Abstract

Aimee Semple McPherson

No phenomenon at present operating in American life so well attests to the state of culture and intelligence of the masses of its citizens as does revivalism. And no figure in revivalism is so interesting and significant as the Reverend Aimee Semple McPherson, pastor of Angelus Temple, Los Angeles, California. McPherson is a woman of parts. No one who comes in contact with her, whether sympathetically or not, seeks to deny it. Her work speaks for itself and her powers are apparent on every hand. This charge of insincerity is the often hurled against her. It is not to be wondered at. The gospel she preaches is the cheapest and least adulterated brand of pre-millenniumism, decorated and elaborated with symbols and illustrations fitted to the easy assimilation of the lowest type of moron.