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Norris' Controversial Side
Norris admits to a lot of behavior that he may not have been able to get away with in today's politically correct climate. Admittedly, in the 1930's, Norris campaigned vehemently against Al Smith, a Catholic, whom was running for President. Norris used his power to wage a campaign against him so as to protect the other candidate whom was a member of the Klu Klux Klan, a known white supremicist. Additionally, Norris advocated in favor of placing people on trial for allegedly supporting communism or taking part in communist activities. In fact, he adamantly wrote to the anti-American committee and volunteered to testify against members of the Southern Baptist Convention. On many occasion, Norris openly praised Joe McCarthy for his anti-communist work. Moreover, Norris' own friends have stated that Norris always loved a fight; and, Norris himself admits that at first all of the controversy had made him a mad person who enjoyed using his pulpit as a place from which to tell people in his
congregation to "go to Hell." In addition to supporting white supremacy and restriction of freedom of speech, Norris showed also shot a man on a third occasion whom disagreed with him in his office (Wilkie). Today, because he was so devoted to his creator and to creating places for Fundamentalists to worship, he is not solely remembered for the things in which he can be criticized. There is no denying his passion for and his devotion to God.
Today, the seminary he founded is still standing, but it is now called the Arlington Baptist College. The school, however, has ceased to function in a way that reflects the Christian way. In fact, the student body itself has been described as subpar with regard to academics as well as character. Moreover, there is a Nazi-like supremicist population of students that does not adequately represent the commitment to God and community that J. Frank Norris truly stood for (Leonard).
Norris' Lasting Influences
In looking back upon Norris' life, in 1982, Baptist pastor and president of the Baptist World Fellowship, Raymond W. Barber, explained the increased influence and status of Fundamentalism that came about...
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