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...Jesus' message was to live an exemplary life of morality and kindness, then why could he not have died a natural death as did Buddha, who also was a great teacher of millions? If Christianity holds that Jesus' death was predetermined, then why blame anybody, whether Jew or Roman? If Rome regarded Jesus as a rebel against Caesar, then Jesus' execution was in conformity with Roman law. The Jews of Jerusalem, who lived under a brutal Roman occupation, were virtually powerless. Centuries later, after the Roman Empire had adopted Christianity, blame was shifted away from the Roman Governor of Judea...
Beginning with the story of barbarian tribes along the Rhine in the first century B.C., Ozment’s book identifies a resilience and pride that is deeply rooted in the Germans’ past. Surviving endless Roman attacks in the early years, it is remarkable that the Germans came to control the entire empire 500 years later...
...Test of Kerry's Faith," on the conflict between Roman Catholic Church authorities and John Kerry on issues like abortion [April 5], TIME reported, "For now, theologians say, Kerry's conduct is principally a matter between the candidate and his own Archbishop." As a practicing and struggling Catholic, I believe that Kerry's conduct is a matter between him and God. His Archbishop should have nothing to do with it. GLORIA W. SMITH Eden Prairie, Minn...
...Feber du Fauer, who is an authority on Hoffmannsthal and has directed the play several times in Europe, is director and chief actor, playing Jedermann with an exuberant gusto that fits the part perfectly. From among the students, Roman as "Tod," and Reynolds as the "Teufel" turn in outstanding performances. The cast comprises professionals and amateurs of all ages and both sexes, and every part down to the lowliest "Hausknecht" is surprisingly well played. Admission is free, and there are still some tickets for the Saturday night performance to be had at the Museum office...
...Harvard advanced history examination, (2) English history or (3) American history (2 points), (these are open to those candidates only who have offered Greek and Roman history as an elementary study), the following Board examinations in history--(c) English; (d) American. (In both these certified notebooks as prescribed in Harvard requirements must be submitted...