Word: favor
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...idea of nuclear war." It also draws on the theological theory of a "just war," first propounded in the 5th century by St. Augustine, who justified force to restrain those who would harm the innocent. Since Vatican II, some Catholics have rejected the just-war theory in favor of a pacifist option. But ironically, many of the more activist priests, who have supported revolutionary struggles in the Third World, advocate extending the theory by loosening the traditional restriction that just wars can be waged only by duly constituted civil authorities...
...theological grounds, Novak faults the bishops for adopting "a sentimental view of the Bible" that he feels has proliferated since the 1965 Vatican II convocation of the Roman Catholic Church, when there was a turn away from Catholic intellectual traditions in philosophy and theology in favor of a greater devotional reliance on scripture. Says he: "The passages they quote and the visions they take represent a soft and romantic reading of Christian theology, a Utopian view. I think it is an outrage to identify this sentimentality with faith in Jesus Christ. I don't think Jesus promises us that...
...Agreement on Tariffs and Trade, known as GATT. It is unlikely, however, that any such agreement can be reached. The European nations themselves are worried about the flood of inexpensive imports from Third World nations like South Korea and Taiwan. The Reagan Administration has generally taken a position in favor of free trade, but with unemployment at 10.1%, it will be hard-pressed to maintain its stance...
...never made it to most news reports David Livingston, a United Auto Workers leader, denounced the American nuclear bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki as intended to intimidate the Soviet government not save lives by ending the war. But the New York TV network affiliates passed up such statements in favor of an interview with the city's mayor. Ed Koch, who said. It's terrific to try to affect the conscience of the world. It's just regrettable they didn't have a similar demonstration in Moscow. Koch initially did not support a freeze resolution...
Like her fictional counterpart, Fenwick has consistently scolded her colleagues about official wrongdoing during her four terms in the House. She has spoken out in favor of benefits for the elderly and sympathy for the poor and minorities. Despite New Jersey's dependence on heavy industry, she has taken farsighted stands on environmental issues--although, as in other areas, she has not been a prime mover behind significant legislation. In fact, Fenwick can claim few substantive accomplishments as a representative. Her chief solo achievement has been to win a minor revision in tax laws which previously penalized married people...