Visit to temple roots Christian faith in Amarillo
A first visit to Temple B nai Israel in Amarillo prompts reflections on respect for God and kinship with Jewish neighbors. Susan Adelman returns from Israel to sing as cantorial voice during a Saturday service, with her parents Stan and Louise Adelman witnessing the warm, reverent ceremony.
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Baptist Creed Tightens Roles in Family Life
The Southern Baptist Convention moved to add a new section to the Baptist Faith and Message, endorsing scriptural guidance on submission within marriage. The draft emphasizes wife submission to her husband’s leadership while affirming equal humanity in God’s image. Critics argue the approach risks reinforcing patriarchal power and battering risks in families.
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Southern Baptists codify family roles at convention
At the June 9 to 11 Southern Baptist Convention in Salt Lake City the group approved its first change to the Baptist Faith and Message in 350 years. The text declares the family as foundational, defines marriage as between one man and one woman, and outlines roles for husbands and wives, with children as a blessing and heritage from the Lord.
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Southern Baptist counselors challenge submission model in marriage
In opposing views, Adams argues that Ephesians 5 22-33 fosters hierarchy and harms families by denying mutuality and self expression. She advocates mutual empowerment within marriage citing its positive impact on spouses and children, while Bobbie Neal of Amarillo says submission comes naturally to her with a God loving partner, though she notes some wives struggle.
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Debated role of wives in marriage beliefs divide readers
In TODAY'S DILEMMA a Southern Baptist vote on the Baptist Faith and Message prompts responses about wife submission. Shirley Flowers of Amarillo and Lamy Underwood of Amarillo present opposing views on equality and biblical guidance, reflecting a broader public debate.
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Opinion Prompt on Stricter Gun Laws Spark Debate
Readers are invited to share opinions on whether the country’s gun laws should become more restrictive. The prompt frames the topic as an ethical dilemma for future columns and asks for input or suggested dilemmas.
Ethical Dilemma Letters and Patient Confidentiality Debate
Readers weigh gender roles and Biblical literalism in a local ethics column. Amarillo Globe News invites responses by mail email and phone while a separate note corrects earlier statements on therapist reporting duties. Dr Diana Rudolph details when psychologists must report felonies including child and elder abuse and threats of homicide.
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