1920
Want Church Law Governing "Imprudent Acts" Abolished
Methodist ministers are tugging at the leash provided by paragraph 280 of the general laws of the church, which deals with "imprudent acts." At a meeting of 150 pastors in Chicago there was not a dissenting vote when a resolution passed, asking that paragraph 280 be abolished.
This law forbids ministers attending theaters, indulging in alcohol, dancing, card-playing and gambling. Twelve ministers expressed their views, all to the same effect, which may be summarized as follows:
"This law does not help the church. On the contrary, it keeps away persons who otherwise might belong to the church. Ministers are human and appreciate the enjoyment derived from theaters -- and other things."
--The Saturday Blade, Chicago, March 27, 1920, page 2.
Monday, April 9, 2007
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