Amerikai Magyar Reformátusok Lapja, 1933 (34. évfolyam, 1-50. szám)
1933-08-05 / 31. szám
6 AMERIKAI MAGYAR REFORMÁTUSOK LAPJA G[=diH[=." ■. I[^=][=]□□!=]!'===][= • ' S 0 AZ IFJÚSÁG KÖRÉBŐL. 0 0 eh-i—iei_ ■--r-:-')r==ii==inni=iF——ir=-^ nr=in C. E. Topic for Aug. 13. WHAT THE POETS SAY ABOUT GOD. Lesson. Psalm 70:1—5. There are two kinds of literature that I relish reading — biographies and poems. The former acquaint me with the strenuous struggles and splendid achivements of men who became strong because of difficulties. The latter lay bear the profundity of the glowing hearts and the depth of the sublime souls of men who felt and experienced things that are hid from ordinary humans. I wonder if any of you ever read the poems of Daniel Berzsenyi? Jf you didn’t, you should! His Invocation is a lutrous gem not only among our Hungarian poems, but even among the poems of the whole world. Just read those verses and try to catch the deep meaning, the humble and meek attitude of the poet. I could give you the English translation of at least the first stanza — for I have it — but you should read it in original because the Englisn rendering cannot fully convey1 the penetrating feeling of the poet and the grandeur of his soul. One of the most worshipful and loveliest poems of the present day is Joyce Kilmer’s ballad about trees. Even in a common, ordinary tree she could see God. It is almost impossible -for one to forget those awe-inspiring, adoring last two lines: Poems are made by fools like me, But only God can make a tree. Poets as a rule were and are religious. The reason for this is that they empty their hearts into a verse, and since the heart is always closer to the Creator than the mind, they are constantly developing and strengthening that focal point of affinity. Accordingly, the stronger and closer the relationship between a poet and his God, the greater he become. All immortal poets walked with God and expressed His thoughts in pleasant, harmonical rhymes. Frank Nagy. THE PROGRAM FOR THE COMING C. E. CONFERENCE After its long silence, the Program Committee for the coming Christian Endeavor Conference has finally drawn up the plans for the Conference. Perhaps the first fact of importance is the date of the Conference, since many persons have already requested that this be published. The Conference will take place in Chicago, Illinois, on August 23, 24, 25, and 26. Wednesday afternoon, August 23, will be registration day. It will be noticed that the Conference has been drawn out a day longer than has been our practice, but the reasoning is two-fold. In the first place, due to the depressive times which have become especially more acute since last year, C. E. and Y. P. societies have either taken a keener interest in world problems affecting religious 1-roblems, or they have slumped to such an extent that they cannot, even if desired, take interest and initiative enough to build themselves up to the desired level. It was our intention to help both groups. Also, for the work that this meeting thrusts upon us, a day and a half would be too short (for really that is the amount of time spent in actual work in our previous Conferences.) Second, that because of the world Fair, since delegates will be down for the Conference, time would be well spent to give an opportunity to the young people to see this wonderful achivement of nations, especially on August 26 which is Hungarian Day at Century of Progress. The organization of the program has been centered around the successful attempt of last year, that is, the establishment of group discussions. It was proved last year that much more work can be accomplished through this method than previous methods used. The entire Conference will be divided into four discussion groups, and the brief of each discussion will be brought before the general assembly. Now for the program: The theme of the Conference is: CHRISTIAN YOUNG PEOPLE IN THE FACE OF WORLD PROBLEMS. The topics under this theme are the following: I. The significance of the economic problems in the life of Christian Youth. A. Capitalism versus Socialism. B. National Economic versus International. II. The significance of the political problems in the life of Christian Youth. A. Socialism B. Communism D. Democracy C. Dictatorship E. World Peace III. The significance of the social problems in the life of Christian Yuoth. A. Racial B. Cultural 1. American Culture versus Hungarian Culture. IV. The significance of the religious problems in the life of Christian Youth. A. Is modern Science incompatible with Christian beliefs ? B. Interdenominational strifes. 1. Why I am a Reformed C. Missions D. Intermarriage E. The findings of the Union. Without the least intention of insulting anyone’s intelligence, it is the suggestion of the Program Committee that each C. E. and Y. P. society read up on the modern versions of these topics so that we might make the Conference a total success. These topics are interesting,
