- GLC#
- GLC05508.267-View header record
- Type
- Documents
- Date
- October 24, 1914
- Author/Creator
- Wilson, Woodrow, 1856-1924
- Title
- [Excerpt from speech at Pittsburg, Pennsylvania on October 24, 1914]
- Place Written
- Washington, District of Columbia
- Pagination
- 1 p. : Height: 17.1 cm, Width: 15.4 cm
- Primary time period
- Progressive Era to New Era, 1900-1929
- Sub-Era
- The Politics of Reform
Wilson expresses support for the YMCA. He is impatient with those who think the purpose of Christianity is to help individuals develop their character. He prefers people devote themselves to aiding others, and good character will result as a by-product. Wilson sees aiding others as the real purpose of Christianity.
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