convention decides to endorse the opinion of the 50 or more branches that, before and since our last convention, have voted for the Bitle in State Schools League platform." Miss Henderson moved the following amendment, "That this convention reaffirms its advocacy of Bible teaching in , State schools. It recognises that amongst ite members and branches there are differences of opinion as to the best methods of carrying out this principle, and being convinced that no action should be taken by the convention which would impair the spirit of unity which has hitherto marked the work of the W.C.T.U. for so many vear3 it is of opinion that each branch'and each member should be left to advocate the particular system of Bibleteaching which appeals most strongly to their consciences." The amendment was carried by 52 to 7. The amendment -va3 then put its the motion and carried on the voices.