Word: confronted
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Surely Professor Gomes's use of his position and authority to confront the prejudices of bibliolatry is long overdue; yet one might wish that he had gone somewhat farther in his campaign. Though the moral condemnation of homosexual acts is, to be sure, one of the precepts to be found in the dusty pages of the Bible, there are many others equally restrictive, which must also unjustly burden the consciences of many. The bibliolater's irrational prejudices against filial impiety, murder, adultery, larceny, lying, covetousness--all are equally notorious...
...religion -- at Rice University, and he set up shop as a counselor on stress management and leadership training, working with individuals and corporations. Looking back now, he thinks he was ineffective because "I was too nice. To be good at it, you've got to be willing to confront the living hell out of people." He began lecturing in Houston churches and synagogues, became a local celebrity and, after he was featured in a 1984 PBS series on the family, won a national reputation...
...Gammons's adaptation of Long Day's Journey, there is no "day," no semblance of contentment. From beginning to end, the audience must confront the unmitigated desolation of the Tyrone family. And if this reading provides less solace, it is nonetheless compelling...
Response offers options to women who report having been sexually harassed, according to McDonald. To make an official report, women can contact Janet A. Viggiani, assistant dean of co-education. Harassment victims can also confront their offender at their own discretion, says McDonald...
...even as they threatened retaliation, women's groups were forced to confront the volatility and fragmentation of their movement. "We can talk about our anger, but are we angry enough to do the hard things, to be single- minded and do the things that need to be done to play to win?" asked Emily Tynes, a Washington consultant to liberal groups. And what does playing to win mean? Does it mean targeting Pennsylvania Senator Arlen Specter, who voted for Thomas but is pro-choice...