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Newspaper
Southern Illinoisan
Location
Carbondale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Sep 17, 2001
Page
1
American clergy filled churches on Sunday clutching flags and prayer books as they sought meaning from the week’s terror. Ministers urged hope and resilience, urging parishioners to resist bitterness and find guidance in faith amid national grief.
The message states that divine love opposes personal hatred and that Jesus offers salvation to all sinners, including those viewed as enemies. It frames redemption as universal, urging inner transformation through faith and compassion.
The Reverend Paul Brooks expresses anger about ongoing violence and says he does not want to threaten or harm more families, calling for nonviolent responses to protect communities in Kansas City.
The passage attributes a quote to the Rev. Susan Gumer of New Orleans, noting that Christians and Jews alike harbor fanatics who have existed for centuries. The remark contextualizes religious extremism and parallels within two faiths.
The statement stresses that the nation must respond appropriately rather than letting anger and wounded pride drive actions. It underscores a call for prudence and consideration in choosing a suitable policy or measure.
A tribute notes the enduring impact of Reverend Cecil Williams in San Francisco, asserting America will never be the same. The statement emphasizes Williams as a pivotal figure in the city’s religious and social landscape.
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In De Soto, eighth graders led the BETA club to convert a concrete drain area into an outdoor science lab with a water pond flowers and butterflies. Volunteers including science teacher Renee Lesler social sciences teacher Jenny Finney and student Amanda Morris transformed the space to support life environmental sciences and technology study across the curriculum.
New York Mayor Rudolph Giuliani said the city must press on as the World Trade Center recovery continues. He reported 190 confirmed dead with 115 identified, 18 firefighters among the dead, and 4,957 missing after the disaster, noting the search yields mostly body parts and no live rescues since the day after the attack.
Osama bin Laden issued a statement denying involvement in last week's terror attacks on the United States. He said he had not carried out the act and suggested others acted on their own motives. The message, read on Al Jazeera, quoted him as pledging to Afghan leader Mullah Omar's laws. President Bush has named bin Laden the prime suspect.
The aftermath of last week's terrorist attacks triggers an estimated 20 to 30 billion dollars in losses across life property and business. Industry analysts say the impact will be absorbed by reserves, with up to 100 insurers sharing claims including reinsurers.
New York markets and government buildings reopened after the World Trade Center attacks as portions of lower Manhattan remained inaccessible. Mayor Giuliani said the city was ready, acknowledging some parts are still in flux. Investors awaited the restart, noting a NYSE test of its systems had succeeded.
Former Defense Secretary says resolution will require time while nation mourns and looks to hope. Critics argue the United States could have acted sooner, as the legacy of Bin Laden’s impact shapes public debate. A separate local obituary notes the death of an immigrant in Arizona amid ongoing unrest.
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