Religion: Summer Devotions

The editors of Christianity and Crisis, biweekly journal of Protestant opinion, last week announced the discovery of a new religion: Naturism. "At this time of year," said the article, "in places where there are cool breezes, mountain vistas, forest glades, sylvan lakes (how easily the phrases come to mind!) or even inviting fairways, the adherents of Naturism begin to go on a spiritual spree."

Continued Christianity and Crisis, tongue firmly in cheek: "The gods of Naturism usually receive full homage at the interfaith gatherings known as Summer Conferences. At such places there is usually...

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