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January 21, 1902
The Daily Ardmoreite
Ardmore, Carter County, Oklahoma
What is this article about?
In Pittsburg, Rev. G. W. Torbush delivers a sermon advocating for Christian endowment of moral playhouses to counter immoral theater influences, noting the popularity of plays like 'Ben-Hur' and suggesting church support even at a loss.
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FAVORS CHRISTIAN THEATER
Pittsburg Clergyman Suggests Endowment of Playhouses.
In his sermon the other night the Rev. G. W. Torbush in the West End Methodist Episcopal church of Pittsburg said, according to the New York World:
"Judging from the enormous patronage plays like 'Ben-Hur' draw, the public is eager to see and support plays of moral worth. The tendency of the stage is toward degeneracy as the vast majority of playhouses are run today. I believe Christian men and women should endow Christian playhouses, where moral performances would do much toward destroying the influence of the immoral forces at work. The Christian theaters should be supported by the church and run even at a loss. As churchgoers are forsaking the church to attend showhouses, the evil should be met by giving human nature what it craves."
Pittsburg Clergyman Suggests Endowment of Playhouses.
In his sermon the other night the Rev. G. W. Torbush in the West End Methodist Episcopal church of Pittsburg said, according to the New York World:
"Judging from the enormous patronage plays like 'Ben-Hur' draw, the public is eager to see and support plays of moral worth. The tendency of the stage is toward degeneracy as the vast majority of playhouses are run today. I believe Christian men and women should endow Christian playhouses, where moral performances would do much toward destroying the influence of the immoral forces at work. The Christian theaters should be supported by the church and run even at a loss. As churchgoers are forsaking the church to attend showhouses, the evil should be met by giving human nature what it craves."
What sub-type of article is it?
Historical Event
Curiosity
What themes does it cover?
Moral Virtue
What keywords are associated?
Christian Theater
Moral Plays
Clergyman Sermon
Pittsburg Church
Ben Hur
What entities or persons were involved?
Rev. G. W. Torbush
Where did it happen?
West End Methodist Episcopal Church Of Pittsburg
Story Details
Key Persons
Rev. G. W. Torbush
Location
West End Methodist Episcopal Church Of Pittsburg
Event Date
The Other Night
Story Details
Rev. G. W. Torbush suggests in his sermon that Christian men and women endow Christian playhouses for moral performances to counter immoral theater influences, supported by the church even at a loss, as the public favors moral plays like 'Ben-Hur' and churchgoers are attending shows instead.