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Smok* jumpers, from loft. Art Cromor, Phil Stonloy and Dave Ratigon stand next to ■ piano In this 1043 photo tokon In Missoula. Mont. During World War 11, rollglous conscientious objectors often served as 'smoke jumpers.' who battled forest fires In the western United States.and war against any man with outward weapons 'Besides Quakers, the pacifist or -peace church- tradition is upheld by Mennomtes. Amish and various Brethren groups, among others All told, there are more than a hundred such denominations in the United States with a following of I million people Though not considered strict pacifists, the 862.000 Seventh-day Adventists are asked never to bear arms and are allowed to take noncombatant Jobs if they Join the militaryThe religious reasoning of thepeace churches is straightforward -We believe Jesus meant what he said about loving our enemies. explains Bmcc Birchard, generalhe United States will be identified as a “Christian” power and that becomespart of the Christian burden in the world everywhere.the Old Testament through the eyes of the New Testament, and the New Testament through the words of Jesus. says Ron Byler of Elkhart.Ind . associate executive director of the Mennonito Church USA There are individualpacifists in mainstream Christian beJohn A. LappM e«*cut*e director ot me Monnonrt# Central CommtlM m Axron. Pasecretary of the Philadelphia-based Friends General ConferenceTrue, there’s lots of w armaking in the Bible, but -we tend to interpretbodies, and the peace churches are pleased at the dovish pronouncements coming from those quartersFor instance, top officials from some denominations in the National Council of Churches have Joined several prominent Catholics. Jews and Muslims in thisl*mi isTickets K 50. adults. 13. children 6 to 12 All carryouts h. $6 50 Sponsored by the church iy Indies’ Aid*3 Picnic and concertf1' Wood River First United, Methodist Church. ChristianPicnic and Concert at Bclk Park Wood River, begins at 4 p m with supper served Music by -Power lane - Bring th lawn chairs, stay for fellow-70 ship and preachingI All Choirs Day^ Tabernacle Missionary • Baptist Church. 2621 Ameliap m Oct 6 Food stand outside31st anniversary partyCommunity Christian Church. 2345 Union School Road . Alton. Fall Kick-Off and 31st Anniversary, neighborhood block party. 1 to 5 pm Oct. 6 Hot air balloon ndes from 3 to 5 p m . moon-walk for children, clowns, games, food and more Drawing for two-days free housing in Branson. Mo For information, call 462-ll»Jensen in concerta m worship service There will be no evening serviceParish OctoberfestSt Michael’s Parish School. Staunton. Octoberfest. Oct 6 and 7. begins at 9 30 a m with a parade and silent auction, ndes. food, booths, bingo and music Oct 7 starts at 10 a m and includes a chicken dinnerserved from Ham to 5 p r Carry-outs available until p mGateway 9uartetThe First Baptist Churc 534 St Louis St . Edwardsvill The Gateway Quartet, sout cm gospel singing group of S Louis and Nashville. 7 p r Oct 12 Free concert Fre
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Alton Telegraph
Alton, Illinois, US
Sat, Sep 29, 2001
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