Editorials

In the development of every human being, diving comes first, then learning.
In a late address before the national conference of Unitarian churches, a well-known publicist has cited many encouraging intimations of the growth of religious sentiment, and among other things he notes the public conscience, which he regards as "more acute to-day than at any time in the history of mankind;" the place of temperance in general thought; the recognition of the right of agreement; the increase of the spirit of reconciliation; the more dominant religious spirit in the adjustment of international affairs, and the universal exaltation of character over creeds.
We are very glad of the opportunity to republish in this issue of the Sentinel a letter by Miss Mary Hatch Harrison of Newbern, N.
The harmony of these beautiful autumn days is marred by one discordant note to which Christian sentiment has ever been sadly indifferent.
In a current issue of a religious contemporary is an article entitled, "The Cheerfulness of Death," which is made prominent by the endorsement given it in the editorial columns.
The popular belief about Christian Science is, to a large extent at least, that it is simply a cure for physical ills, a universal panacea for sickness, and therefore not rightfully called scientific Christianity.

A Memorable Coincidence

We are glad to publish the following interesting letter and enclosures received from our Leader.
General Association of Teachers.
In commenting upon the effort of an educational center to awaken interest in a course of Bible reading, a leading daily paper has recently said that "if the universities can revive the study of the Bible, they will establish a new claim to our respect.
It is recorded that on one occasion Jesus taught his disciples a vital lesson through a little child.
In these days of much theorizing and much preaching we hear a good deal about a growing tendency toward agnosticism and infidelity, and although many reasons have been advanced for this phenomenon of modern civilization, none seem to afford a sufficient basis upon which to suggest a remedy.

A Memorable Coincidence

We are glad to publish the following interesting letter and enclosures received from our Leader.