Clergy Discounts Debate Splits Opinion Across Denominations
In a Christian Century piece Dr. William Rogers argues that clergy discounts are a hypocritical crutch that stifles ministry status and fuels inferiority. Others counter that clergy face harsh financial realities and seek fair salaries and benefits commensurate with training, with discounts noted as longstanding support. Protestant clergy average about $6,000 yearly plus housing. Catholic priests earn about half that.
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the Christian Century
James Allen Kestle
Lansdowne, Pa
Breakthrough Faith Proclaims Jesus as Savior and Lord
A faith message emphasizes that God entered history as Jesus Christ born of a virgin and risen from the dead. It asserts salvation through belief in Christ, who died for sins, offers eternal life, and will return to judge the world, urging decisive faith over secular skepticism.
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God
Jesus Christ
Calvary
Christ
Earth
Jesus
Ancient Indian villages found at Illinois confluence site
Archaeological digs along the Illinois River near the Mississippi reveal three ancient Indian villages dating to 3000 B.C. Occupied into 1200 A.D. hunters relied on wildlife, with numerous spearheads and bone tools. Iron ore fragments show hematite pigment use for body decoration at funerary rites.
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Eldred
Ill
Illinois River
Mississippi River
Struever
Rugby teams pray before matches in Karoo schools
A Cape Province letter describes Karoo school teams in South Africa praying before games to seek victory. The traveler recounts seeing players in a huddle mutter prayers, with the captain noting that pregame prayer improves performance and keeps the team focused.
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Port Elizabeth
South Africa
Outback
Karoo
Cape Province
Athens churches listing Sunday schedules
A dense directory of local church services across Athens and surrounding towns. It lists denominations, service times, Sunday schools, prayer meetings, and youth activities for numerous congregations including First Athens, Trinity, St. Pauls, and others. The compilation covers Catholic, Lutheran, Episcopal, Baptist, Free Will, LDS, and several independent bodies with varying worship times.
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Athens
Apostolic Apostolic Lighthouse
Albany
First Athens
Baptist Training Union
Lowe
Plains Free Will
Mt Zion
Rolling Hills
Torch
Vanderhoot Coolville
Coolville
Church OF God OF Prophecy
Episcopal Church of the Good Shepherd
Church School
Holy Communion
Religious Society of Friends
Galbreath Chapel
United Methodist Albany Circuit
Alban
Schoo
Snowville and Peart Chapel
Bethel — Church School
Central Avenue — Church
Wesleyan Methodist
Pilgrim Holiness
Angell Ridge
Pearching
Kenny Memorial Athens
Grace Wesleyan Athens
New Marshfield
Wesleyan
Grace Brethren
Guysville
Free Methodist
Troy
Bethany Frost
Unitarian Fellowship
Fellowship Hall
Longview Heights
Church of Jesus Christ of Latter. Day Saints
All Galbreath Chapel
Essential manhood lesson ties and faith formation
The article argues that learning to tie a necktie and religious education prepare individuals for mature decisions. It frames parental and church guidance as shaping faith and moral understanding before doubt and temptation arise. It then lists a long roster of Athens area sponsors supporting religious messages.
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New York
William R. Rogers
Earlham College
Richmond
Ind
Michael Baldwin
Columbus, Ohio
Christ IS
Matthew
Mark
Luke
John
Stuart Struever
Northwestern University
Adventist
State Street
St. Jude
Chauncey
St. John's
Dutch Ridge
St. Paul's
Christian
Hocking Valley
Millfield
Chauncey Church
Taylor Ridge
Christian Science
First
Church OF Christ
East Athens
Hooper Ridge
Lancaster
Church OF God
Jehovah's Witnesses
Glouster
Church of Jesus Christ of the Lds Galbreath
Suncay School
Latter Day Saints
Reorganized Church of Jesus Christ of the Lds
the Plains — Suncday
Christ Lutheran
Lutheran
Campus Assembly
Missouri Synod
Galbreath
Nazarene
the Plains
NYPS
United Presbyterian
Amesville
Alexander
Deanville
Nelsonville
New England
A.m
Chesterhill Choge
Sunder
Shar
Sburg
Chesterhill
Clark's Chapel
Wornip
Athens-—Church
Poston
Grohow
Cancanville
Stewart
Jacksonville
Sundey School
Lottridge Efub
Christian Education
Jeppa
Church
Tong Bottom
Towurt
Reedsville
Tuppers Plains
Richians
Amchurch School
Coonville Mission
Salvation Army
Ladies Home League
Federal Valley
Strouds Run
Come Enity
Wilson Chapel
Sand Rock
Athens and
Athens County Ministers Association
Abex Corporation
Engineered Products Division
Athens, Ohio
Athens Mobile Homes
Ellison
Athens County Farm Bureau
Logan
Corner Court and Union Streets
House OF Glamour
Athens Tile & Marble
W. Union
Lakeview Center Apartments
Dial
Logan Federal Savings & Loan Assn
C&c Plumbing & Heating
Baker Road
Columbus
Ohio Electric Company
Myrl Coakley
E. State St
Electric Heating & Insulation
Coolville, Ohio
Cunningham Music Center
McBee Systems
Litton Industries
Richland Ave
Dover Cleaners & Laundromat
Robert C. Martin
Commercial
Hawk's Cycle Sales, Inc
Bob Hess
Nelsonville Inc
Chevrolet
Oldsmobile
Mathews Oil Company
Goodyear
W. Union St
Pharmacy
Athens Medical
THE
Ohio University Inn
Page Chevy-Olds
Fayette Street
Hocking Valley Bank
S. Court St
Stimson
House OF Sewing
Singer Sales & Service
Parkette Drive
Huffman Transportation Service
Bardin Bros. Lumber, Inc
Lincoln
Union Dial
Reed & Baur, Inc
Don Reed
Bob Baur
Buick
Bert Federici, Inc
Robert's Men's Store
Southeastern Ohio
Slater Brothers
Stanley's Shoe Store
S. Court Street
Steppes
Beauty
S. Court St. Athens Plaza
Sunset Motel
Mr. & Mes
Leroy J. Cox
AAA
F. W. Woolworth CO
Most Complete Dept
L. E. Yoho, Inc
General Contractors
van Dyke’s Buckeye Cafeteria
N. Court St
White Motors
Volkswagen Specialists
Columbus Rd
WOLFE
Dailey Ford Tractor & Service
U.S. Rt
West
Foster’s Drug & Jewelry
West Washington St
Pratt’s Market
Pomeroy Road
Rauch
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