Religion on the Pacific Coast
Bishop Weaver, of the United Brethren Church, who is now visiting on the Pacific Coast, writes to the Religious Telescope: From what I have seen and heard I am led to conclude that the state of religion all along this coast is very low. The lines of distinction between the church and the world have grown very dim. There are here representatives from almost every nation under the sun; and as a result I find all kinds of religion and every shade of skepticism. In such state of society, there is, perhaps, the greater reason why Christian teachers should make the lines between the kingdom of grace and the kingdom of darkness clear and distinct. I am sometimes accused of being rather fogyish. Perhaps I am. It may be that I do not understand the doctrine and spirit of Christ’s religion as clearly as many others do. But judging from my stand-point, the state of religion in all these borders is very low; so many are drunken with the love of pleasure and amusements. And this is not confined to those outside the church, but includes church members; and even ministers sometimes step aside for what would seem least to comport with the dignity and character of men in such high calling. There is a pressing demand for additional workers—men of God, men full of faith and the Holy Ghost.