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But this five per cent have made it their busi- fess to win every key post in the union while the other ninety-five per cent bave been con- tent to take care of themselves, bothering with little that concerns the common welfare. Even many of those Christians who are Jead- ers have been taken advantage of by the aaci- Christian. Good men in their own private lives, they are swayed like reeds in the wind because they do not think of applying their Christian principles to labor which is in crying weed of them. They are caught by the force- fulness of the anti-Christian’s definite policy. & tn commenicetions—Today public opinion is formed almost exclusively by the informa- tioa that reaches people through newspapers, books, magazines, and other literature, the radio, television, and motion picture. All = this feld to sorts of devices are being used in this field to repress, if not altogether eliminate, Christizn principles and to give free play two pegan idess. A de-Christianizing proces is dowly but surely showing results. Those who fashion the mes- sages being poured out through these medis are the key people in communications. If they are anc-Christian, their products are bound to be \-Christian. To insure decent magazines and books, for instance, it is not enough to complain sbout indecent Eterature. That accomplishes bttle. Uosil enough decent-minded people with writ heir business to occupy their business to occup; focatial positions in communications, fussing and fuming are futile. The Christopher con make s notable contribution to the field of fommunications by taking, of encouraging echera to take, such jobs as reporters, script writers, editeria] writers or associates, manu- eript readers, and other positions that have to do with the formation of the message to the poblic. Often decretarias or minor assistants of such people can supply # Christian point of view on d thus be the means, 28 C! of bringing the principles of Christ into of influence where they would never be, if it were not for such persons. This brief article is no attempt to give com- plete methods. Ite chief purpose is merely to suggest a few simple ways and means in order TEE ANSWER IN OUR BANDS For the next twenty or thirty years, maybe longer, this nation will play he leading role is world affairs. Which way will it lead che world? If the Christian principles that make our country possible are strong and virile in the Hundred Million we may lead the world to Christ, ‘The answer is in our hands and in the hands of people like us. it is a cerribie challenge. But we must face the facts. There is no other way than the way af Christ. “I am the way and the truth and the kife” (John 14:6). we but strike a spark, that spark, in the Provi- dence of God, may burst into a flame. But there is no time to lose. We must show speed. The efforts of even the least among we can be blessed with resulcs that will exceed the fondest hopes of anyone. God is behind we He will supply His grace in sbundance. It may be the moet unusual opportunity in history w recapture the world for Christ. It is a great time to be alive. We muct enflor Rhowtee Let ws pot forget, however, thst we sre fel- lowers of « Crucified One, that, at He suffered 23