Expelled for Teaching Bible Truth
By M. M. Hall
Bro. M. M. Hall writes from Hunter's Creek, Mich.:
“Bro. Smith : I was interested in J. Avenell’s letter from Lindon, Wis., published in Review No. 9, present volume. More than a year ago I was in his situation, and acted as you have suggested. I was Assistant Superintendent of the Sunday School at Hunter's Creek. The Superintendent had disposed of the questions of washing feet, and the Sabbath, pretty much to his liking. Next came the state of the dead. I had long before made up my mind what the testimony was on that point, and resolved that the Bible evidences should be exhibited. I had charge of the Bible Class, and referred to the wonders of Spiritualism, remarking that that brought us to the subject before the School for the day, found in Job xiv, 10. 'Man giveth up the ghost, and where is he?' I read texts from the sayings of Christ and Peter, showing that they were not in heaven; also from Peter, that they were not in hell fire: at which point I was interrupted. The doctrines, sentiments or texts were pronounced not orthodox; and I was forthwith requested to resign my place. Not choosing to do so, I was expelled.”