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School Lessen Leon The Church in n the Secular State na Uniform Sunday School Lesson Nov 5 1972 Scripture Daniel 6 Matthew 22 22 15 1 22 Acts 5 29 17 Comments by H. H TaU Taft Based on copyrighted Outlines produced by ty the Committee on the Uniform Series and used by daily must make major decisions Many of these result from conflicts that arise ari from liva living g under two sovereignties the church and the state Today's memory lesson Jesson is one of the most quoted Scriptures Render therefore to Caesar the things that mat are Caesars Caesar's and to God the things that are Gods Many Christians find this tm difficult to explain Certainly we need Christs Christ's wisdom to understand what is Gods God's and what is the governments gover And ADd unfortunately many of ofus ofUS ofus us use hypocritical dodges to avoid obeying either God Cod or the state In turning bIrDing to history I we find few an an- We do discover many instances when the tine organized church sought to control the one state tine Ole example was the therole therole therole role played by the Pilgrims P grims in our ow early Wt TODAY YOUR OUR vac vary in their view as 81 to the best beat way to Co separate the church dUda from the state data Some religious leaders favor the distribution of tax money to pay pay- for books for fer sponsored religious schools Still Stir other o religious leaders refuse to accept government loans when the interest rates are below those charged others Certainly we we have come a long way in our views The late John F. F Kennedy broke the Catholic anti barrier to the White House How far should s the church move toward an active role in our political affairs Inthe In Inthe Inthe the past there t re have been incidents when the leaders in a totalitarian state sought to control the church Hitler and Stalin are examples In recalling his early years in Nazi Germany I Albert Einstein wrote I never had any special interest in the church before but now I feel a great affection and admiration because the church alone had the courage and persistence to stand for intellectual truth and moral freedom JESUS BELIEVED that Rome should be paid taxes for the services it provided the people People should pay tribute to Jesus for life the fruitful seasons and the blessedness of a new life in hi the Kingdom Where When the state becomes unjust materialistic militaristic and irresponsible irresponsible irresponsible sible the church should step in and act As Christians we are obligated to become more informed dedicated and vocal about our government When we react as Christians should our ow government govern govern- government government ment will be better On the other hand we are ere not true Christians if we become subservient and complacent If we become members of the silent majority we fail faU to act as God wants His followers to act Christians are expected to live as citizens of earth and aM of Heaven setting godly examples for all aU to follow fo OW Un Un- Unfortunately Unfortunately Unfortunately fortunately our young people are upset over the double standards of conduct for lor children hildren cl and adults AND SOME PERSONS fear we Americans have grown soft and have bave lost our desire to resist those who would destroy Christianity Too often we take the easy way We must recognize that we live in a pluralistic society The rights and feelings of all people must be considered We must avoid rumors or hearsay stories We must not insist that everyone believe and act as we do The church and the state must co co- cooperate operate They can in childcare child cb care d-care centers cost tow low st housing projects nursing and retirement homes hospitals schools etc The state can guarantee peaceful assembly and assure us police and fire protection And both can work to make the world worth saving Neither should stamp rubber the actions of the other What is Gods God's and what is Ceasar's is impossible to answer with a simple yes or no It requires thoughtful study
Object Description
| Title | Columbia Missourian Newspaper 1972-11-04 |
| Description | 65th Year, No. 44 |
| Subject |
Columbia (Mo.) -- Newspapers Boone County (Mo.) -- Newspapers |
| Coverage | United States -- Missouri -- Boone County -- Columbia |
| Language | English |
| Date.Search | 1972-11-04 |
| Type |
Newspapers |
| Format | |
| Collection Name | Columbia Missourian Newspaper Collection |
| Publisher.Digital | University of Missouri Library Systems |
| Rights | These pages may be freely searched and displayed. Permission must be received for distribution or publication. |
| Contributing Institution |
State Historical Society of Missouri University of Missouri--Columbia. School of Journalism |
| Copy Request | Contact the State Historical Society of Missouri at: (800) 747-6366 or (573) 882-7083 or email contact@shsmo.org. Some fees apply: http://shsmo.org/research/researchfees |
| County |
Boone County (Mo.) |
Description
| Title | Columbia Missourian 1972-11-04 Sunday School Lesson |
| Subject |
Columbia (Mo.) -- Newspapers Boone County (Mo.) -- Newspapers |
| Coverage | United States -- Missouri -- Boone County -- Columbia |
| Language | English |
| Date.Search | 1972-11-04 |
| Type | article |
| Format | |
| Collection Name | Is part of Columbia Missourian Collection |
| Publisher.Digital | University of Missouri Library Systems |
| Contributing Institution | State Historical Society of Missouri <br> University of Missouri School of Journalism |
| Copy Request | Contact the State Historical Society of Missouri at: (800) 747-6366 or (573) 882-7083 or email contact@shsmo.org. Some fees apply: http://shsmo.org/research/researchfees |
| Item.Transcript | School Lessen Leon The Church in n the Secular State na Uniform Sunday School Lesson Nov 5 1972 Scripture Daniel 6 Matthew 22 22 15 1 22 Acts 5 29 17 Comments by H. H TaU Taft Based on copyrighted Outlines produced by ty the Committee on the Uniform Series and used by daily must make major decisions Many of these result from conflicts that arise ari from liva living g under two sovereignties the church and the state Today's memory lesson Jesson is one of the most quoted Scriptures Render therefore to Caesar the things that mat are Caesars Caesar's and to God the things that are Gods Many Christians find this tm difficult to explain Certainly we need Christs Christ's wisdom to understand what is Gods God's and what is the governments gover And ADd unfortunately many of ofus ofUS ofus us use hypocritical dodges to avoid obeying either God Cod or the state In turning bIrDing to history I we find few an an- We do discover many instances when the tine organized church sought to control the one state tine Ole example was the therole therole therole role played by the Pilgrims P grims in our ow early Wt TODAY YOUR OUR vac vary in their view as 81 to the best beat way to Co separate the church dUda from the state data Some religious leaders favor the distribution of tax money to pay pay- for books for fer sponsored religious schools Still Stir other o religious leaders refuse to accept government loans when the interest rates are below those charged others Certainly we we have come a long way in our views The late John F. F Kennedy broke the Catholic anti barrier to the White House How far should s the church move toward an active role in our political affairs Inthe In Inthe Inthe the past there t re have been incidents when the leaders in a totalitarian state sought to control the church Hitler and Stalin are examples In recalling his early years in Nazi Germany I Albert Einstein wrote I never had any special interest in the church before but now I feel a great affection and admiration because the church alone had the courage and persistence to stand for intellectual truth and moral freedom JESUS BELIEVED that Rome should be paid taxes for the services it provided the people People should pay tribute to Jesus for life the fruitful seasons and the blessedness of a new life in hi the Kingdom Where When the state becomes unjust materialistic militaristic and irresponsible irresponsible irresponsible sible the church should step in and act As Christians we are obligated to become more informed dedicated and vocal about our government When we react as Christians should our ow government govern govern- government government ment will be better On the other hand we are ere not true Christians if we become subservient and complacent If we become members of the silent majority we fail faU to act as God wants His followers to act Christians are expected to live as citizens of earth and aM of Heaven setting godly examples for all aU to follow fo OW Un Un- Unfortunately Unfortunately Unfortunately fortunately our young people are upset over the double standards of conduct for lor children hildren cl and adults AND SOME PERSONS fear we Americans have grown soft and have bave lost our desire to resist those who would destroy Christianity Too often we take the easy way We must recognize that we live in a pluralistic society The rights and feelings of all people must be considered We must avoid rumors or hearsay stories We must not insist that everyone believe and act as we do The church and the state must co co- cooperate operate They can in childcare child cb care d-care centers cost tow low st housing projects nursing and retirement homes hospitals schools etc The state can guarantee peaceful assembly and assure us police and fire protection And both can work to make the world worth saving Neither should stamp rubber the actions of the other What is Gods God's and what is Ceasar's is impossible to answer with a simple yes or no It requires thoughtful study |
