Prayer divides Kansas House as chaplain prayer spurs divide
Two state representatives, Rep. Sheila Hochhauser and Rep. Nancy Kirk, say the Kansas House chaplain’s prayers, ending with Jesus’ name, do not reflect their beliefs. Hochhauser, a Jewish Democrat, faced anonymous hate calls after criticizing the use of the word Jesus. Kirk, a Unitarian Democrat, echoed concerns as the House begins each day with prayer led by Cecil Washington.
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Controversy Over House Prayer Leaves Chaplain’s Gospel Style
House chaplain Cecil Washington defends praying in his own understanding of God while supporters argue inclusivity. Representative Hochhauser pressed to drop “in Jesus’ name” but Washington refused, highlighting divides in a chamber with many conservative Christians. Speaker Shallenburger defends chaplains’ freedom to pray as they wish.
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Hiratsuka aids Kobe quake survivors through aid groups
Lawrence's sister city Hiratsuka sent 10 architects 2 doctors 4 nurses and 50 university students to Kobe after the January 17 earthquake that killed over 5 000 and destroyed tens of thousands of buildings. Hiratsuka residents raised 14 million yen about 140 000 dollars in two weeks.
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Lawrence Highlighted in House Beautiful March Issue
In House Beautiful March, William Bryant Logan praises Lawrence Kansas in Crossing the Sea of Grass. He lauds downtown’s ambiance and economic vitality, notes Old West Lawrence as one of America’s finest residential neighborhoods, and recalls the city’s defense against external and internal threats.
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