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Review and Herald Publishing Association · Takoma Park Station, Washington, D. C. · Sep 27, 1906

National Reformers’ World Conference

The National Reform Association proposes to hold in Philadelphia three years hence—in October, 1909—a “world’s conference on the Christian principles of civil government.” The officers of that organization have already issued a call for this conference. The National Reformers hope at that conference to start a world movement for Sunday observance, bringing the attitude of the various governments into harmony in the matter of religious legislation. It is expected that all civilized lands will be represented by delegates, and the uncivilized portions of the globe by active missionaries. The call closes thus:—

It is obvious that on many questions, such as the true relation of the church and state, wide diversities of opinion will be found to exist among those who agree in the fundamental principles on which this call is issued. We invite the utmost candor in the statement of differing views, and rely on Christian discretion and charity to make exchange of thought mutually agreeable and productive only of good.

This is another program that was needed to bring about that oneness of purpose which will make it possible for one power at last to compel the whole world to bow down at its command. It is evident, too, that the free expression of views at that conference will be limited to “those who agree in the fundamental principles on which this call is issued.”