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Herod's Birthday Dances Subject Debate Reaches a Church Leader
A University faculty member argues the mingling of the sexes in dance is a devils’ habit and destroys virtue. He recalls a river tragedy and warns that dance leads to infidelity, divorce, and weakened faith. He cites biblical dance, modern ballroom norms, and quotes Moody to urge restraint and Christian modesty.
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America
Tilirois River
Edward Steiner
Winona
Plains
Forest
Chicago
Episcopalian
Methodist
Disciples Church
Mr. Moody