League for Public Discussion Debate Presented under the auspices of the League for Public Discussion Entered from New York Times concert listing and article ("What is Going On This Week," March 16, 1930, pg. N5; "Red Atheism Drive Scored and Upheld," March 17, 1930, pg. 2) and program calendars. Debate: "Sovietism vs. Religion" Debating the question "Resolved, That the anti-religious policy and practices of the Soviet Government are justified." Affirmative: Max Eastman and Harry Elmer Barnes Negative: Rabbi Stephen S. Wise and Rev. John Haynes Holmes debate 1930-03-16T14:30:00