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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 09, 2003
Page
17
Readers discuss Masada's meaning for Jewish identity and rites. A letter-writer compares Masada to the Alamo, notes inclusive group prayer at Masada, and contrasts with Jerusalem’s Western Wall. The piece closes with guidance to seek supportive clergy and faith communities.
AP religion writer surveys the question of biblical inerrancy. It traces Leo XIII’s 1893 stance against limiting inspiration to morals and doctrine, noting today’s prominence among conservative Protestants. The piece also covers church campaigns since 1969 and 1979 targeting officials and teachers. Christian Today offers analysis by Rev. J S Packer of Regent College responding to the discussion.
The discussion notes J I Packer’s stance on scriptural inerrancy amid manuscript variations. It explains that scribal errors and marginal notes arose during hand copying yet modern manuscripts approach original wording. Packer says only a few words doubtfully affect doctrine and margins indicate uncertainty without altering core truth.
The Gazette reports on how many churches from Roman Catholic to Lutherans face sexuality debates. ELCA Bishop Hougen cites a contentious case with a gay minister, prompting a study committee to guide congregational discussions. Clergy from Episcopal, Jewish, Muslim, and Baptist groups weigh in on interpretation and inclusion.
The piece notes evolving views on gay marriage with references to Supreme Court rulings, rising acceptance, and backlash. It cites Pew and Gallup polls showing shifting opinion, discusses corporate Non discrimination moves by Wal Mart, and profiles activists Cain and Love as they discuss equality, civil unions, and potential marriages in states like Massachusetts and New Jersey.
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