"I know something of what it costs to break away from old
associations. I was brought up in the Baptist Church. All my family
were of that faith.... My relatives all look upon me as one lost to
all true belief, because I cannot see my way clear to go with them
in the traditions of the fathers. Still, I feel that to be true to
the light I have is better than to have the sanction of those who
are simply following what their creed teaches, asking no questions.
I do not care to argue with them, and so follow that life that
gives me the greatest comfort and satisfaction."