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| Field name | Value |
|---|---|
| Collection Reference Number | GLC05508.267 |
| From Archive Folder | Collection of documents relating to religion and spirituality 1861-1944 |
| Title | Excerpt from speech at Pittsburg, Pennsylvania on October 24, 1914 |
| Date | 24 October 1914 |
| Author | Wilson, Woodrow (1856-1924) |
| Document Type | Government document |
| Content Description | Wilson expresses support for the YMCA. He is impatient with those who think the purpose of Christianity is to help individuals develop their character. He prefers people devote themselves to aiding others, and good character will result as a by-product. Wilson sees aiding others as the real purpose of Christianity. |
| Subjects | Progressive Era President Presidential Speeches and Proclamations Fraternal Organization Religion Christianity |
| People | Wilson, Woodrow (1856-1924) |
| Place written | Washington, D.C. |
| Theme | The Presidency; Religion |
| Sub-collection | The Gilder Lehrman Collection, 1860-1945 |
| Copyright | The Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History |
| Module | Civil War, Reconstruction and the Modern Era: 1860-1945 |