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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 17, 1986
Page
7
The piece argues that religious education is essential alongside general schooling and modern curricula. It notes that communities with strong schools also offer Sunday schools, upgraded facilities, and inclusive Biblical stories, stressing that children should know this great literature and its life giving value.
Richard N. Jessen argues that regular Sunday school exposure shapes lifelong spiritual insight through devoted teachers. He warns against letting children choose faith by neglect and questions how they learn love, hope, and meaning in a violent world. He cites Isaac Singer on humanity needing God and invites participation in religious education.
Richard N. Jessen serves as pastor of the First Lutheran Church in Cedar Rapids, a role announced by the congregation and aligned with its historical leadership.
A July letter writer describes conversion from two theologians as reason to become Christian and denounces perceived disrespect in Outlooks columnists. A second writer criticizes Betty McCollister and discusses ministers using donations for colleges, hospitals, and missions while weighing the meaning of saved souls and religious belief.
Periodic observations from thoughtful residents in eastern Iowa invite readers to share opinions on limitless topics. The column emphasizes that views are personal and not official positions.
DeVere Hirt of Coralville retired in 1973 as VA Hospital clerk typist. He details a varied career and expresses strong skepticism toward organized Christianity, noting perceived harms, racism, anti science views, and a belief that religious doctrines may threaten humanity.
A humorous tour notes sign painters gaffe filled with apostrophe errors and improper capitalization from Fort Macleod to Victoria. It cites examples like its, Tomorrows, French and au jus, highlighting language quirks and local resistance to standard rules.
The Gazette announces a weekday Words Wizard contest with three word pairs per day. Participants send answers via puzzle entry forms for four $25 prizes daily and a $500 grand prize awarded at the end. The program promises vocabulary growth and a chance to win cash.
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