Work and religion
Subject(s): Bible and tradition, Christianity, Church, Church and social problems, Church attendance--Social aspects, Religion, Worship
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In this essay, Theodore Roosevelt urges the reader to attend church, arguing that church attendance is vital to the vigor and life of a community. “[A] churchless community, a community where men have abandoned and scoff at or ignore their religious needs, is a community on the rapid down grade.” Roosevelt also exhorts the church to work for “for the practical betterment of mankind.” Even if the sermon is not good, he notes, the churchgoer will benefit from being part of a community dedicated to the good of others and being in a position to work for the good of those in need.
Collection
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Unknown
Creator(s)
Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919
Language
English
Repository
Harvard College Library
Page Count
15
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Multi-image
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Electronic copy sponsored by the Theodore Roosevelt Center at Dickinson State University. For reproduction or publication permission, contact the Theodore Roosevelt Collection, Houghton Library. See the Theodore Roosevelt Digital Library Terms of Use for further copyright information.
Citation
Cite this Record
Chicago:
Work and religion. [n.d.]. Harvard College Library.
https://www.theodorerooseveltcenter.org/digital-library/o286535. Theodore Roosevelt Digital Library. Dickinson State University.
MLA:
Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919. Work and religion. [n.d.]. Multi-image.
Harvard College Library. Theodore Roosevelt Digital Library. Dickinson State University. March 12, 2026. https://www.theodorerooseveltcenter.org/digital-library/o286535.
APA:
Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919., [n.d.]. Work and religion.
Harvard College Library. Theodore Roosevelt Digital Library. Dickinson State University.
Retrieved from https://www.theodorerooseveltcenter.org/digital-library/o286535.
Cite this Collection
Chicago:
Harvard College Library. https://www.theodorerooseveltcenter.org/collection/harvard-college-library. Theodore Roosevelt Digital Library. Dickinson State University.
MLA:
Harvard College Library. Theodore Roosevelt Digital Library. Dickinson State University. March 12, 2026. https://www.theodorerooseveltcenter.org/collection/harvard-college-library.
APA:
Harvard College Library. Theodore Roosevelt Digital Library. Dickinson State University. Retrieved from https://www.theodorerooseveltcenter.org/collection/harvard-college-library.
