Religion: Protestants at Work

Last week three important Protestant denominations met in their own fashions to consider the concerns of their churches. The threat of war, denominational unity and Roman Catholicism seemed to be uppermost in the churchmen's minds.

The Northern Presbyterians turned out 880 commissioners strong (plus 1,500 wives, observers, missionaries and others) for a week of meetings in Cincinnati's ornate Taft Auditorium. They soberly polished off an impressive packet of resolutions without hot debate or high jinks. "A wonderful group of people," commented one hotel manager. "Quiet and understanding, to bed early and up early...

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