Religion: Contest Controversy

Three lawyers carefully studied the plan and found it "entirely within the law." Two theologians, five bishops and three religious superiors were consulted about it from the standpoint of morality and Christian ethics. Finally, with only one dissenting vote, the plan was approved by the 68-member board of the American Church Union, high church group in the Protestant Episcopal Church.

The plan was no blueprint for union of the churches, no design for history-making doctrinal upheaval, but a puzzle contest. Its purpose: to raise $100,000 for the A.C.U. by offering $50,000 in prize...

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