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Monte Gravenstein named interim minister at First Christian Church Ottawa. He is a retired minister with degrees from Phillips University and Brite Divinity School. He and wife Dorothy reside in Blue Springs Missouri with three grown children and two grandchildren. Yom Kippur observances turn somber after September 11 attacks, with Temple Emanu-El in Miami Beach and other congregations naming grief, prayer, and remembrance alongside traditional rites.
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Blue Springs
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Miami Beach
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Westchester Reform Temple
Scarsdale
N.Y
Ohev Shalom
Orlando
Fla
Aaron Rubinger
Touro
New Orleans
David Goldstein
Sherry Birnbaum
Westchester Jewish Community Services
Hartsdale
Only true hope after terror fits in God’s love
A Christianity centered message rejects political military or escapist hopes after the September 11 attacks. The writer argues true hope comes from God’s love through Christ, citing Romans 8 and 1 Peter and urging trust in Jesus over earthly security.
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Pacifist Churches Revisit War Ethics After Attacks
America's peace church groups totaling about a million members face renewed questions on citizenship and response to Sept. 11. Pacifists wrestle with war, terrorism, and relief efforts while fearing Arab-American discrimination. Quakers urge nonviolence, citing George Fox, while Mennonites and Brethren emphasize loving enemies amid calls for restraint.
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Albert N. Keim
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Harrisonburg
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George Fox
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Bruce Birchard
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Ron Byler
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How to respond to September 11 tragedy and faith
Dr. Dobson discusses making sense of the attacks, denying blame to God, and guiding families. He stresses trust in God, grief processing, and prayer, advising parents to shield children from constant distress while encouraging open talk and faith. He cites focus on the Family radio broadcasts in Franklin County.
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