Article October 13, 1917 Issue

The Lectures

with contributions from Gates E. M. Young, W. C. Strauss, J. O. Powers, H. D. North, Albert M. Cheney, Alfred E. Waterman, Robert E. French

Nampa, Idaho (First Church). — John Randall Dunn, lecturer; introduced by the Rev. Gates E. M. Young, pastor of the Presbyterian Church, who said in part:—

I am not a Christian Scientist; but may say that I am an unprejudiced seeker after the truth, and that I am willing to accept it from whatever source it may come. I am not inclined to adhere very strictly to any one school of thought, especially in so far as that school may have written arbitrary theories or creeds, but claim the right and freedom of investigation. This may lay one open to the charge of being a freethinker, but with that great scientist, Lord Kelvin, I rather think it is true that if one will think seriously enough and hard enough, he will be brought to the recognition of God. "And here lies the foundation of all religion," the great scientist said.

We are living in an age which demands fearless thinking. Freedom in government, in science, and in religion is impossible so long as we decline to assume the pressing responsibility of serious thought; and we are slaves if we think only in terms of traditional creeds. Each age brings its own discoveries, which cannot be ignored; and every generation has its prophets, who ask for an audience. Eternity is here. The world sojourns in its depths, and we live in its very heart. It is for us to realize the present and eternal reality of God. It is our task to come an understanding of the reality of life. It is in this direction that we must seek for truth; and it is the truth that will make us free. Why should we think it impossible to make this discovery, or think it unreasonable to come into harmony with the of God?

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