I am in the church because I believe its efforts are toward
righteousness, because I believe the teachings of Christ are perfect.
His life the highest possible type of living, and because through Him
we receive all the information regarding a future existence which we
possess. That my mind rests satisfied I do not say; I simply accept
what is given, preferring a little light to total darkness."
"But here they refuse to accept any one like that. They say I am not
yet in a fit state of mind."
"Such a judgment would seem to me narrow. I was fortunate in coming
under the influence of a broad-minded religious teacher. To my
statement of doubts he simply said: 'Believe what you can; live the
very best you can, and keep your mind open toward the light.' It seems
to me now this is all that anyone can do whose nature will not permit
of blind, unquestioning faith. To require more of ordinary human
beings is unreasonable, for God gave us mind and ability to think."
There was a pause, so breathless they could hear the rustle of the
leaves in the almost motionless air, while the strains of gay music
floating from the open windows sounded loud and strident.
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