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Note the word "whatever" in the question above. Its inclusion means that a "yes" vote endorses steps even if they are immoral or illegal. This ambiguous approach also reveals that the Assembly was unable to cite specific practical steps...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: Feeling the Student Pulse | 12/11/1978 | See Source »

...available alternatives." Where a religious or secular structure with strong values exists, the cults have less opportunity to make converts. Over the years, they tend to wax and wane, subject to a harsh winnowing process, a religious equivalent of the survival of the fittest. Established church leaders like to cite a prophecy in the Book of Acts: "Refrain from these men [the early Christians] and let them alone: for if this counsel or this work be of men, it will come to nought: But if it be of God, ye cannot overthrow...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Nation: Following the Leader | 12/11/1978 | See Source »

...several reasons for the peace talks stalemate is another temporary chill in relations between Jerusalem and Washington. The Israelis are worried about what they feel is a pro-Arab, or at least a pro-Egyptian, tilt on the part of the U.S. As a prime example, they cite an October visit to Amman by Assistant Secretary of State Harold Saunders, who gave Jordan's King Hussein the official U.S. answers to 14 questions that the King had raised about the Camp David accords. Saunders, at various times a CIA, National Security Council and State Department specialist in Middle East...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: World: Hussein's 14 Questions | 12/11/1978 | See Source »

Carter also said that his goal was to increase the level of defense expenditure so that it more than keeps pace with inflation. He refused, however, to cite a specific figure for the increase...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: Carter Conference | 12/1/1978 | See Source »

...many do not. While no one disputes Harvard's opportunities and while few complain of overt ill treatment, many Harvard assistant professors cite barriers to a fulfilling experience including treatment varying among departments, frustrations of the bleak tenure prospects and the struggle to research adequately and teach at the same time...

Author: By Susand D. Chira, | Title: Standing Room Only | 11/16/1978 | See Source »

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