THE CHURCH AND MODERNISM.
TO THE EDITOR. Sm,— Heading the latter* in. your paper on the subject of the Church and modernism one would think there were thousands of men longing for a, new era of Christian thought, and preaching. If that is so. why dp they not start a church of advanced thinkers? I.et put their hands in thfeir pcekohs ami bringout enough money to build a modem ehurc.h. costing about: £SOOO or £5000; then provide another £SOO or £6OO a year for upkeep and salary: and then procure a minister of advanced modern thought who will serve out. to them a nice, soothing “dope” for Uteir mental absorption. After receiving this, (hey would no doubt put their hands into their pockets again and build homes for the unfortunate aged and the orphans, and also provide money for home ’and foreign missions. After they had done so, I am sure their letters would he more interesting, and would carry more weight. , , . ~ Sir. if such a ehuveh was successful it would bo an advanced modern miracle.— I am, etc., I tntl C.
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Otago Daily Times, Issue 19498, 5 June 1925, Page 12
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