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November 29, 1907
The Marion Daily Mirror
Marion, Marion County, Ohio
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Rev. R. J. Campbell's sermon at London's City Temple questions the literal interpretation of Christ feeding the multitude as symbolic, sparking congregation interruptions; he posits Christ would address poverty's roots today, ending with applause.
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London Pastor Stirred up a Storm When He Advanced a Theory.
London, Nov. 29.—The Rev. R. J. Campbell, pastor of the City Temple, provoked angry interruption from his congregation while preaching in the temple yesterday. He asked his hearers if they really believed the story of Christ feeding the multitude in its literal sense.
"The feeling of the multitude was not a feeding of the body, but a feeding of the soul with the bread of life," he said. "It is a beautiful symbol, but the beauty is destroyed and the teaching ruined when it is sought to reduce it to a physical plane."
The clergyman was here interrupted by cries of "No!" but he asked to be allowed to continue, and his request was granted.
He then said, "If Christ came to London He would not be received kindly by this church. He would be regarded as a revolutionary engaged in trying to upset the established order in both church and state. He would not attempt to perform the miracle of feeding a multitude in the past and with physical food, but He would strike deep and hard at the causes which make poverty and degradation."
The latter part of the sermon was received with applause.
London Pastor Stirred up a Storm When He Advanced a Theory.
London, Nov. 29.—The Rev. R. J. Campbell, pastor of the City Temple, provoked angry interruption from his congregation while preaching in the temple yesterday. He asked his hearers if they really believed the story of Christ feeding the multitude in its literal sense.
"The feeling of the multitude was not a feeding of the body, but a feeding of the soul with the bread of life," he said. "It is a beautiful symbol, but the beauty is destroyed and the teaching ruined when it is sought to reduce it to a physical plane."
The clergyman was here interrupted by cries of "No!" but he asked to be allowed to continue, and his request was granted.
He then said, "If Christ came to London He would not be received kindly by this church. He would be regarded as a revolutionary engaged in trying to upset the established order in both church and state. He would not attempt to perform the miracle of feeding a multitude in the past and with physical food, but He would strike deep and hard at the causes which make poverty and degradation."
The latter part of the sermon was received with applause.
What sub-type of article is it?
Historical Event
What themes does it cover?
Moral Virtue
What keywords are associated?
Sermon Controversy
Biblical Interpretation
Rev R J Campbell
City Temple London
Christ Feeding Multitude
What entities or persons were involved?
Rev. R. J. Campbell
Where did it happen?
London, City Temple
Story Details
Key Persons
Rev. R. J. Campbell
Location
London, City Temple
Event Date
Nov. 29
Story Details
Rev. R. J. Campbell preaches that the story of Christ feeding the multitude is symbolic soul-feeding, not literal physical miracle, provoking interruptions; he continues, stating Christ in modern London would combat poverty causes rather than perform physical miracles.