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 | 2001-APR-18: Name conflict among Unitarian
Universalists: The renewal group has chosen American Unitarian Association (AUA) to be their group's name. The AUA was the name of the original Unitarian group from 1825 to 1961. At that time, it consolidated with the Universalist Church of America to form the UUA. "...the Unitarian Universalist Association was legally designated as the continuation of both organizations. The UUA continues to receive trust income and bequests under the names of its predecessor organizations. It uses both names in literature, at headquarters, and on its own website." 9 The UUA has filed a lawsuit in order to continue exclusive use of its name. More information. |
| 2001-APR-18: Israeli flag removed: According to CAIR: 5 The city of Gahanna, OH, (a suburb of Columbus) flew the Israeli flag from the city flagpole as part of the "Days of Remembrance," a national commemoration of the mass killing of Jews in Europe during World War II. Representatives of five Muslim groups met with Mayor Jim McGregor, and asked him to remove the flag. Ahmad Al- Akhras, president of CAIR-OHIO said: "We want to thank Mayor McGregor for understanding that the desire to honor and remember all those who died at the hands of the Nazis is a completely separate issue from flying the Israeli flag. For the Islamic and Arab communities in Ohio, that flag is a symbol of the ongoing oppression suffered by Palestinian Christians and Muslims." The mayor agreed; the flag was removed. |
| 2001-APR-18: Egypt: Anti-semitic remark by columnist: Ahmad Ragab, in reference to the Jews and the Nazi Holocaust, wrote: "Thanks to Hitler, blessed memory, who on behalf of the Palestinians, revenged in advance, against the most vile criminals on the face of the earth. Although we do have a complaint against him for his revenge on them was not enough." This appeared in the newspaper Al-Akhabar, which is sponsored by the Egyptian government. |
| 2001-APR: Two noncompliant Episcopal dioceses deny ordination to women: Bishops in Fort Worth-Quincy diocese (Illinois) and the San Joaquin diocese (California) still refuse to ordain women. They believe that the Bible restricts the priesthood to males. The Episcopal Women's Caucus (EWC) has decided to support ordained women for up to two months in these two dioceses. Under the "Angel Project," female priests would celebrate the Eucharist, preach, and offer pastoral care, without the approval of the bishop. EWC president, Lyn Headley-Moore, said "It is intended to support the feeding and needs of the people in the noncompliant dioceses who want to experience the ministry of female priests on a regular basis." |
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Copyright © 2001 by Ontario Consultants on Religious
Tolerance
Originally written: 2001-APR-2
Latest update: 2001-JUN-20
Author: B.A. Robinson
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