Word: canonize
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Dates: during 1960-1969
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...Catholic parishes with parochial schools attached split the tithe-5% to the rectory, 5% to the school. Many Protestant ministers believe that other charity can be counted in. "The tithe should be a means of free expression of thankfulness to God-with the accent on freedom," says Episcopal Canon Rudolf Devik, of Seattle's diocesan stewardship department. "Charity may include anything the person feels is the work of God. It could include the Seattle Symphony. We sort of draw the line at flower clubs...
...Tithers suddenly become concerned about people," says Episcopal Canon Richard Williams of Seattle. "The best tithing parishes are the softest touch for the traveling missionary." Sums up Dr. John Haldeman of Miami's Allapattah Baptist Church: "Sharing in the Lord's work-and I mean contributing time, talents and effort as well as money-is the greatest means of overcoming selfishness. The Scripture says: 'For where your treasure is, there will your heart be also...
...University (4,700 students). It operates under the "guidance" of the Vatican and is governed by U.S. bishops serving as trustees. Strong in nursing, physics and library science, C.U. has a fine drama department (one former teacher: Broadway Critic Walter Kerr), the country's only graduate school of canon law and the biggest Catholic graduate school of engineering...
...durable canon of American folklore is that Broadway tickets are all but impossible to come by, that playgoers have to write for tickets months in advance, know influential people or pay scalpers' prices...
...CHURCH DISCIPLINE. The council is expected to revise the already lax rules that govern fasts and Friday abstinence from meat. The canon laws that govern the antiquated Index of Forbidden Books will be brought up to date; some bishops have asked that the Index be abolished. The council may recommend that greater attention be paid to science and modern teaching methods in seminaries. Canon law relating to impediments to marriage will probably be reformed-although the church is likely to make a strong reaffirmation of its stand against artificial birth control. Presumably, the council will take a stand against sins...