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Those who came expecting a sharply fought contest were largely disappointed. Mr. Russell did not debate much. His opponent's arguments and questions did not trouble him. He swept on serenely in his own chosen path, like the stars in their courses far above this little mean world and its strife. Only one a few occasions he stooped to actual encounter, on one of which he took up L. S. White's arguments pretty thoroughly, especially the point on the rich man and Lazarus; but that was in his (Russell's) final rebuttal. But the rebuttal was brought in the next night.
Russell did not debate, but White did, He made up for what Russell lacked. He presented one definite, clear-cut point after another. He asked questions which, if Russell answered the, would have decided the issue to many minds. White read passages and passages and took up what Russell said, or could, or should, or would say. He was always aggressive and interesting, making by far the strongest impression, both by his manner and his voice, which was stronger and clearer than Russell's, and could be heard in every part of the big building, and carrying the audience by his quickness and wit and good humored swagger. While bro. White spoke offhand a good part of the time, Russell read nearly all he said. This fact also went to make bro. White's speeches more impressive.
In regard to the subjects discussed, it is to be regretted that some of the more peculiar and repulsive features of Russell's teaching could not be brought to light, and that in the matters actually under discussion Mr. Russell would not attempt to explain some of the difficulties of his view which were urged by the other side. For example, bro. White put special stress on Acts 2:38. But instead of showing cause why this passage should not be taken at its plain meaning, the imperturbable gentleman waived the examination of it entirely and proceeded to unfold his theory on the meaning and purpose of baptism as it pleased him. Nevertheless, it is fortunate that Russell could be induced to debate at all, and such things as were brought out will be helpful to all Christians who have to fight Millennial Dawn doctrine. The debate was carefully, completely, and accurately reported, and will be ready for sale about March 25.
All brethren expressed their satisfaction with bro. White's defense of the truth. He is now in a meeting with the "few" in Cincinnati.
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L. S. White vs Charles T. Russell (Millennial Dawn - later, Jehovah's Witnesses)
March 12, 1908
Cincinnati, Ohio
(By R. H. Boll)
March 12, 1908
Cincinnati, Ohio
(By R. H. Boll)
Those who came expecting a sharply fought contest were largely disappointed. Mr. Russell did not debate much. His opponent's arguments and questions did not trouble him. He swept on serenely in his own chosen path, like the stars in their courses far above this little mean world and its strife. Only one a few occasions he stooped to actual encounter, on one of which he took up L. S. White's arguments pretty thoroughly, especially the point on the rich man and Lazarus; but that was in his (Russell's) final rebuttal. But the rebuttal was brought in the next night.
Russell did not debate, but White did, He made up for what Russell lacked. He presented one definite, clear-cut point after another. He asked questions which, if Russell answered the, would have decided the issue to many minds. White read passages and passages and took up what Russell said, or could, or should, or would say. He was always aggressive and interesting, making by far the strongest impression, both by his manner and his voice, which was stronger and clearer than Russell's, and could be heard in every part of the big building, and carrying the audience by his quickness and wit and good humored swagger. While bro. White spoke offhand a good part of the time, Russell read nearly all he said. This fact also went to make bro. White's speeches more impressive.
In regard to the subjects discussed, it is to be regretted that some of the more peculiar and repulsive features of Russell's teaching could not be brought to light, and that in the matters actually under discussion Mr. Russell would not attempt to explain some of the difficulties of his view which were urged by the other side. For example, bro. White put special stress on Acts 2:38. But instead of showing cause why this passage should not be taken at its plain meaning, the imperturbable gentleman waived the examination of it entirely and proceeded to unfold his theory on the meaning and purpose of baptism as it pleased him. Nevertheless, it is fortunate that Russell could be induced to debate at all, and such things as were brought out will be helpful to all Christians who have to fight Millennial Dawn doctrine. The debate was carefully, completely, and accurately reported, and will be ready for sale about March 25.
All brethren expressed their satisfaction with bro. White's defense of the truth. He is now in a meeting with the "few" in Cincinnati.
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