3.1.1 Presentation of Facts

Facts constitute the background upon which the mind operates. There may be many or few—they may be presented in a lecture of thirty minutes, in the reading of a dozen pages, or they may be called forth out of the mind by a single stimulating question.

But we ought not to confuse the issue. If we are to discuss any matter in the hope of reaching a conclusion in truth, we must have material upon which the mind can build that conclusion.

We are not concerned in this chapter with method of procedure in getting the facts before a class—the important thought here is that the facts in rich abundance should be supplied.

A certain young lady protested recently against going to Sunday School. Her explanation of her attitude is best expressed in her own words: “I get sick and tired of going to a class where I never hear anything new or worth while.” Exaggerated, of course, but students are crying for bread, and ought not to be turned away with a stone.

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