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Literary
November 12, 1934
The Key West Citizen
Key West, Monroe County, Florida
What is this article about?
An essay explaining how ancient sun worship is logically supported by modern science, which identifies ultra-violet rays as essential for life and health, with discoveries like quartz glass and artificial lights enhancing their benefits for preventing diseases like rickets and colds.
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THE LIFE-GIVING SUN
Of all ancient religious rites in which visible objects were venerated the worship of the sun was the most logical, as has been demonstrated by modern science. All life on earth depends upon the beneficent rays of the sun, without which both animals and plants would sicken and die.
In recent years the particular light waves which have a reviving and healing effect upon living organisms have been identified and means have been employed for their practical use. These are called ultra-violet rays, and are invisible.
An important discovery was made a few years ago when it was found that ordinary window glass stops the health-giving rays. Then science developed a glass made of fused quartz, through which these light waves pass freely. Now a type of artificial light which produces the rays has been perfected, whereby the same effects may be obtained whether the sun shines or not.
Ultra-violet rays, either natural or artificial, are used for the prevention and cure of rickets in children and also serve to make adults to a great extent immune from colds and pneumonia, as well as to correct weaknesses which make them susceptible to other diseases.
Thus the life-giving properties of the sun have been made to serve mankind in ways undreamed of by the early sun-worshipers.
Of all ancient religious rites in which visible objects were venerated the worship of the sun was the most logical, as has been demonstrated by modern science. All life on earth depends upon the beneficent rays of the sun, without which both animals and plants would sicken and die.
In recent years the particular light waves which have a reviving and healing effect upon living organisms have been identified and means have been employed for their practical use. These are called ultra-violet rays, and are invisible.
An important discovery was made a few years ago when it was found that ordinary window glass stops the health-giving rays. Then science developed a glass made of fused quartz, through which these light waves pass freely. Now a type of artificial light which produces the rays has been perfected, whereby the same effects may be obtained whether the sun shines or not.
Ultra-violet rays, either natural or artificial, are used for the prevention and cure of rickets in children and also serve to make adults to a great extent immune from colds and pneumonia, as well as to correct weaknesses which make them susceptible to other diseases.
Thus the life-giving properties of the sun have been made to serve mankind in ways undreamed of by the early sun-worshipers.
What sub-type of article is it?
Essay
What themes does it cover?
Religious
Nature
What keywords are associated?
Sun Worship
Ultra Violet Rays
Ancient Religion
Modern Science
Health Benefits
Rickets Prevention
Literary Details
Title
The Life Giving Sun
Key Lines
Of All Ancient Religious Rites In Which Visible Objects Were Venerated The Worship Of The Sun Was The Most Logical, As Has Been Demonstrated By Modern Science.
All Life On Earth Depends Upon The Beneficent Rays Of The Sun, Without Which Both Animals And Plants Would Sicken And Die.
Thus The Life Giving Properties Of The Sun Have Been Made To Serve Mankind In Ways Undreamed Of By The Early Sun Worshipers.