Editorial October 2, 1902 Issue

Premonitions of Progress

There is much being said, pro and con, respecting the alleged decline of institutional religion, and it is certainly true that there are many features of present-day thought which must inevitably beget solicitude upon the part of those who, in any sence, identify Christianity with institutionalism. On the other hand, there are no less abundant evidences that the religious instinct is increasingly assertive among the great body of the people.

The protest against certain social crimes is very conspicuous to-day, and the regard for the ethical significance of public legislation and economic combination is being more and more emphasized.

Amid all the conflict of opinions respecting national issues and policies, and the clash of interests in the industrial field, we may all rejoice that as never before the question of right and wrong is coming home to the people, and affecting their determinations. Truth is advancing, and we may be glad indeed when political issues can no longer be left to the determination of self-interest.

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