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November 11, 1958
Atlanta Daily World
Atlanta, Fulton County, Georgia
What is this article about?
Bishop G. Bromley Oxnam warns denominational leaders at Buck Hill Falls, Pa., that racial segregation challenges religion in the US, urging a Christian unifying concept amid bitterness and church division.
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Racism Poses Challenge To Church--Oxnam
BUCK HILL FALLS, Pa.—(ANP)
Bishop G. Bromley Oxnam of the Methodist Church told a group of denominational leaders from 12 eastern states here last week that racial segregation poses a fundamental test for religion in the United States.
The bishop underscored his statement with a warning that a Christian approach must be found to the problem. He said:
'In the field of race, bitterness is present. The clear violation of law is practiced and within the church itself there is serious division.
'A large unifying concept must be found. It lies in the Christian conception of a common Father.'
Bishop Oxnam is president of the Methodist Church's Council of Bishops.
BUCK HILL FALLS, Pa.—(ANP)
Bishop G. Bromley Oxnam of the Methodist Church told a group of denominational leaders from 12 eastern states here last week that racial segregation poses a fundamental test for religion in the United States.
The bishop underscored his statement with a warning that a Christian approach must be found to the problem. He said:
'In the field of race, bitterness is present. The clear violation of law is practiced and within the church itself there is serious division.
'A large unifying concept must be found. It lies in the Christian conception of a common Father.'
Bishop Oxnam is president of the Methodist Church's Council of Bishops.
What sub-type of article is it?
Historical Event
Biography
What themes does it cover?
Moral Virtue
Justice
Social Manners
What keywords are associated?
Racial Segregation
Church Division
Methodist Bishop
Christian Unity
Racism Challenge
What entities or persons were involved?
Bishop G. Bromley Oxnam
Where did it happen?
Buck Hill Falls, Pa.
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Key Persons
Bishop G. Bromley Oxnam
Location
Buck Hill Falls, Pa.
Event Date
Last Week
Story Details
Bishop Oxnam addresses leaders on racial segregation as a test for US religion, highlighting bitterness, law violations, and church division, advocating a Christian unifying concept of a common Father.