Women Rev Cleary Explores Feminism and Ministry
The Rev. Maryell Cleary discusses balancing feminism with religious life. She notes persisting bias against women in top churches, cites lack of creed constraints in Universalism, and expresses optimism for young women in theological seminaries while valuing the personal autonomy and variety of pastoral work.
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Maryell Cleary
A Catholic laywoman reflects on faith and women in church
Rosemary Ivancic a Lorain native now in Elyria recalls her lifelong Catholic devotion and the slow shift toward broader roles for women in the church She recalls becoming a lay distributor of Communion and notes changes while defending individual conscience on birth control She stresses the church as a bulwark to return to despite enduring cultural patterns.
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Rosemary Ivancic
Lorain
Elyria
Sacred Heart Catholic Church
Rosemary
Cleveland
Tammy Skipka
Paul
Dee Ack Explains Personal Judaism and Freedom Within Faith
In a discussion about Judaism Dee Ack, born Catholic in Italy and later converting, explains that Judaism offers flexibility with no fixed dogma. She cites freedom to choose Orthodoxy or Reform, emphasizes culture and education, and says women have historically held rights and leadership roles in Judaism.
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Dee Ack
Italy
Ack
Christ
Gladys Howson and the call for women's service
Gladys Howson of Shaker Heights describes her journey from privilege to activism in the 60s. She joined church groups, led Methodist Union in Cleveland as the first female president, and serves as state vice president of Church Women United, advocating equal ministry opportunities.
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Universalist
Ms. Cleary
Temple Board
Gladys Howson
Shaker Heights
Movement For Equal Opportunity
Methodist Union
Cleveland
Church Women United
Mormon Church Opposes ERA Citing Moral Grounds
Jackie Van Leeuwen and church members defend equal rights for women but oppose the ERA on moral grounds. The Mormon Church warns the amendment may erode family structure, reduce fathers’ involvement, and expand women’s work and military roles. Van Leeuwen affirms equal rights yet predicts social upheaval if passed. She emphasizes personal faith guiding life and free agency within church teachings.
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Mormon Church
Mrs. van Leeuwen
Oscar show reflects changing Hollywood a year later
A critical column on the Oscars portrays Hollywood’s shift from glamorous myth to ordinary, self aware creators. It notes fewer moguls, more transparent fame and a discerning audience wary of hype and sensationalism, while acknowledging lingering allure and evolving illusions.
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Hollywood
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