Unholy Wars: Religion in Public Life examined
A four part series surveys religion’s shifting role in society as prayer in schools creches in public places and invocations at public ceremonies fade. It notes a Bart Simpson scene mocking prayer and cites government funding for a crucifix exhibit and United Way withholding funds from a Boy Scout chapter over the scouts’ pledge to God and country. The piece argues modern changes spark national moral and ethical debate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bart Simpson
United Way
Scouts
Religion in public life faces new questions as church influence fades
A study led by Disa Newton of Fairfield University notes the church is less present in public life despite polls showing varying trends in religious influence. Evangelicals remain active in politics while Catholics Jews and Muslim groups push into policy debates amid perceived social neglect and rising secularism. Gary Bauer warns believers feel besieged in a secular era.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Disa Newton
Fairfield University
Gallup
Gary Bauer
Ronald Reagan
Family Research Council
Browns end eight game skid with win at Cleveland Stadium
Falls for Browns Olmsted Falls majorette Jill Balliett smiled after Olmsted Falls High School band performed in pregame and halftime ceremonies. Browns ended an eight game losing streak as part of a busy Cleveland Stadium day with community notes and local briefs across sections A through C.
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Olmsted Falls
Jill Balliett
Cleveland Stadium
Browns
Page
Lorain county airport hit as firms trim aviation use
Lorain County Regional Airport faces a downturn as Midwest Air Services reports a 30 percent drop in fuel sales and cargo flights stall. A large firm has sold two of its three jets, and private flying shrinks to needed trips amid rising fuel costs and recession. Midwest fuels most airport demand and faces thin margins as airport revenue slips.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russia
Lorain County
Midwest Air Services
Robert Dancik
Dancik
Man struck by two cars dies after fleeing drivers
Lorain prosecutors weigh aggravated vehicular homicide as Sheffield Lake man Roger D Fouts 29 faces DUI and leaving the scene for a fatal early Sunday crash on East Erie Ave near Root Rd. Simons 23 died after being hit twice. another driver sought. Police still hunt the first car driver. Kimberly Calvert 22 faces DUI charges.
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Lorain
Sheffield Lake
Roger Dale Fouts
Harris Road
Root Road
Erie
Fouts
Gary E. Bowder
Simons
Lorain Municipal Court
Leslie George
David Moore
Kimberly A. Calvert
Song Keith Sentenced In Prostitution Case In Elyria
Keith, former owner of the Cozy Oriental Health Spa in Sheffield Township, was sentenced to 4 to 10 and a quarter years plus a one year concurrent term after pleading guilty to a pattern of corrupt activity and promoting prostitution. The judge also ordered forfeiture of over 300000 in cash and property, including the spa building. Keith, 34, of Amherst, faced charges tied to allowing sexual favors from masseuses. Her attorney said the activities were without her knowledge. She previously owned Yoshiko Health Spa on Broad Street and sold it after charges were filed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elyria — Song Keith
Sheffield Township
Lorain County Common Pleas
Floyd T. Harris
Keith
Amherst
Dan Wightman
Yoshiko Health Spa
Broad Street
Elyria
Lorain police warn crooks after gunfire incident
Lorain Police Chief John Malinovsky warned criminals to lay off the guns after a patrolman was shot at near Leavitt Homes. Two teens were arrested. two pistols were found. A 19 year old Elyria man and two other suspects faced multiple gun and drug charges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Malinovsky
Lorain
John Malinovsky
Leavitt Homes
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David Briggs
Associated Press
Public Broadcasting Service
America
ICR
C-T
Janine Exner
Elyria Two
Kevin Brown
Mid-wiews
The
Belden
Avon Lake City
Planning Commission
LaGrange
Board of Education
Fred McGonagle
Cuyahoga
Medina Counties
Stu
Ohio
Accent
Editorial Aé Bridge
Dear
Abby
Midwest
Rae Aewapt
Army Reserve
316Th
Fuqua
Fort Knox
Linda Murphy
Teddy
Melissa Bailey
Lorain County Society For the Prevention of Cruelty To Animals
Midview High School
Lawrence Buddit
Elyria Memorial Hospital
Steven J. Simons
Roberts St
Brookside High School
George
Steven Simons
Manuel Jones
Park Meadow Ave
Ethan J. King
Lexington Ave
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