Matters of Faith in Public Life Prompts Outreach Plan
A Columbia University American Assembly report argues Americans ignore religious freedom, urging education and outreach by Christian Jewish Islamic Buddhist groups. It recommends town meetings, school curriculum inclusion, and public discussions to deepen understanding of religion in civic life.
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Intercessory Prayer Tour Shares Blessings From Israel Visit
Lynne Laird describes an October intercessory trip with 28 Christians to biblical sites in Israel during the Feast of Tabernacles. They felt blessed by Israelis and Arabs, avoided volatile territories, and urged continued support for Israel amid media and UN criticism.
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Prayers Cloistered, Christ’s Marketplace Ministry Mentioned
The letter argues Christ criticized hypocritical Pharisees for prayer, not the place of prayer. It notes his teaching in the marketplace and calls Christians to public prayer, citing the Salvation Army’s street origins and urging openness beyond church walls.
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The Gazette Accepts Letters to the Editor
The Gazette invites readers to send letters up to 300 words. Include your name street address and daytime phone number. only your name and hometown will be published. Mail to The Gazette Box 511 Cedar Rapids Iowa 52406 or fax 319 398 5846 or email gazedit fyiowa com.
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Redundancies and grammatical misuses discussed by readers
Kathryn Rees of Manchester notes overuse of redundancy while Paula Jones and Jim Meier comment on pronoun clarity and awkward phrasing. Jim points to the improper use of enormity and suggests precise substitutions for gender and number to improve clarity.
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Park Where You Damn Well Please Day at Jefferson High
A former Jefferson High student recalls a 1990 parking protest organized amid new freshmen and street parking limits. The author defends Student walkouts against Principal Tesar who barred five students from Homecoming, kept graduation caps on, and withheld diplomas for apologies.
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Praise for Robert Tesar at Jefferson High School
A Cedar Rapids staff letter defends Principal Robert Tesar against negative critiques over six months. The writers praise his open leadership, shared decision making, and efforts to maintain dignified graduation and dances, noting the school’s tradition and student success across academics, athletics, and the arts.
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Book worth ignoring swearing in My Brother Sam Is Dead
An eighth grade Franklin Middle School student writes to The Gazette praising My Brother Sam Is Dead for teaching about the Revolutionary War. The letter argues that historical profanity reflects era life and should not bar students from learning the story.
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