For the first time I am writing away from home; a full four miles away, in Bilborough College. After the lunchtime Carol Service and with the first two chapters of Albert Schweitzer's 'Mystery' read for the first time, I feel much more kindly disposed towards the Christian Union.
Shweitzer, it appears, had forsworn everything in Christianity that was supernatural, that demanded a 'leap of faith'. Christianity had infused him with a mission to improve our life on earth by whatever practical means. He had relegated Jesus' miraculous cures of leprosy to the level of propaganda myth, and spent much of his own life assisting leprosy victims by means of his own science based skills.
The welcoming atmosphere, the smiles and and sweet singing of the students; strong, articulate students who are set to become tomorrow's leaders, filled me with optimism; as did the joy of last night's dancers at the 'Up and Down Under Bar'. Jenny and Rosanna had obviously enjoyed their first visit, the post Belvoir visit with me 10 days ago, as they were both there last night.
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