Religious Liberals in Council: An Appreciation of the Sixth International Congress of Religious Progress

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A detailed account and appreciation of the Sixth International Congress of Free Christians and Other Religious Liberals held in Paris, July 16–22, 1913. The author, serving as General Secretary, describes the journey of American delegates, the reception by British Unitarians in London, and the proceedings in Paris. The text highlights the challenges of organizing a liberal religious congress in a traditionally Roman Catholic country, the diverse international representation including participants from India, Japan, and the Middle East, and summaries of key addresses focusing on religious freedom, the history of French Protestantism, and the contributions of thinkers like Calvin, Voltaire, and Rousseau.