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A reprint of Addams' speech to the Congress of Men and the Religion Forward Movement chastises the church for rejection aid to "fallen" women and asks for a return to the teachings of Jesus, who opened his heart to all sinners.

Addams expounds upon the role of religious education in keeping youth from vice and examines the difficult standards to which young women are held. This is the third in a five-part series, which would ultimately be published as A New Conscience and an Ancient Evil later in the year.

Smith writes Addams about a young man inspired by her work and asks her what role her Christian faith and religious beliefs inform that work.

Addams' speech to the Congress of Men and the Religion Forward Movement chastises the church for rejection aid to "fallen" women and asks for a return to the teachings of Jesus, who opened his heart to all sinners. The speech was also published in Vigilance.

Addams' speech to the Congress of Men and the Religion Forward Movement chastises the church for rejecting aid to "fallen" women. She calls for a return to the teachings of Jesus, who opened his heart to all sinners. The speech was later published in Messages of the Men and Religion Movement and in Vigilance.

A newspaper report of Addams' speech in New York on "The Church and the Social Evil."

A newspaper report of Addams' speech in New York entitled "The Church and the Social Evil."

A newspaper report of Addams' April 23 speech at Carnegie Hall entitled "The Church and the Social Evil," published on May 13.

A published version of Addams' speech to the Congress of Men and the Religion Forward Movement chastises the church for rejection aid to "fallen" women and asks for a return to the teachings of Jesus, who opened his heart to all sinners. The speech was also published in Messages of the Men and Religion Movement.

Kelly wishes to republish Addams article "The Church and the Social Evil," but he wants to verify a citation about St. Augustine first.

Kelly thanks Addams for sending him a book by Justus Hecker, a German physician and writer, and he shares some ideas on Catholicism, his writing, and a book he has been reading.

Sheldon praises Addams' series of articles in McClure's Magazine and describes the impact her book A New Conscience and a Social Evil is having in his state.

Burt praises Addams' speech "The Church and the Social Evil" and congratulates her on her good work with women.

Paddock shares his personal experiences in community work and praises Addams' work to make the country a better place.

Also known as Our National Politics, August 3, 1912

A description of a Catholic sweatshop in Cincinnati that supposedly drugs young women and an attack on William Howard Taft as being pro-Catholic.

Pidgin asks Addams if the new Progressive Party has a stance on Mormon polygamy.

McCarthy chastises Addams for supporting Theodore Roosevelt whom he says is a dishonorable, political opportunist.

Ketcham writes to Addams about his support for Theodore Roosevelt and cautions about the danger of the Catholic Church against him.

Dodge writes Addams about religious life and politics and encloses a poem by her favorite author.

Carhart praises Twenty Years at Hull House and Addams's sacrifice and good work.

Addams introduces and summarizes the content of Graham Taylor's book, provides some biographical information on Taylor, and praises the work.

Taylor asks Addams to write an introduction to his book, a collection of essays published in the Survey.

Addams asks about plans to select a new member of the Examining Board for the Detention Home.

Addams exposes the double standard applied to women who break society's moral codes and argues for a more charitable view of women and a better understanding of their economic circumstances. A version of this was published in November 1913.

Addams introduces Graham Taylor's collection of essay, providing biographical information on Taylor, and praising his work.

Barnett sends a notice to the National Federation of Settlements from a message that the late Samuel Barnett once delivered.

Milner praises Addams for her good work.

Tarbell asks Addams to consider writing an article about martyrdom, a topic the two had discussed during Tarbell's last visit to Hull-House.

Addams, comparing past and present ideas of religion, discuses ideas on morality and the human condition.

Addams, compares ideas of religion in the past and present and discusses ideas on morality and the human condition.

Starbuck asks Addams for permission to include her work in a new series of books that the american Unitarian Association is compiling to further religious education.

An excerpt detailing peace activities in Brooklyn.

Addams urges the belligerent nations at war to call a ceasefire in honor of Christmas.

Palmer's poem questions how the world, that can create such beauty, can also breed such hate and violence. Addams comments appear at the bottom.

Royden speaks at length about the war raging in Europe, including the causes of the war and ideas about how to bring peace to warring nations.

A program from the Peace Song Service on December 20th, 1914.

Ford encloses a number of clippings related to a Peace Song Service held two days prior.

Glasier explains that she has been turning to religion to fight for peace during the First World War.

Craigie discusses her activities in Washington for peace and suffrage, especially focusing on Japan.

Darling writes Addams about his hopes that the Peace Dove be adopted by the peace conference at The Hague.

Addams would like Hull to join the delegation to the meeting at The Hague as a representative of the Quakers, or at least to give her advice for their group.

Baller congratulates Addams on being selected to be one of the Chicago Delegates, provides religious views on the war, and blesses Addams on her journey to The Hague.

Collins reacts to an Addams interview, offering his views on ways to resist war.

Wilson discusses the Quaker perspective on peace and promises to pray for Addams' success.

The Leitch sisters discuss slavery in the United States, colonization by Great Britain, and alcohol as great evils.

This paper focuses on the relationship between ethics, economics, government, and religion.

Leitch complains about the amount of rum being distributed around the world.

Angered by the distribution of rum to poor nations, the Leitches ask Barton to write an article that makes a religious argument against nations that are harming poor countries.

The poster contains various bulletins and petitions with an anti-war ethos.

Addams sends a copy of her European mailing list to Hyers.

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