yes but college robbed him of any hope he still had left. faith in Christ proves itself most strongly in individuals who’ve been through the worst of experiences.
“For I consider that the sufferings of this present time are not worthy to be compared with the glory that is to be revealed to us.” ~ Romans 8:18
Whittaker Chambers was a truly great person. I was introduced to “Witness” in 1955 by a history teacher, who was dying of cancer, in my freshman year of college. She could not believe we knew so little about him and Alger Hiss. His experiences that led him to realize there must be a God are remarkable. (The intricate design of the ears of his baby daughter = Designer; a field of flowers with tiny birds flitting over it = God and beauty are one.) I sent Glenn Beck a copy of Chambers’ letter to his children when he might be indicted (or murdered) and suggested Glenn write one, too. Chambers’ letter is a masterpiece which explains the thrust of Christianity magnificiently. “...you will make out three crosses, from two of which hang thieves. You will know that life is pain. That each of us hangs always upon the cross of himself. When you know this is true of every man, woman and child on earth, you will be wise.” (paraphrased) Thanks for submitting this article.