Forgiveness as a Healing Journey Highlighted by Clergy
The Gazette reports on forgiveness as a gradual process. Rev. Nick Longworth of Cedar Rapids explains healing comes first, not quick decisions, and warns against pressuring grievers. Rev. Willie Clemmons shares inmates’ transformations through forgiveness and faith.
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Nick Longworth
Cedar Rapids
St. Luke’s Hospital
Longworth
Willie Clemmons
Bethel A.M.E
Iowa Men’s Reformatory
Anamosa
Clemmons
Mask of the monster theme discussed in Iowa restorative justice
So renson of Hiawatha and Virginia Hebert of Iowa City reflect on forgiveness after violent crime. Bruce Kittle describes restorative justice as healing for victims and society while recounting mediation with a murderer and personal tragedy. Sorenson lost her daughter Leah to a May prom night crime and now aids other victims. Easter memories frame their search for peace and meaning.
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Bruce Kittle
Cedar Rapids
Kittle
Iowa
Chicago Theological Seminary
Linda Sorenson
Virginia Hebert
Iowa City
Don
Coralville
Hebert
Sorenson
Leah
Notwithstanding clause used to bypass super majority in Iowa budget
Iowa lawmakers consider using a notwithstanding clause to tap the 160 million cash reserve and 130 million senior living trust for Medicaid, enabling a 2005 budget without tax hikes. Democrats largely concede while cautioning about long term cynicism and future spending pressures. State Auditor Vaudt warns that one time funds risk future cuts or tax increases as reserves deplete.
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House
Christopher Rants
Sioux City
Senate
Mary Lundby
Marion
General Assembly
David Roederer
Statehouse
Terry Branstad
Larry Murphy
D-Oelwein
Drake University
Arthur Sanders
Sanders
David Vaudt
Senior Living Trust
Vaudt
Legislative Services Agency
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