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Newspaper
Southern Illinoisan
Location
Carbondale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jul 06, 2002
Page
4
Readers may omit names when sending letters and should indicate it. Letters are limited to 250 words or less and must not target individuals or businesses. The publication reserves the right to edit all letters.
The Southern Illinoisan outlines writer guidelines, submission methods, contact numbers, and rules for Letters to the Editor and Voice of the Reader. It specifies word limits, signing requirements, and moderation standards, plus contact options for newsroom staff and advertising.
Readers discuss Pledge of Allegiance rulings and prefer returning to childhood wording while criticizing liberal politicians and judges. The letter-writers cite Nixon appointees, Reagan era contrasts, and critique Bush policy amid Middle East tensions. They also condemn wealth inequality and call out corporate figures.
Royalton Nazarene Church members, led by Pastor David Sorenson, place flags in every yard each Memorial Day and July 4, creating a national display. A writer notes respect for the display while arguing for secular government free of religious influence, citing past harms from religion in power.
A reader rebuts the idea that homosexuality can be cured by grace, arguing societal condemnation harms LGBT people while noting APA and AMA positions oppose change efforts. The letter praises inclusive faith communities and highlights PFLAG as a resource, urging education and acceptance.
A reader from the Southern Illinoisan argues for full legal rights for LGBTQ+ couples, detailing needs for next of kin recognition, hospital visitation, and inheritance. They condemn reparative therapy and criticize the conservative right for marginalizing homosexual people.
In a non scientific online poll run by Southern Illinois, 270 responses showed a 3-1 majority in favor of amending the Pledge of Allegiance to include the phrase under God. One respondent urged preservation of tradition while another remained undecided.
A reader argues the Pledge of Allegiance decision centers on church and state separation not political correctness. They say allowing religious references in schools risks government control by faith and threaten citizen rights, contrasting with Iran and Afghanistan. The reader questions the columnist's stance.
The text argues that homosexuality is a chosen lifestyle like alcoholism or drug addiction. It contends that if being gay is born, then so could addiction be. It cites biblical sin and forgiveness but labels ongoing gay relationships as an abomination.
A speaker decries tolerance in society and asserts that God can change homosexuals' preferences. He warns of consequences like broken families, AIDS, abortion, abuse, debt, and poverty, citing a court ruling removing God from the Pledge and Daniel Henninger's Wall Street Journal quote about religion in public life.
A letter argues environmental factors drive homosexuality, not genetics, calls the media far left wings and claims research supports this view. It compares homosexuality to addictions and says help is available through organizations mentioned in the letter.
The author challenges reparative therapy arguing there is no published evidence it can change a person's deep seated same sex attraction. The APA notes limited reports exist but results are inconclusive and not replicated. Clinical experience suggests conversion seekers may be acting from internalized homophobia due to social bias.
A letter argues public schools should not teach religion while condemning evolution and Darwinism. The writer questions why religious beliefs are sidelined and criticizes condoms, abortion, and calls for Christian convictions to be valued and prayer. The piece challenges the system as promoting secular ideas over faith.
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