The Baptists are the largest denomination in America. The Baptist Young People's Union of America met in Tremont Temple, Boston, for its 32nd annual convention. " The Attractive Christ" was the keynote, frequently referred to by the speakers. The 5,000 delegates, from all parts of the United States and Canada, filled Tremont Temple to over flowing. In his address of welcome, Mayor Curley lamented the " growth away from idealism" in the United States, and rejoiced in the gathering of so much youthful idealism as was represented by the Young People's Union. Leaders of the convention stressed the following points: World Court, international youth alliance, broader interest in clean industry and politics, prohibition, missions, tithing for church finances.
An even larger convention was that held in Des Moines by the International Young People's Society for Christian Endeavor. The 15,000 delegates came not only from the United States but from all over the world. The Christian Endeavor Society was founded 42 years ago and this is its 29th international convention. " The Harvest Time Is Here " was taken as the watchword and the young people were called "harvest hands." Their attention and enthusiasm was directed to the following points: World Court, the twelve-hour day in industry, religious as well as secular education, prohibition, prohibition of poppy growing. The Colorado Fuel and Iron Company and the International Harvester Company were commended for their enlightened policy toward labor. At Winona Lake, Ind., assembled a Christian Citizenship Conference. There were present over 5,000 delegates from the United States and 30 foreign countries. This conference is sponsored by the National Reform Association, an organization of business and professional men without any particular religious affiliation. Three United States Senators, seven governors, two bishops, and many college presidents took part in the program. The 42 meetings of the conference were presided over by prominent business men from all parts of the country. The keynote of this conference was " How Can Nations Be Converted to a Sense of Their Moral Responsibilities?" Resolutions were passed favoring the World Court and prohibition enforcement, and opposing war. The last resolution was a striking document, and was sent to the rulers of 75 nations. It says in part: "Humanity is staggered by the possibilities of another world war. Nations are accountable to the same Christian principles as individual Christian men and women. There is no double standard of morality and ethics, one for men, and another for nations."