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Letter to Editor
May 22, 1931
The Daily Worker
Chicago, Cook County, Illinois
What is this article about?
A private letter from George H. Richards appeals for donations to the New York Labor Temple, which combats Russian atheist propaganda among foreign-born industrial workers by providing a forum for open debates on labor and religion. It highlights the temple's two-decade success and lists honorary reverend members.
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A Private Letter,
But Excuse Us .
"Dear Mr. _____
"Just now Russia is engaged in a sustained effort to demonstrate that Christianity is the enemy of the working man. This propaganda for atheism is powerful and is making an impression.
"Labor Temple, at 14th St. and Second Ave., is making a valiant fight to offset that propaganda. For two decades it has been battling-and with substantial success-the atheism and materialism that have made such headway among our foreign-born industrial workers.
"Its method has been unique and simple: to provide a place where both sides can air their views, with no limit except the limit of the law. It has been the Hyde Park corner of New York. It has shared in dissipating the false view that labor and religion are, and must be, enemies. ...
"Do you not feel that now of all times such work ought to be carried on with increased vigor? Will you share in the cost? Checks should be made payable to 'Labor Temple' and mailed to me.
"Very sincerely yours, George H. Richards.
"Honorary members:-
"Rev. William Adams Brown, D.D.
"Rev. Henry Sloane Coffin, D.D.
"Rev. William P. Merrill, D.D.
"Rev. Thomas Guthrie Speers."
But Excuse Us .
"Dear Mr. _____
"Just now Russia is engaged in a sustained effort to demonstrate that Christianity is the enemy of the working man. This propaganda for atheism is powerful and is making an impression.
"Labor Temple, at 14th St. and Second Ave., is making a valiant fight to offset that propaganda. For two decades it has been battling-and with substantial success-the atheism and materialism that have made such headway among our foreign-born industrial workers.
"Its method has been unique and simple: to provide a place where both sides can air their views, with no limit except the limit of the law. It has been the Hyde Park corner of New York. It has shared in dissipating the false view that labor and religion are, and must be, enemies. ...
"Do you not feel that now of all times such work ought to be carried on with increased vigor? Will you share in the cost? Checks should be made payable to 'Labor Temple' and mailed to me.
"Very sincerely yours, George H. Richards.
"Honorary members:-
"Rev. William Adams Brown, D.D.
"Rev. Henry Sloane Coffin, D.D.
"Rev. William P. Merrill, D.D.
"Rev. Thomas Guthrie Speers."
What sub-type of article is it?
Persuasive
Informative
Religious
What themes does it cover?
Religion
Social Issues
What keywords are associated?
Labor Temple
Atheism Propaganda
Russia
Christianity
Industrial Workers
New York
Foreign Born
Debates
What entities or persons were involved?
George H. Richards
Mr.
Letter to Editor Details
Author
George H. Richards
Recipient
Mr.
Main Argument
the labor temple counters russian atheist propaganda by hosting debates on labor and religion; donations are urgently needed to intensify this work amid current global efforts to portray christianity as anti-labor.
Notable Details
Labor Temple At 14th St. And Second Ave., New York
Two Decades Of Success Against Atheism Among Foreign Born Workers
Compared To Hyde Park Corner
Honorary Members: Rev. William Adams Brown, D.D.; Rev. Henry Sloane Coffin, D.D.; Rev. William P. Merrill, D.D.; Rev. Thomas Guthrie Speers