Let There be Light. By David Lubin. (G. P. Putnam's
Sons. 6s.)--Is not this title just a little arrogant ? Has the world had to wait for Mr. David Lubin to pronounce his fiat ? The book is supposed to report the debates of a club of working men who discuss various topics, social and religious, competition v. collectivism, for instance, the relation between employer and workman, and, at greater length than any other question, religion. The wise man of the party is one Ezra, and he founds a Church Universal, free from the degrading polytheism which prevails in the Christianity of the Creeds. Japan, we see, is suggested as a hopeful field for the new society to occupy. We do not wish to scoff at what is doubtless an honest effort after truth. But surely there is something almost ludicrous in the assurance with which this new teacher presents himself to the world. Who would not pity the poor children who have to learn the new Catechism ? Here is a sample :— " Question What does right thinking about God do ? Answer: It shows us that God does not do miracles."
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