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COMMUNICATIONS Letters to the Editor must bear the name and address of the writer, although under certain circumstances the use of a pen name or initial for publication is permissible. The Mail Tribune reserves the right to edit all letters with a view to clarification and condensation. Letters submitted for publication must not exceed 400 words. Jehovah Crilic Answered To the Editor: Jesus instructed his disciples to "render Caesar's things to Caesar." The topic under discussion was taxation (Matt. 22:17-22; 17:24-27). Such instruction was because Caesar (the government) had the right to tax its subjects for services rendered schools, roads, police protection, and other public utilities. Then showing that such payment of taxes gave that one the right to use these public utilities, Jesus himself made use of the public-tax-supported Jew lsh synagogues to address the people on different occasions (Luke 4:16). It is quite likely that some of his opposers banded together and sought to deny his using iuch institutions open to the public. After all, they aid ques tion his patriotism; they accused him and his disciples of sedition (Luke 23:1, 2,; John 19:12; Acts 24:5). And he wouldn't light! He told Peter not to fight even f oi his beloved master (Matt. 2C 52; Cor. 10:3-5). And in addition to this, he and his disciples advo cated a new world system of things where righteousness and truth instead of immorality and corruption would prevail (John 18:36; 2 Pet. 3:13). So it was only natural that the nationalistic selfish people among the Israelites tried to stop his activity, Jesus said, "If they have done such things unto me, they will also do them to you (my followers).' John 15:18-21; 16:1-3. So it comes as no surprise to read attacks on Christians today for these same offenses. An ex ample in point was the letter ap pearing in this column on Mar 29, objecting to the use of the Jackson public school auditorium by Jehovah's Witnesses. The usual complaints: they won't salute the flag (not the Russian hammer and sickle, either); they won't fight (as a result. Ameri can soldiers were not killed in Wonderful way to feel better - DRINK SHIDER'S Milk 1 Vounever yl yourneed M DrinkcJ glasses of Milk every day SNIDER'S MILK Germany, for example, by Ger man Jehovah's Witnesses, since 10,000 of these were in Hitler's concentration camps because they refused to kill American boys); they advocate a different government (God's Kingdom); etc. Recently, the American press told of the arrest of Jehovah's Witnesses by the godless Com munists in Poland. The reason: they were accused of "distribut ing atrocity propaganda favor ing the United States." To the Communists, Bible educational work is taboo and smacks of "American imperialism" (as they put it). Such totalitarian repres sion is foreign to the principles of this nation. Yet, some profes sing Americans would a'lopt the philosophy of Communism to suppress those who hold differ ent beliefs from themselves. J. W. Mather Presiding Minister of Medford Congregation of Jehovah's Witnesses Peace and War To the Editor: I would like to submit my humble viewpoint on Mr. Krauss' letter in the Mail Tribune of March 27, in regard to peace and war at this time in the world. We have to admit there are two forces in the world: Good and evil. Fundamentally they are for our good. If we did not have evil to overcome we could not progress and enjoy the good. And then we have the Bible with its teachings and laws to help us to live in peace and good will with one another. Christianity has not been a failure entirely. It would be very distressing to contem plate what this world would be without Christianity including also the Constitution of the United States of America. Both have been revealed and inspired by God. The reason we have Communism and this condition in the world is because we have drifted away from the teachings and commandments of our Savior and His Apostles. There are hun dreds of churches in the world, each with a different interpreta tion of the Bible. The Bible is the greatest selling volume in the world, and it is also the least read book. That is why people are led by every wind of doc trine. When our Savior was born the Angels sang "Glory to God in the Highest. Peace on Earth and Good Will to Men." How can we reconcile that with Matthew 10:34 where Jesus said, "Think not I am come to send peace on earth; I came not to send peace, but a sword." The last two World Wars were fought principally among the Christian nations. Surely, they did not have His Spirit and live by His teachings. England, France, Germany and other nations became great from the sweat and blood of the back ward and underprivileged coun tries. Now, the worms are turn ing. The law of restitution was in force in Bible time, and we still have that law. There were 161 churches rep resented in the Council of Churches in Evanston, 111. last August. The only thing they could agree upon was that Jesus was the only hope of the world; which we can all agree upon. John F. Peterson, . 1316 Beatty St., Medford, Oregon. NORTHWEST GORILLA GETS HOUSING Bobo the Woodland Park gorilla studies biue-prints for his new home in Seattle. Acquired as a babe, he has been the center of citywide controversy over housing funds. About $70,000 has been set aside for his home. Apparently Bobo approved the plans because construction has started on his new quarters. Conservation To the Editor: The little squir rel drama between President Eis enhower and Sen. Neuberger as to whether or not the pretty bushy-tailed creatures shall be banished from the White House ground brings to mind a story in one of my early school read ers. A woodchuck's habitat was near the garden of two boys, Ezekiel and Benjamin Franklin. He had a keen appetite for fresh vegetables. Though well fenced, the wood chuck tunneled under and en joyed the lettuce, cabbage, pars nips and carrots, with an occa sional seasoning with parsley. Ezekiel plugged the holes, but to no avail. Finally he set a trap and caught the marauder and was to perform an execution when Benjamin showed up and objected to killing the pretty, innocent-looking, helpless ani mal. The boys almost quarreled. Finally they agreed to take the woodchuck and their argument before their father. After long, persuasive and sometimes heated pleadings by each to which their father gave patient and serious attention, Benjamin finished by pointing out that . "God made that woodchuck as he also made us. He made him with apprecia tion of good fresh vegetables the same as He did us, and there are vegetables enough for us and the woodchuck too." The story climaxed when the father jumped up and cried: Ezekiel, Ezekiel, you let that woodchuck go." In conclusion, we add that we are glad to note that Sen. Neu berger is carrying out his cam paign pledge to insist on conser vation of America's natural" re sources. John E. Gribble 139 Kenwood ave. Medford, Oregon Law Held Only Hope ; To the Editor: This is in an swer to the several letters that have appeared in the last few issues of your paper in connec tion with my statement of March 27. I'll say this to the writers that if the world would be populated with such devout faith as theirs, the problems of the world would largely be solved. However, as such is not the case, we just must be ration al enough and face the reality of the situation. Of course we all know that you can not legislate morals, no less change the human heart. Despite the fact that there are a great multitude of different opinions about religion, we don't fight over it, the way they did not long ago. Why? Because we have enacted laws to protect us from the violence of those who don't agree with our view. Read the history of the Chris tian religion about the crusades, timid Investments made by the 10th of the month earn divi dends as of the First. ARE OUR SPECIALTY. Invest your money where it is protected to $10,000.00 by the Federal Savings and Loan Insurance Corporation. Combine this SAFETY with a comfortable RETURN and liberal withdrawal pro visions and you have an excellent investment. Open your insured savings account now .... for PROFIT AVAILABILITY SAFETY FIRST FEDERAL Savings & Loan Assn. of Medford 27 North Holly Telephone 2-9147 W the thirty years of war between Protestant and Catholic and the time of the Puritans right here in America. There is still plenty of prejudice and discrimination but as a whole we get along pretty well. By George, we just have to, the law makes us, that's all there is to it. The people of Portland concerning the color ed navy man will find that out sooner or later just as had the people of Detroit, Mich. Well, Mrs. Mitchell, not very long ago we had slavery in this country, but there was a very common man that loved the common people. A man not par ticularly religious either. He pro fessed no particular creed, ex cept that it seems that humanity was his God and the serving of humanity his religion. The free thinkers claim him as one of theirs. A war was fought over the issue of slavery, it was, won by the liberals, slavery was out lawed and that settled that. Since there is still plenty of prejudice and discrimination but that too will die out in due time. The anti-segregation law was passed just lately by the Su preme court of the United States. So you see we are making pro gress through law. O yes there were may quotations from the Bible, even of Jesus by those that wanted to retain slavery, who profited by it, to prove that slavery was a divine institution. No madam, religion never has, never will prevent war. Uni versal law is the only solution. Peace is order based on law. There is no other imaginable definition. William Krauss Rte 1, box 373 Gold Hill, Ore. Storage reservoirs containing more thann 10,000,000 gallons of water are located at eleva tions of 758 feet above sea level to serve the San Francisco Fire Department in fighting fires. IB Here's news for people who suffer needlessly from irregularity You get mtjch more than a fine tasting dish for fitness and flavor when you eat All-Bran with milk. Kellogg's All-Bran, the original whole bran laxative cereal, is scientifically milled to bring you natural food bulk in its most effec tive form. 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