the speech seemed to be a call to service as responsible citizens, individually and in community service….
One quote:
“Kuyper contrasted the humanizing influence of independent social institutions with the “mechanical character of government.” And in a famous speech right here in Grand Rapids, he urged Dutch immigrants to resist the temptation to retreat behind their own walls — he told them to go out into their adopted America and make a true difference as true Christian citizens. "
but read for yourself. the link is above in laryn’s post.
vanlee
May 23 2005
11:07 pm
the speech seemed to be a call to service as responsible citizens, individually and in community service….
One quote:
“Kuyper contrasted the humanizing influence of independent social institutions with the “mechanical character of government.” And in a famous speech right here in Grand Rapids, he urged Dutch immigrants to resist the temptation to retreat behind their own walls — he told them to go out into their adopted America and make a true difference as true Christian citizens. "
but read for yourself. the link is above in laryn’s post.