Catholics Favor Married Priests and Women Priests
A National Opinion Research Center survey directed by Rev. Andrew Greeley shows Catholics open to married priests and women priests, with high support for women as presidents and for English mass. Two thirds approve progressive education and sex education in Catholic schools. 67 percent see changes in the church as positive. The piece also notes strong support for English liturgy and some experimentation with liturgical practices. Separately, First Presbyterian Church plans a family church retreat January 31 to Camp Chimney Spring, with costs per person varying by total attendees and activities chosen, ski day priced highest.
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al Opinion Research Center
Chicago
Andrew Greeley
the Critic
Father Greeley
First Presbyterian Church
Camp Chimney Spring
Bible Study Leads and Laity Views on Change
The Wednesday Morning Ladies Bible class resumed with a salad luncheon at Mrs. Zorene Thompson’s home. A National Institutes study shows 54 percent oppose more changes, 72 percent sympathize with priests who left ministry, 80 percent accept married clergy, and 79 percent favor the change. Weekly mass attendance fell from 71 to 50 percent over ten years, confessions down 38 to 17 percent, while weekly communion rose from 13 to 26 percent and new religious life forms grew in popularity.
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Zorene Thompson
Eighth St
National Institutes of Education
First full American Torah commentary highlights divine and human inputs
New York AP reports Reform Judaism publishes The Torah A Modern Commentary, the first fully authorized American Torah commentary. Volume I on Genesis blends literary critique with sacred meaning, arguing God’s voice comes through human authors. Rabbi Dr. Alexander Schindler and Dr. W Gunther Plaut emphasize scholarly methods alongside reverence.
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New York
Reform Judaism
America
Chris
Tian
God
Alexander Schindler
Union of American Hebrew Congregations
W. Gunther Plaut
Toronto
Canada
Dear Ann Advice Column Excerpt Highlights Family Strain
A reader describes marital strain after a new boss invites her husband on out of town trips and dates. Ann Landers urges the husband to resist, suggests counseling, and notes the wife deserves support if the arrangement harms the marriage.
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Ann
Mr. X
Jehovah's Witnesses to Attend San Angelo Assembly
Members of the local Spanish Jehovah's Witnesses congregation were invited as delegates to the semi annual circuit assembly at the Municipal Auditorium in San Angelo on January 11 and 12. Sponsored by the Watchtower Society, the event aims to promote unity of teaching and organization through Bible based training. Esteban Dela Rosa announced the plans and emphasized attendance.
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Congregation of Jehovah’s Witnesses
San Angelo
Municipal Auditorium
Watchtower Society of
Brooklyn
N.Y
Jehovah’s Witnesses
Esteban Dela Rosa
Dela Rosa
Jehovah's Witnesses
Jehovah's Witnesses Week of Special Activity in Pecos
The Pecos Congregation of Jehovah's Witnesses announced a week of special activity January 14 to 19. Kenneth L. Vaughan, circuit supervisor for Watchtower Bible and Tract Society, will speak Sunday at 10 a.m. on Into the New Order Under Christ's Leadership at 1603 West Fourth Street. He will also speak Saturday at p.m. and lead an informative Bible discussion. all seats are free and no collection will be taken.
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Pecos
West Fourth St
New Order
Christ
Vaugton
What Hypocrites Mean In The Church Debate
The piece defines hypocrite as one who pretends to be something they are not and argues Christians are not morally perfect. It urges believers to strive for continual moral growth, noting true Christians grow toward perfection and should not let others' failings keep them from God. It concludes with a call to attend church this Sunday and seek God daily.
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David Northcutt
George Cornell
Reconciliation
Ouachita Baptist Univ
Arkedelphia
Ark
First Baptist Church
Fifth and
Hickory Streets
Pip
Moses
Plaut
London
J.A. Hertz
Ann Landers
Granny
Fran
Jehovah’s Group
SA Assembly
R. L. Scraper
Hubbs Office Supply
S. Oak St
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