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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Nov 16, 2004
Page
2
Alan Barth, writer, 1951, asserts that loyalty in a free society rests on tolerating disloyalty, highlighting a tension between liberty and dissent within democratic norms.
The piece notes a rise of the unchurched, with Midwest and South showing lower unchurched numbers while agnostics and atheists grow fastest. It cites Barna Group figures, says 20 percent attend Canada, 10 percent in parts of Europe, and that American Christians decline by about 1 percent annually, with Catholic membership stable. It concludes that values rhetoric has not boosted church involvement.
Charley Reese argues that moral values rooted in religion are essential for society and warns that secularism weakens democracy. He contends Western civilization rests on Christianity, cites Nazism and Marxism as warnings, and asserts laws reflect morality. He calls for a revival of faith to sustain America.
Ottawa City Commission held a public hearing on proposed disc golf at Kanza Park. Residents voiced views for and against the course, with speakers largely supportive of the idea despite mixed recreation options in the area.
Reader Forum argues against settling for second best as Ottawa weighs Frisbee golf at Kanza Park. Proponents say the active use complements the park, while critics warn it would upset park balance and favor Forest Park. Steven Iwersen voices call for best future and bold choices for the community.
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