Resolutions against Romanism
THE Methodist General Conference at Minneapolis adopted on May 8 the following resolutions: “Whereas, In all those lands, which form a large part of the missionary field of the Methodist Episcopal Church, the teachings and practises of Romanism deprive the people of the Bible, pervert many of the fundamental doctrines of Christianity, and foster superstition, which alienate the thinking class and bind heavy burdens upon the poor; therefore be it— “Resolved, That the Methodist Episcopal Church recognizes its plain duty to prosecute its missionary enterprises in Greek and Roman Catholic countries with increasing zeal; and be it— “Resolved, That it is our duty to oppose the machinations of Romanism, and to counteract its attempts to gain an ever-increasing control of our public schools, to use the public funds for sectarian schools; and finally be it— “Resolved, That we feel the deepest sympathy, with love, toward the priests and people within the Greek and Roman Catholic churches who are working toward a more spiritual interpretation of the Christian faith.”