Church and Politics by Editor

Pacific Press Publishing Company · OAKLAND, CALIFORNIA · Sep 5, 1900

FromSigns of the Times, Vol. 26, No. 36.

Church and Politics

By Editor

Political hopes have some strange bases, as shown by the merely local contests in Alameda County, Cal. It is claimed that one candidate for State senator is strong because "he was the head of the Epworth League for years, and is said to have the church people with him." It is said, "That means a great deal out Berkeley way." Then a certain candidate for county supervisor is said to feel very certain of success because "he has the race track and the railroad behind him." What either of these conditions has to do with the proper qualifications for the positions sought is a mystery; but such is politics. The pity is that the church is so ready to stoop to a contest with the world for earth's empty honors.