There is some interest taken in matter that is mooted here, the originator of which has come to us from Shanghai, The ideal of the man is to start a new "religion," or in some way to unify the diferent religions that now exist in China, by selecting the best elements of each of them, and welding them into @ new faith for the people. It is of course a0 impossible ides, but he seems tic. He point out in his that there are four religions at present that are more or Jess at home in China, and now on the top of these and bustling them out there is Christianity. He points out, what is true enough, that there have been troubles between the lenders of these different religions, and it is likely that these difficulties will continue unless something is done to bring them closer together, that the several leaders may be induced to perceive what is best in each, and 80 include them in a new "religion" for the country.
Tt may safely be said that whatever may be possible in regard to the Government of Chins, snd the amalgamation of the five races, it will be impossible to unify different religions of China, Confucianism, Taoism, Buddhisa, Mohammedanism, and lastly Christ: ianity. The movement has but begun here, and it is likely to meet an early death. But it is worth noting that thoughtful people are interesting themselves in this matter, and that Christisnity bat reached the stage at which it is recognized ae one of the Ohion
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