READERS' EXCHANGE

 

I want you to know at long last that more and more people are learning to love and appreciate what you stand for and what you have been able to see and understand years ago that we are just now beginning to see. —Nelson Henning, 1108 Virginia St., Lake Charles, LA. 70601

In reference to your item on the church treasury, how do you think a fellow can get deductions on his income tax if he makes his contributions through a treasury unrecognized as “non-profit” by the U. S. government?!! —Bob Fife, Milligan College, Tn. 37682

Traditionalism and man-made dogmas, along with a neglect of New Testament simplicity, are still strong these days. We must remind ourselves of the centrality of Jesus Christ and him crucified. Our need of Him, apart from system-building, has never been greater. —Joe Hale, 6100 Hibbling Ave., Springfield, VA.22150

I think of you often and continually pray for your ministry. Thank God for our freedom! Praise Him for allowing us to be free to lovingly serve Christ! —Steve Molnar, Central Church of Christ, Houston, Tx.

The review of Hadwin’s thesis was exciting. It amazes me that these young men are willing to think for themselves in that environment. It further amazes me that his thesis was approved by that graduate Bible faculty. Praise the Lord for bright young minds such as Hadwin’s! —Dick Smith, 1420 Drury Dr., Dallas, Tx. 75232

I want to study your observations on Hadwin’s thesis. I have recently read the thesis, and although it is the most serious (and best) challenge to the views set forth in We Be Brethren, I think he misses the point widely. Some of these times when I can get better caught up I will probably publish some observations on our differences. —J. D. Thomas, Abilene Christian College, Abilene, Tx. 79601

(As I pointed out in my review of Hadwin’s work, a thesis can be “approved” by a faculty because of its scholarship without necessarily being endorsed. It is wholesome when faculty and students can freely differ in their mutual search for truth even when the findings threaten the status quo. It reminds me of Harvard! If all our graduate people will show the spirit of both Hadwin and Dr. Thomas, as indicated above, I predict a bright future for our youth in terms of getting a real education. Since truth has nothing to fear, let’s lay it all out in the open and let the people decide for themselves. —Ed.)