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Editorial
June 2, 1949
Marion Progress
Marion, Mcdowell County, North Carolina
What is this article about?
The editorial argues that churches, as human institutions aiding spiritual perfection, deserve intelligent support through time and money from members, respecting individual choices in religious affiliation.
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The churches of the world are institutions of man, designed to help human beings toward perfection, the goal of most religions.
Intelligent men and women, for hundreds of years, have supported the church of their choice. Sometimes, superstition and ignorance have egged individuals to do great things in the name of religion but, more and more, people support churches from an intelligent appreciation of their functions.
We are not particularly interested in the church to which any individual belongs. This is a matter for each person to decide for himself. Some human beings like religion served in one way and some like it otherwise. The variety of style, treatment and types can only be explained by the varied nature of the men and women who must be served.
Just as adults give their time and money to support other worthwhile undertakings, they should deliberately plan to give of their time and money to the church to which they belong.
It takes money to run any organization and while the church has a divine mission, it has certain very definite human needs, which must be met by those who belong to it, if it is to function in a material world.
Intelligent men and women, for hundreds of years, have supported the church of their choice. Sometimes, superstition and ignorance have egged individuals to do great things in the name of religion but, more and more, people support churches from an intelligent appreciation of their functions.
We are not particularly interested in the church to which any individual belongs. This is a matter for each person to decide for himself. Some human beings like religion served in one way and some like it otherwise. The variety of style, treatment and types can only be explained by the varied nature of the men and women who must be served.
Just as adults give their time and money to support other worthwhile undertakings, they should deliberately plan to give of their time and money to the church to which they belong.
It takes money to run any organization and while the church has a divine mission, it has certain very definite human needs, which must be met by those who belong to it, if it is to function in a material world.
What sub-type of article is it?
Moral Or Religious
What keywords are associated?
Church Support
Religion
Intelligent Appreciation
Personal Choice
Giving Time And Money
Editorial Details
Primary Topic
Support For Churches Through Time And Money
Stance / Tone
Encouraging Intelligent Support For Religion
Key Arguments
Churches Are Human Institutions Aiding Spiritual Perfection.
Intelligent People Support Churches Appreciatively.
Religious Affiliation Is A Personal Choice.
Variety In Churches Reflects Human Diversity.
Members Should Contribute Time And Money Like To Other Organizations.
Churches Have Material Needs Despite Divine Mission.