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years'Glimpses of the Religious WorldFrank E. Allen. D. D.Widespread Use of DopeA bishop of the Episcopal Church, Clinton S. Quin, ofTexas, believes that the use of narcotics, commonly called"dope,"is so widespread that there is a need of an organization similar to Alcoholics Anonymous which might be calledDopes Anonymous. Though there is so much defiance of thelaws against the illicit importation and use of narcotics wedo not hear a clamor for the repeal of these laws, such aswe have heard against the laws restricting the sale of liquor.Newspaper reporters and publishers can do untold harm byplaying up sentiment against good laws, as they have donein the case of the much-talked-of marriage of Princess Margaret with GroupCaptain Townsend.religionis reported by Protestant ministers of South Africaamong the youth of that part of the Dark Continent, andthat this has been going on for the past two years. Theyaffirm that membershipin Christian youth organizationshas increased 25 per cent during this period and "young people are flocking to church by the thousands." The revivalhas been so marked and sudden that they are unable to explain it. This religious awakening has not been confined toany one group, but includes university students, office workers, craftsmen, and mechanics. One is inclined to think thatthis revival may be due in part, to religious broadcasts suchas "The Hour of Decision" and other gospel messages thatgo over the air to all the world.Compare Communism with RomanismIn the city of Montreal several of the leading storeswere convicted of breaking a by-law which required them toremain closed on Roman Catholic holy days. These convictions were upheld by the Quebec Court of Appeals, but theruling has now been reversed by the Supreme Court of Canada.In Czechoslovakia another Baptist preacher has been arrested and sentenced to fourimprisonment. In 1953four Baptist pasors were accused of spying for the U. S.Government and were sentenced to terms in prison from18 mo. to 5 years. It is believed that one of these mendied in prison and the other has been ill for a long time.A minister from Poland told me that he had more liberty under Communist rule than he had before while the Roman Catholics were in control. Both are extremely oppressive where they have the power.A Visitor in SyriaOur missionaries in Latakia, Syria, were agreeably surprised near the last of October by a visit from Miss MyrtleWyley of Pittsburgh, who, with a party of tourists, was ona tour around the world. The missionaries were pleased toentertain and visit with her and show her their mission andschools. It would be interesting to have her report as ateacher and a surprise visitor at our mission.Work ofMission StudentsWe are always interested in the follow-up work aftera revival such as that which follows the ministry of BillyGraham. We are also interested in what the students dowho go out from our mission schools and who are activeChristian workers in places where they have gone. An Armenian boy who is going to college in Beirut is teaching aSabbath School class there. A girl who is a freshman in thenursingschool of the American University of Beirut andanother girl who is taking her first year in the University ofDamascus are both teaching Bible classes. The latter wasteaching in our school in Latakia the past two years.Though this girl has been discriminated against in her entrance to the university, she is showingChristian resignation, saying, she believes God's promise, "All things worktogether for338good,"and that God has a purpose in it.Revival in South AfricaWhat is called an "unprecedented" revival of interest inMission Effort in IsraelThe Southern Baptist Convention of the U.S.A. sentout missionaries to Israel who planned to open a Baptistcenter in Tel Aviv. The Baptists spent about $5,000 on aproperty which was to be used for reading, Bible study, andworship, but about two weeks before the mission opened, thehall was destroyed by the police with battering rams. TheOrthodox rabbis evidently brought such pressure upon theowner of the property that he canceled the contract with theBaptists. The case has been taken to the Israeli SupremeCourt.Would Prohibit Airline LiquorSenator Thurmond of South Carolina has told leaders ofthe W.C.T.U. that he has asked the Civil Aeronautics Administration to prohibit the sale and consumption of alcoholic beverages aboard commercial airliners. He has statedthat he is prepared to introduce appropriate legislation inthe Senate to effect such a ban if the CAA fails to act.Representative Lane of Massachusetts has said that hewould introduce a similar bill in the House of Representatives to stop the growing practice of serving liquor in flight.(Continued on page 344)THE COVENANTER WITNESSIssued each Wednesday by the Publication Board of theREFORMED PRESBYTERIAN CHURCHOF NORTH AMERICAat 129 Wpst fith Strpet, Newton, Kansas orthrough its editorial office at 1209 Boswell Avenue, Topeka, Kansasto promote Bible Standards of Doctrine, Worship and LifeFor individuals, churches and nationsOpinions expressed in our columns are those of the individual writer,not necessarily the views of the Covenanter Church or of the Editor.Dr. Raymond Taggart, D.D., Editor1209 Boswell Avenue, Topeka KansasContributing: EditorsFrank E. Allen, D.D.Prof. William H. RussellWalter McCarroll, D.D.Remo I. Robb, D.D.Subscription rates10 cents.The Rev. R. 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