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The following editorial was written by special request from the editor. (Re: Reformed Guardian, Vol. 1, Nov. 27, 1953, No. 9) —H.H.

This is a continuation of the editorial that was written by special request of the editor. (Re: Reformed Guardian – Vol. 1, Nov. 27, 1953, No. 9) H.H.

No doubt many, if not all, of our Protestant Reformed people have, by this time, received a copy of the “new” Reformed Guardian, distributed by the schismatic leaders and their adherents. 

To attempt to set forth the “social principle or principles” of a particular portion of God’s Word, certainly presupposes that such “principle or principles” are to be found. But the question immediately arises, are there such principles? Does the Word of God purpose to set forth “social principles?” Furthermore, is not this term “social” a dangerous one? These, of course, are only a few of the many questions that can and, no doubt, do arise when considering a subject such as the one assigned. 

It must be understood and readily admitted that it is impossible to set forth all the “anti-Christian implications of Russian Communism. I say, this is impossible because Russian Communism is a “world and life view.” Therefore, it must of necessity express itself regarding all spheres. In other words, in every relationship of life experienced by man, Russian Communism has something to say. 

In commenting upon the significance of the table of shewbread it seems that, among such questions as have to do with the identity of the “shewbread” and the purpose it served, we must also include and consider its proper setting, i.e., where it was found. 

So extensive, far-reaching and comprehensive are the implications of embracing a world and life view, that there is virtually no subject that can be discussed, no field of study entered upon, nor any opinion and judgment rendered without reflecting such a world and life view.  Here too, we again observe the practical application and the implications of what it means to be a Christian a child of God in the sphere of “civics.”