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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 24, 1977
Page
9
George W. Cornell argues Christmas highlights Christianity’s material foundation, from the incarnation to bodily life. He cites John 1 and Hebrews 2 17, contrasts with ascetic faiths, and notes Christ’s earthly works and worship through bread and wine, urging respect for the body as a temple.
UPI reports Mormon leaders fear violence by polygamist sects will taint mainstream Latter day Saints with plural marriage. The church reiterates it does not teach or practice polygamy and will excommunicate anyone advocating or practicing it anywhere.
Christmas Eve organ recital at First Presbyterian is followed by a service with selections by Eleanor Taylor. Other holiday programs abound as Springville United Methodist plans a candlelighting service. The text shifts to a lengthy, neutral exploration of polygamy in Mormon history, its legal bans, and current sect tensions centering on Ervil LeBaron and rival groups, with notes on public perception and official estimates.
A long directory lists Cedar Rapids worship services with church names addresses pastors and service times. It notes Christmas Eve schedules including lessons carols and candlelight services across numerous United Methodist Congregational Brethren and other denominations plus special programs and evenings.
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