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Editorial
August 27, 1960
The Detroit Tribune
Detroit, Wayne County, Michigan
What is this article about?
Dwight D. Eisenhower's editorial links political and religious freedoms as mutually dependent, quotes Washington on tolerance, condemns synagogue bombing, and urges national self-discipline to protect all faiths' holy places.
Merged-components note: Continuation of the 'FAITH' editorial from page 1 to page 2, based on 'See FAITH, Page 2' and '(Continued from Page One)' on page 2.
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"WHAT FAITH IN GOD MEANS TO ME"
(September 1, "These Times" — Evangelical Christianity.
By Dwight D. Eisenhower
Box 59, Nashville, Tenn.)
The freedom of a citizen and the freedom of a religious
believer are more than intimately related; they are mutual-
ly dependent.
OF OUR NATION. WE ARE POLITICALLY FREE PEOPLE
THESE TWO LIBERTIES GIVE LIFE TO THE HEART
INDIVIDUAL FAITH. AS WASHINGTON SAID IN 1793, SO WE
BECAUSE EACH
OF
US IS FREE TO EXPRESS HIS INDI.
CAN SAY TODAY:
"WE HAVE ABUNDANT REASON TO
REJOICE THAT IN THIS LAND THE LIGHT OF TRUTH
See FAITH, Page 2
Faith
(Continued from Page One)
AND REASON HAS TRIUMPHED OVER THE POWER OF BIGOTRY AND SUPERSTITION, AND THAT EVERY PERSON MAY HERE WORSHIP GOD ACCORDING TO THE DICTATES OF HIS OWN HEART."
Freedom has been given one definition that has for me a very great appeal, and I believe it has a great appeal for every true American. It is this: Freedom is the priceless opportunity for self-discipline. Can you imagine the outrage that would have been expressed by our first president today, had he read in the news dispatches of the bombing of a synagogue?
IT SEEMS TO ME, IF WE ARE TO LIVE TRUE TO THE FAITH THAT INSPIRED OUR FOUNDING FATHERS, WE MUST THINK OF OUR SELF-RESPECT AS A NATION, AND WE MUST NOT FORGET TO EXERCISE SELF-DISCIPLINE.
I think we would all share in the feeling of horror that any brigand would want to desecrate the holy place of any religion, be it a chapel, a cathedral, a mosque, a church, or a synagogue.
If we are believers in the tradition by which we have lived, that freedom of worship is inherent in human liberty, then we will not countenance the desecration of any edifice that symbolizes one of the great faiths.
(September 1, "These Times" — Evangelical Christianity.
By Dwight D. Eisenhower
Box 59, Nashville, Tenn.)
The freedom of a citizen and the freedom of a religious
believer are more than intimately related; they are mutual-
ly dependent.
OF OUR NATION. WE ARE POLITICALLY FREE PEOPLE
THESE TWO LIBERTIES GIVE LIFE TO THE HEART
INDIVIDUAL FAITH. AS WASHINGTON SAID IN 1793, SO WE
BECAUSE EACH
OF
US IS FREE TO EXPRESS HIS INDI.
CAN SAY TODAY:
"WE HAVE ABUNDANT REASON TO
REJOICE THAT IN THIS LAND THE LIGHT OF TRUTH
See FAITH, Page 2
Faith
(Continued from Page One)
AND REASON HAS TRIUMPHED OVER THE POWER OF BIGOTRY AND SUPERSTITION, AND THAT EVERY PERSON MAY HERE WORSHIP GOD ACCORDING TO THE DICTATES OF HIS OWN HEART."
Freedom has been given one definition that has for me a very great appeal, and I believe it has a great appeal for every true American. It is this: Freedom is the priceless opportunity for self-discipline. Can you imagine the outrage that would have been expressed by our first president today, had he read in the news dispatches of the bombing of a synagogue?
IT SEEMS TO ME, IF WE ARE TO LIVE TRUE TO THE FAITH THAT INSPIRED OUR FOUNDING FATHERS, WE MUST THINK OF OUR SELF-RESPECT AS A NATION, AND WE MUST NOT FORGET TO EXERCISE SELF-DISCIPLINE.
I think we would all share in the feeling of horror that any brigand would want to desecrate the holy place of any religion, be it a chapel, a cathedral, a mosque, a church, or a synagogue.
If we are believers in the tradition by which we have lived, that freedom of worship is inherent in human liberty, then we will not countenance the desecration of any edifice that symbolizes one of the great faiths.
What sub-type of article is it?
Moral Or Religious
Constitutional
What keywords are associated?
Faith In God
Religious Freedom
Political Freedom
Synagogue Bombing
Self Discipline
Founding Fathers
Bigotry
Worship Liberty
What entities or persons were involved?
Dwight D. Eisenhower
George Washington
Founding Fathers
Editorial Details
Primary Topic
Relationship Between Faith, Religious Freedom, And Political Liberty
Stance / Tone
Exhortation For Self Discipline And Respect For All Faiths
Key Figures
Dwight D. Eisenhower
George Washington
Founding Fathers
Key Arguments
Freedom Of Citizen And Religious Believer Are Mutually Dependent
Political And Religious Liberties Give Life To Individual Faith
Quote From Washington On Triumph Of Truth Over Bigotry
Freedom Is Opportunity For Self Discipline
Outrage At Bombing Of Synagogue
Must Exercise Self Respect And Self Discipline As A Nation
Horror At Desecration Of Any Holy Place
Freedom Of Worship Inherent In Human Liberty
Will Not Countenance Desecration Of Edifices Symbolizing Great Faiths