Speaking at a world peace rally held yesterday at Paterson, Rabbi Dr. Stephen S. Wise pledged himself never again to bless a banner for war.
Clergymen of the world committed a sin when they blessed war banners, Rabbi Wise said, and “I for one will never again commit that sin”.
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