Bible revisions reflect beliefs and changing language
The National Council of Churches pushes inclusive language in a new lectionary, sparking debate over faith, feminism, and Scripture. Bible translation has surged since 1611, driven by business and church divisions, reshaping how God is described and how believers access the text.
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National Council of Churches
Council
Living Bible
Tyndale House
Wheaton, IL
God
Without Spanking or Spoiling A debate on child rearing choices
A Seattle mother promotes a book arguing you can raise children without spanking. The exchange mocks the idea with humor and questions about real world outcomes, tantrums, and parental limits. The conversation cites Bill Cosby and questions the author's experience with children.
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Seattle
Papa Smurf
Bill Cosby
Health and Money Top Elderly Worries in Letter
An elderly writer details how health problems and fixed incomes create hardship for seniors. He recounts medical battles from cancer to lung disease, notes his wife’s illness, and criticizes officials for ignoring elder needs while urging targeted help rather than more general funding.
Elyria gratitude for Mrs. Ely and Ely Estate impact
A reader thanks Mrs. Arthur Sally Ely and the Ely Estate for donations to Ely Woods and Cascade Park, stadium improvements, dialysis equipment for EMH, and ongoing city support. The letter asks recognition of their contributions and notes job creation and civic benefit from the gifts and projects.
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Elyria
Bring U S troops home call to withdraw from Lebanon
The writer argues against U S military presence in Lebanon after a high casualty count of Marines. They demand immediate withdrawal, urge UN peacekeeping, and criticize President Reagan for unclear goals and continued intervention. The letter calls for accountability and reuniting with noncombat roles for U S forces.
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Lebanon
Reagan
United Nations
Animals cannot save all and must be cared for locally
A reader argues that not all animals can be saved and urges tighter personal responsibility, spaying and neutering, and humane euthanasia when necessary. The letter also notes a 250-city Oct 1 walkathon for the nuclear freeze movement, with Elyria among participating cities and over $2,000 raised. Local walkers from several towns covered six miles from South Park to Elyria Catholic High School with good weather and no incidents.
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U.S.A
Elyria
Cleveland
C-T
Elyrians
Lorain County
Lorain
Amherst
Oberlin
Vermilion
Wellington
North Ridgeville
South Park
North Olive Street North Taylor Street Gate Problems
A reader reports hundreds of railroad crossing gate malfunctions near North Olive Street and Taylor Street over six years. Gates often fail to drop, crossings are blocked for long periods, and flagmen are rarely present, leading to drivers ignoring the signals.
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North Olive Street
Taylor Street
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