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...Testament, Christ modifies some of the harsher aspects of the Old Testament, saying at one point, "The sabbath was made for man, not man for the sabbath." This might help assuage Mr. Araujo's confusion about why the religious right has not lobbied for anti-twig-picking legislation. As for homosexuality, the message of Christianity is as St. Augustine described: "With love for mankind and hatred of sins." Had Mr. Araujo a true understanding of the religion he so belittles, he'd see how Christians can reject some of the harshness of the Old Testament and still refuse to yield...
...even been approached by someone from theBoston Church of Christ," she says...
...crucifixion by the critics ("Utterly devoid of moral seriousness or artistic integrity"--New York Daily News). A sad injustice. Years from now, when the brouhaha is past, Corpus Christi may get its due as one of McNally's best, most moving and personal works. His updating of the Christ story is witty but not patronizing, as sober and cleansing as a dip in baptismal water. Joe Mantello's production--a bare stage, apostles clad in identical white shirts and khakis--is a marvel of spare inventiveness. And the hushed audience reaction at the climax testifies to an artistic success that...
...shocked to read your report about the campaign for Governor in South Carolina [CLINTON VS. STARR, Oct. 5] in which you reported scurrilous lies [about an extramarital affair]. My wife and I have a wonderful, 100% faithful, Christ-centered marriage. Our relationship is strong enough to survive anything. But the lies that are being spread have surely damaged others. I am sorry that TIME chose to aid this effort. DAVID M. BEASLEY Governor, South Carolina Columbia...
...Hawaii has another tradition besides political liberalism: Christianity. Nineteenth century missionaries did a fantastic job here. Even today fully one-quarter of the residents belong to just two denominations, the Roman Catholic Church and the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. The Latter-day Saints are major landowners, and Brigham Young University has a Hawaii campus...