More than once, and in open disagreement with the teachings of his church, he held that the Memorial of Jesus Christ’s death should be observed just one time each year, “the exact day on which the anniversary falls. ”
Viņš noraidīja Darvina izstrādāto evolūcijas teoriju un aizstāvēja uzskatu, ka patiesi kristieši nedrīkst iesaistīties pasaulīgajos karos.