Nonbelievers push for equal footing in religion debate
Sue Davis Smith reports on how nonbelievers in Iowa challenge religious emphasis in public life. Doug Beard and Alan Levin advocate for secular perspectives, while 16 year old Greg Ongie debates faith in school forums and questions the pledge wording.
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U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals
Iowa
Doug Beard
Alan Levin
Greg Ongie
Beard
Springville
Cedar Rapids
Ongie
Kennedy High School
Levin
Cedar Falls
Humanists of Iowa
Linda
Thomas Jefferson
Definitions 4 Agnostic and Atheist and Secular Humanist
The article defines four terms: agnostic a person who doubts human knowledge of any ultimate cause. atheist a person who believes there is no God. secular humanist one who believes humans can fulfill themselves and live ethically without the supernatural.
Commemoration services roundup and area church events
The Sept. events roundup invites churches in the Gazette area to submit commemorative service plans. Local notices include talks at All Saints Catholic, programs at First Christian, parenting courses, and workshops across Cedar Rapids Hiawatha Independence Mount Vernon and Independence with denominations, times, and contact details.
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Linda Cruise
Newsroom
P.O
Cedar Rapids
Lindac
Dennis Colter
All Saints Catholic Church
29Th St
Laura Heilmann
First Christian Church
Third Ave. SE
the Jesus Church
Fifth Ave. SW
St. Paul’s United Methodist Church
Third Ave
Stpaulsumc
Mount Vernon
Harvest Time Fellowship
Mount Vernon City Hall
Carol Slaton
Bethany Lutheran Church
Forest Dr. SE
Why I Am a Catholic by Garry Wills
Wills argues for a critical loyalty to Catholicism, tracing church history from early years to Vatican II and beyond. He defines faith by creed and daily practice, urging a pope’s loyal opposition while stressing the laity’s role and the need for ongoing reflection.
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Leo Sandon
Knight Ridder
Garry Wills
Wills
Gilbert K. Chesterton
Paul VI
John Paul II
God
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F Ave
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