Men’s Forum and Ladies’ Aids
The most interesting outcome of the work of any of the men’s organizations is the Men’s Forum, recently developed in Sheridan by the combined Men’s Clubs of the Congregational and Protestant churches. This was the first open forum held in Wyoming. The attendance at the meetings averaged 400. The principles of the forum are as follows:
The complete development of democracy in America.
A common meeting ground for all the people in the interest of truth and mutual understanding, and for the cultivation of community spirit.
The freest and fullest open discussion of all vital questions affecting human welfare.
Participation on the part of the audience from the Forum Floor whether by questions or discussion.
The freedom of the Forum management from responsibility for utterances by speakers from the platform or floor.
Among the subjects presented have been “Community Problems,” “The Church and Industrial Conflict,” “The Golden Rule in Business: Is It Practicable?” “The Farmers’ Movement in America,” “Bolshevism,” “Feeding the World: Is It America’s Job?” There is no more encouraging sign of community interest in public questions, and a conscious effort on the part of the Church to develop a public opinion on social, economic and religious problems.
PROGRAM OF A COMMUNITY RALLY