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An Unjustifiable Dictum

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Review and Herald Publishing Association · Takoma Park Station, Washington, D. C. · Sep 17, 1908

FromReview and Herald, Vol. 85, No. 38.

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An Unjustifiable Dictum

In spite of the assertion, oft reiterated in certain quarters, that “this is a Christian nation,” violence and crime are increasing so rapidly as to command the attention of sober people who have not committed themselves to the Christian nation platform. Thus the Washington Post asks:—
In view of the enormous number of murders per million of our population, is it not pertinent to inquire, “Are we civilized?”
The daily record does not harmonize with the dictum of the Supreme Court, and evil passions are not controlled even by the conclusion of a learned judge. This is a Christian nation only in so far as its citizens are followers of Christ.