12/17 I could not state in words my faith so that it would be clearly apprehended by the mind of another. I am in the church because I believe its efforts are toward righteousness, because I believe the teachings of Christ are perfect. That my mind rests satisfied I do not say; I simply accept what is given, preferring a little light to total darkness." "But here they refuse to accept any one like that. They say I am not yet in a fit state of mind." "Such a judgment would seem to me narrow. I was fortunate in coming under the influence of a broad-minded religious teacher. |