Dear John, Thank you for your courage in publishing your editorial in the November, 2007 Beacon Lights titled “Smoke-filled Rooms—Let’s Move on.” We are in total agreement with your expressed views. In Christian love, Joe & Mary Schutz 2706 S. Early Dawn Lane Spokane Valley, Washington Dear John, What a delightful experience to read your article in […]
It is said that our forefathers made momentous decisions for the Protestant Reformed churches in smoke-filled rooms. Indeed they did. And I am grateful for the heritage we are able to pass on to our children, and the solid foundation laid by their work. The matters placed before these men were great. The decisions would […]
It was a beautiful day The Colorado sky was bright blue, the sun was shining, and at 10,000 feet we could see for miles in the clear mountain air. Far below in the edge of the meadow the two white tents were clearly visible, as were my mules that were contentedly munching on the grass. […]
When I was a young man back in early 1950, smoking was the cool thing to do, however, we were warned not to start smoking until we reached the age of 21, otherwise it might stunt our growth. Now 50 years later we learn that smoking is a devastating health problem. Smoking of tobacco products […]
“Do you not know that your body is a temple of the Holy Spirit within you? . . . you are not your own; you were bought with a price. So glorify God in your body.”- I Cor. 6:19 and 20. This verse which Paul wrote to the Christian, at Corinth deals with fornication, but […]
“Cigarettes are a blot on the whole human race; A man is a monkey with one is his face. Now here’s my definition of a cigarette, brother; It’s a fire on one end and a fool on t’other.” Now isn’t that disgusting! Can you imagine that any man could be […]
Many articles have been written showing a relationship between smoking and illness. To many people, this is a good enough reason to stop smoking. To other people, this appears to have no effect. Since everyone has read the many articles linking smoking and illness and still many people persist in the habit, let us look […]
The following letter addressed to the Editor, Mr. S. De Young was referred to me for an answer. The letter reads as follows: “Dear Editor: We have often discussed the use of tobacco. The ones that do not favor its use usually give the reasons that it is not healthful, and that it is sinful. […]
After reading SCHUILER’S page in the May issue of the Beacon Lights, I thought about this question, What do you think of smoking in the church parlors and your remark that one would have a hard time proving from Scripture that it is wrong to smoke in the church parlors. Let us leave off the […]