The Christian Citizen The campaign which the Methodist Church is
about to nadertake with a view to impressing on its younger Xnenibers the responsibilities of Christian citizenship, in regard to such 'questions as world peace, the social order, atti;ieetZeirok:elreeisstuiroe; gambling, temperance, the family life, Frill be watched with keen and Men of all religious confessions, and by many whose e‘oncern is solely for good Citizenship without the prefix , Christian." Reunited Methodism is in itself a powerful force, and if the campaign prospers as it deserves it may easily, and with great advantage, be extended, in some localities at any rate, to include the younger members of Other Churches than the Methodist. The plan of the campaign, with its twofold emphasis, on personal stan- dards and social aims, is wisely conceived. In regard to such aquestion as, for example, the drink problem, the liberal-minded man would admit for the community a less exacting discipline than the abstinence he may feel it right to impose on himself. But both standards need serious thought and discussion. Religious conviction quickens the will, but that alone is not enough. Hard thinking is called for, as well as ardour and sacrifice. Methodism is fortunately, well provided with experienced leaders competent to guide its youth in the explOration of the path of public service.
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