In this 1964 article, the cherished Gospel singer Mahalia Jackson (1911 – 1972) explained for the reader the relationship she had with the Almighty and further remarked that this relationship was the exact one God required from Christians:
– you have to have a made-up mind. You don’t straddle the fence serving God; we must put our all on the alter and let God abide.
The Faith of Mahalia Jackson (Pageant Magazine, 1964) Read More »
In the war society of the South, religion played a leading roll… The Methodist and Presbyterian churches cut themselves away from their Northern brethren and cast their fortunes with the Southern cause… The churches of the South entered so whole heatedly into the cause of the war that they were invariably closed by the Union commanders. Throughout the war many revivals, special prayer meetings, and fasts were held for the success of Southern arms… The army was swept by religious fervor. All regiments departing for the front were consecrated. Many clergymen joined the army as chaplains… .
Click here to read about the chaplains in the Confederate Army.
Christianity in the Confederate States (Confederate Veteran, 1922) Read More »
In this study concerning the religions of the United States during the mid-to-late period of the Second World War, it was revealed that there were a total of 256 religious bodies in the country; of this 13 reported a membership numbering in excess of one million followers. All-in, there were 72,492,669 who were members of one faith or another:
Catholics:…………………………….. 23,419,791
Methodists:…………………………. 8,046,129
Baptists:………………………………. 5,667,926
All the Protestant denominations added up to 41,943,104. The Jewish congregations clocked-in at 4,641,184.
Statistics on American Religions (America Weekly, 1945) Read More »
Following the close of the Second World War America took a good look at herself and slowly began to clean house. Assorted magazines and newspapers began to publish articles about various injustices that seemed to be overlooked during the previous centuries in order that remedies could be found and national integrity restored. When this column was sent to the printer it was a time when numerous states barred atheists from holding elective office, serving as a court witness or work as a school teacher. All of this was taking place in spite of the fact that the census bureau records indicated that as many as 36.6% of the U.S. citizenry had no affiliation with any religious institution.
Another article about an outstanding Episcopal bishop can be read here…
A Christian Defends Atheists (Coronet Magazine, 1961) Read More »
When mobilization began, the government, as usual, undertook to provide spiritual ministry for the men. But many veteran clergymen doubted whether religion would catch on… But religion did catch on – and with such vigor that the chaplaincy services have been swamped by it. Army and Navy chapels are jam-packed. Demands for special services, for Bible study and for religious instruction, are more than can be met. Many men – Protestant and Catholic – are being baptized or confirmed. Some chaplains report an almost overwhelming interest in religion and church as a career.
Click here to read about the renewed interest in religion that existed on the home front…
The W.W. II Revival In Faith (American Magazine, 1942) Read More »
Written to review the latest book by Dr. Shweitzer, The Psychiatric Study of Jesus, the article informs the reader as to the remarkable life the author lead and all that he did for the Kingdom.
Dr. Albert Schweitzer (Pathfinder Magazine, 1948) Read More »
In His Steps, the second most popular book in history, has sold [50,000,000] copies [and just as many downloads] and is still going strong.
‘The Runner-Up to the Bible” (Pageant Magazine, 1947) Read More »
The fastest-growing Protestant religion today is the Pentecostal movement… In barely half a century this dynamic young version of old-time fundamentalism has produced spectacularly successful leaders such as Oral Roberts and the late Aimee Semple McPherson, has won the devotion of at least 2,000,000 Americans of every racial and religious origin and through zealous foreign missionary work, has gained thousands of converts on every continent.
Assemblies of God (Coronet Magazine, 1958) Read More »
The Moody Bible Institute has not graduated many cartoonists but they did give their sheepskin to Jack Hamm (1916 – 1996), a terrific cartoonist who used his talent to advance the Gospel in Godlier America.
Jack Hamm: Cartoon Preacher (The American Magazine, 1952) Read More »
Ever since America established the car culture, there came a need for all-night retail establishments: hamburgers, hot dogs, beer, pharmaceuticals – you get the picture. During the late Thirties this became apparent to the Reverend John Welles as he drove aimlessly through the West – he saw that it was quite possible to acquire meatloaf at all hours of the night, but if you wanted to speak with a minister of the Gospel, you were just plain out of luck. It was then that Welles swore to himself:
If ever I have another church, it will be open day and night. The soul doesn’t come alive on Sunday mornings only, and some day I’ll build a church where people can pray whenever they wish.
Open All Night (The American Magazine, 1954) Read More »
