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Editorial
November 12, 1922
White Pine News
East Ely, White Pine County, Nevada
What is this article about?
Editorial by Walter I. Robinson defends cities from blame for sin, asserting that moral failings stem from individuals rather than urban environments. It stresses personal responsibility, church teachings, and the benefits of city life like churches and progress.
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The Friendly Path
By WALTER I. ROBINSON
SIN AND CITIES
Don't blame sin on the cities.
No community is ever better than the people within it. If the people are honest, God-fearing, law-abiding and live up to the teachings of their churches, regardless of denomination, they'll find little cause for complaint no matter where they live. But when they know what is right and don't do it or don't insist on others following the best pathway, they are likely to be disgruntled with conditions which they bring upon themselves.
We know a great deal about most of the big cities, but we know just as much of the small towns and open country, and proportionately, we believe, there is no difference in the volume of wrong-doing. And we confidently believe that if people hailing from the small towns and country would be as devout to the cause of right as they claim to be when they come into large communities, the blotches on cities' reputations would be much fewer than they are.
It is true that there are many more amusements and inducements in big towns which are likely to divert newcomers' attention from church work and home life. But none of these will lead people from the proper pathway unless they are willing to be led. Even commercialized amusements on the Sabbath will have no harmful effects on those who know they are wrong, if they wish conscientiously to follow the safe pathway.
Remove from every big city the sinners who rush in from small places for hiding and the police and uplift workers would find little work necessary in order to preserve the standards of morality and honesty which are so greatly to be desired.
Able ministers, fine churches, educational opportunities, science, invention and commercial and industrial progress of the cities are the kind of inspirations which should make the world in general more happy, comfortable and thankful to God
(Copyright by the Wheeler Syndicate. Inc.)
By WALTER I. ROBINSON
SIN AND CITIES
Don't blame sin on the cities.
No community is ever better than the people within it. If the people are honest, God-fearing, law-abiding and live up to the teachings of their churches, regardless of denomination, they'll find little cause for complaint no matter where they live. But when they know what is right and don't do it or don't insist on others following the best pathway, they are likely to be disgruntled with conditions which they bring upon themselves.
We know a great deal about most of the big cities, but we know just as much of the small towns and open country, and proportionately, we believe, there is no difference in the volume of wrong-doing. And we confidently believe that if people hailing from the small towns and country would be as devout to the cause of right as they claim to be when they come into large communities, the blotches on cities' reputations would be much fewer than they are.
It is true that there are many more amusements and inducements in big towns which are likely to divert newcomers' attention from church work and home life. But none of these will lead people from the proper pathway unless they are willing to be led. Even commercialized amusements on the Sabbath will have no harmful effects on those who know they are wrong, if they wish conscientiously to follow the safe pathway.
Remove from every big city the sinners who rush in from small places for hiding and the police and uplift workers would find little work necessary in order to preserve the standards of morality and honesty which are so greatly to be desired.
Able ministers, fine churches, educational opportunities, science, invention and commercial and industrial progress of the cities are the kind of inspirations which should make the world in general more happy, comfortable and thankful to God
(Copyright by the Wheeler Syndicate. Inc.)
What sub-type of article is it?
Moral Or Religious
What keywords are associated?
Sin In Cities
Personal Morality
Rural Hypocrisy
Church Teachings
Urban Progress
Sabbath Amusements
Editorial Details
Primary Topic
Sin And Morality In Cities Versus Rural Areas
Stance / Tone
Moral Exhortation Emphasizing Personal Responsibility
Key Arguments
Communities Reflect The Morality Of Their People
Sin Is Proportionate Across Cities, Towns, And Country
Rural Migrants Often Contribute To Urban Vices
Urban Amusements Do Not Corrupt Unwilling Individuals
Removing Rural Sinners Would Improve City Morality
Cities Offer Positive Inspirations Like Churches And Progress