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Timebinder, v. 2, issue 2, whole no. 6, Spring 1946
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However, we will do well to watch our foreign relations, and our occupation of Germany and Japan, rather than to rely on a large military force. Right now, we don't seem to be doing so well in Germany. The trouble seems to be that we trained a lot of men for occupation jobs and then they had enough points or time to get out, so that inexperienced men had to be put in. I had great hopes of re-educating the Germans, but from what I've heard and read, we are doing a pretty poor job of it. Another thing I don't like to hear, is that some of the higher-ups are deciding to let the Germans keep their heavy industry. Sounds like the same old story again. Pardon me if I seem pessimistic but facts are facts. Passing on to Carlson's piece, every one is entitled to their own beliefs, in my opinion. The Bible can bear a lot of deep study, but of course, it was written by men supposedly inspired by God, and has been translated for us. What I am trying to say, is that SOME things may become obscure when translated, from the original language (Greek or Hebew), that we were clear in the original. Also parts of it, especially at the beginning are almost certain to be allegorical. It might do Carlson some good to re-read portions in this light. Widner brings some points out that are well taken. As he defines it, the dilettante is much to be preferred, in most people at least. The "specialists" that go after money and power alone, are the most to be pitied, it seems to me. I read about a president of a large utility holding company recently who had spent his life building up an empire of electricity, but he died without friends or without having had any interests in life other than money or power. I guess there is something in some of us that drives us on and on -- just like Hitler. I guess it is things like that that make psychology such an interesting subject. As to what Lane says about the C. O. problem being not an easy one is exactly right. Sometimes I can see one point of view easily and at others I can see the other side. Anyway, I think if more and more like them, this world be a better world. I do think more and more people are becoming "world-minded"; are thinking of mankind as a whole. Of course, when the majority start thinking that way, the millenium will have arrived. Meanwhile, there is a big job of education for those of us who believe in a better life for all, rather than or just the few. I really enjoyed Chauvenet's exposition. He seems to be a man who has really done some thinking. I would certainly like to meet him sometime. At times, I wonder if Cram's theory is right, but I don't know. I guess I should read Nock's book. I do agree with you, Everettm however, that man is making progress -27-
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However, we will do well to watch our foreign relations, and our occupation of Germany and Japan, rather than to rely on a large military force. Right now, we don't seem to be doing so well in Germany. The trouble seems to be that we trained a lot of men for occupation jobs and then they had enough points or time to get out, so that inexperienced men had to be put in. I had great hopes of re-educating the Germans, but from what I've heard and read, we are doing a pretty poor job of it. Another thing I don't like to hear, is that some of the higher-ups are deciding to let the Germans keep their heavy industry. Sounds like the same old story again. Pardon me if I seem pessimistic but facts are facts. Passing on to Carlson's piece, every one is entitled to their own beliefs, in my opinion. The Bible can bear a lot of deep study, but of course, it was written by men supposedly inspired by God, and has been translated for us. What I am trying to say, is that SOME things may become obscure when translated, from the original language (Greek or Hebew), that we were clear in the original. Also parts of it, especially at the beginning are almost certain to be allegorical. It might do Carlson some good to re-read portions in this light. Widner brings some points out that are well taken. As he defines it, the dilettante is much to be preferred, in most people at least. The "specialists" that go after money and power alone, are the most to be pitied, it seems to me. I read about a president of a large utility holding company recently who had spent his life building up an empire of electricity, but he died without friends or without having had any interests in life other than money or power. I guess there is something in some of us that drives us on and on -- just like Hitler. I guess it is things like that that make psychology such an interesting subject. As to what Lane says about the C. O. problem being not an easy one is exactly right. Sometimes I can see one point of view easily and at others I can see the other side. Anyway, I think if more and more like them, this world be a better world. I do think more and more people are becoming "world-minded"; are thinking of mankind as a whole. Of course, when the majority start thinking that way, the millenium will have arrived. Meanwhile, there is a big job of education for those of us who believe in a better life for all, rather than or just the few. I really enjoyed Chauvenet's exposition. He seems to be a man who has really done some thinking. I would certainly like to meet him sometime. At times, I wonder if Cram's theory is right, but I don't know. I guess I should read Nock's book. I do agree with you, Everettm however, that man is making progress -27-
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