Religion used and abused by Rusty Barbee
The essay argues that religion and biblical literalism shape laws and morals yet often misuse faith to justify coercion and violence. It cites Falwell, Reagan, the Inquisition, Crusades, and Farrakhan while urging symbolic rather than dogmatic use of religious texts to avoid tyrannical control and sectarian hatred.
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Jerry Falwell
Jesus
Reagan
America
Ireland
Lewis Farrikan
Middle East
Barry Goldwater
Goldwater
Meese
Casey
Burford
Thayer
Wick
Watt
Donoven
Feders
Texas
Jack Fields
Congress of the United States
Fields
Pac
Congress
Eighth
Readers Voices From Lee College and Nation's Politics
A Lee College freshman Michael A. Davis thanks fans for 1984 85 season support. A reader condemns editor Milton Crow for anti Redneck rhetoric and defends Redneck group, urges openness. Davis critiques Reagan era policies, farm subsidies and political figures, charging greed and corruption in government.
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Lee College
Ummel
Abortion Debate: Pro-Life Versus Pro-Choice Rights
A reflective column questions abortion rhetoric and rights, arguing a woman's control over her body is central. It contrasts framing of pregnancy, discusses sex education, and notes abortion as birth control in contexts like China. It challenges the notion of what constitutes life and murder.
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Dr. Cloud
Lee College
Sally
Bobby
China
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