Word: anathema
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Such relationships are an oddity to some, anathema to others. But among the partnerships I've observed, the ones that work best are distinguished by the forthright, transparent, unapologetic ways in which partners live out their respective traditions and commitments...
...Party. For his moderation--opposing a human-life amendment and distinguishing between early abortions and those post-viability, which he would restrict--Bennett has been labeled "pro-abortion" by Dr. James Dobson of the Focus on the Family. General Powell's revelation that he was pro-choice made him anathema to his party's right wing. In December, when Senator Bob Dole said he no longer supported a constitutional amendment to ban all abortions, he felt compelled to get off a letter immediately to the Christian Coalition's Ralph Reed explaining that he didn't really mean...
...inhumane actions of the Nigerian government are anathema to our moral sensibilities as Americans and as Jews. We strongly support the efforts of the Undergraduate Council and the Harvard African Students Association and we urge the Harvard Corporation to divest fully from oil companies that continue to invest in Nigeria. In doing so, they will send an unmistakable message that Harvard recognizes the sanctity of human life and the importance of freedom. Ethan M. Tucker '97 Chair, Harvard-Radcliffe Hillel Devid J. Andorsky '97 Chair-Elect. Harvard-Radcliffe Hillel
...shouldn't read. This all assumes, of course, that those in favor of the indecency bill are honest about their intent and aren't using children as a lever to restrict expression of ideas they simply don't like. After all, a frank discussion of AIDS or homosexuality--anathema to family-values Republicans--might be rendered "indecent" and therefore banned by this bill...
Such brinkmanship is anathema to Dole, who stayed above the fray, struggling to maintain his balance between running for President for the third time and running the Senate. As Dole shuttles--sometimes daily--between Washington and New Hampshire, the juggling act has begun to take a noticeable toll. In the Senate, Dole has made several unforced errors lately, puzzling lawmakers who have long relied on his dealmaking acumen and keen sense of timing...