Religious Liberty Setback in Peru

Review and Herald Publishing Association · Takoma Park Station, Washington, D. C. · Jan 7, 1915

Religious Liberty Setback in Peru

We learn from Elder E. L. Maxwell, of Peru, that the movement in favor of the recognition of religious liberty in that country has met with a setback. The measure, which passed both houses of the Peruvian Congress last year, was apparently passing through the second time, this being necessary in amending the constitution, when the ecclesiastical authorities rallied their forces, and the bill was killed in committee. But public sentiment is more than ever inclined toward a liberal interpretation of the old-time restrictions, and we hope the friends of full religious liberty may secure the passing of their measure later. However this may be, the truth of God marches on through those regions. Calls for baptism are coming from various places, and the staff of workers in northwest South America must surely be increased.