Fear of fundamentalism retards intellectual freedom
Charles Lederer argues that religious fundamentalism across Christian, Muslim, Hindu lines fuels fear and intolerance. He cites Waco, Jonestown, and Sarajevo as examples, condemns the mindset as a trap of the past, and calls for moving beyond fear to unite through love and dialogue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harvey Clover Bloomfield
Waco
Jonestown
Sarajevo
Pat Robertson
John
Charles
Lederer
Iowa City
TM science and TM-Sidhi program claim global peace impact
A letter endorses TM and the TM-Sidhi program including Yogic flying as scientifically grounded. It cites four journals and Maharishi’s unified field theory to explain stress reduction and broad societal benefits, and invites contact with a center in Iowa City at (319) 3513779.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Journal of Crime and Justice
Journal of Mind and Behavior
Journal of Conflict Resolution
Social Science Perspectives Journal
Maharishi
Transcendental Meditation Center
Iowa City
Deep-rooted in Politics and Media Allegations
Clement H. Lynch comments on a docudrama about Clinton Falwell and a group including Leach Nichols Jones Irvine Brown Traylor Cliff Jackson as a modern Gotti, drawing parallels to Republican dirty tricks and broader societal crime. He notes Falwell’s weaponized politics and religion, urging caution about pervasive corruption.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gotti
Clinton
Falwell
Leach
Nichols
Jones
Irvine
Brown
Traylor
Cliff Jackson
Mrs. Clinton
Ross Perot
Mr. Falwell
Washington High School Post Prom Proud Class of 1994
The Class of 1994 nearly all attendees at Washington High School Post Prom Party enjoyed a safe alcohol and drug free event. Rex and Kathy Eno chaired the steering committee with support from staff, administration, parents, and local donors at 2256 Grande Ave SE.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington High School
Rex and
Kathy Eno
Grande Ave. SE
Housing needs beyond 2000 focus on manufactured home parks
A letter supports Jim Dyer's proposed development at Highways 151 and 13 arguing a well maintained manufactured home park can offer affordable stepping stones to site built homes. The author cites personal experience in Cedar Rapids and urges Marion City Council to consider future housing needs rather than reject projects.
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Jim Dyer
Cedar Rapids
Marion
Dyer
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