A Challenge to Solve Causes of U S Violence
The Nation faces a report by the National Commission on the Causes and Prevention of Violence noting Americans’ violent history and urging self examination. It warns against defensive or self-hating reactions and calls for realistic self appraisal to address violence in cities highways homes and group confrontations.
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National Commission On the Causes and Prevention of
John F. Kennedy
America
Europe
Cuba
Vietnam
Robert F. Kennedy
Commission
Britain
London
Religious Retreats Provide Solace Amid Turmoil
In 1909 Britain sees a growing retreat movement. Monasteries and guest houses across Britain offer days to weeks of silence and meditation. London inquiries to Catholic and Anglican bodies rise as people seek guided or private retreats with Mass, meditations, and meals.
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Plascarden Priory
Scotland
Hemingford Grey
Huntingdonshire
Allington Castle
Lochese
Britain
Anglican Association For Promoting
Catholic National Retreat Council
London
Catholic Sisters of the Cenacle
Thanksgiving Day on fourth Thursday fixed by Congress
The article notes that after 1941 Congress ruled the fourth Thursday of November would be Thanksgiving Day and a federal holiday. It also states there is no constitutional requirement to use a Bible for the presidential oath. Washington started the practice but no mandate exists.
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George Washington
Retreat guidance questioned by Anglican leader
Canon Sydney Evans of King’s College warns the retreat movement must address theology and emotional needs. He urges a deep look at methods to serve the church and humanity in the next 50 years, emphasizing authentic liberation over mere practice.
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Anglican Association For Promoting
Sydney Evans
King’s College, London
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