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Show ROBERT F. DRINAN Jesuit Priests Take Stand On Behalf Of Women RELIGION NEWS SERVICE When 232 celibate Roman Catholic men adopt a ringing affirmation of feminism, the world — and the church — oughttolisten. The compulsiontolisten is even morestriking when you consider that the men are Jesuit priests and that their assessment of the state of womenwasvetted and approved bythe Vatican. The declaration on women adopted in April by the Society of Jesus at its 34th General Congregation in Rome can only be de- scribed as stunning. Its premise is that the ‘dominance of man” in churchandsociety has barred women from educational opportunities, placed upon their shoulders disproportionate burdensof familylife and limitedtheir access to positions of power in the church andin public life. The Jesuit statement on women is blunt aboutthe consequencesof the massive sexism in male-dominated religion: Women are so alienated that they “no longer feel at home in the church.” This alienation is so strong, ac- cording to the document, that some women are “not able with integrity to transmit Catholic values to their families, friends and coileagues.”” This frank assessment is nonetheless silent on the obvious fact thatalienation of women from the church is one of the major reasons for the sharp decline in the number of candidates for the priesthood. If mothersdo not feel valued by their church, how can they inspire their sons to become priests? Traditionally, Catholics have believed that their reverence for Mary, the mother of Jesus, was evidencethat their church had elevated womento a position higher than that granted to womenin any othercultures. This claim once seemed clear and cogent until the advent of feminism. Is it possible that traditional ideas of Marycan be modified for the modern age? Perhaps. But the Jesuit declaration seemsto suggest that a moreradi- The Hajj Unites Muslims For Three Days * M@ Continued from D-1 It is a theme that reappears again during the seconddayofthe pilgrimage, knownas the ‘dayof standing.” Pilgrims gather on a barren plain outside of Mecca fromat least noon until after sunset to examine their consciences in an experience that is meant to bea foretasteof the Dayof Judgement, when Muslims believe that an individual's deeds and misdeeds will be revealed It is often a difficult phase of the Hajj, as any extended period of soul-searching can be. But not far away is a reminder of God's ever-present compas- sion, for rising in this flat plain is a small hill, called the Mount of Mercy. Thepilgrim is thus consoled by the thoughtthat along with his or her deeds and misdeeds, God's mercyalso will be in evidence on the Judgement Day The pilgrimage culminates cal repudiation of the past is needed. The statement claims that “systematic discrimination against women” is “embedded within the economic.social, political and even linguistic structures of our societies.” Even worse, “many women feel that men have been slow to recognize the full humanity of women. Strong words! And more than just words. The Jesuits have begun to repent of their ownsins: “We have been a partof a civil and ecclesialtradition that has offended against women,” the document declares. and “have often been complicit in a formofcleriealism which hasreinforced male domination with an ostensibly divine sanction.” Theysolemnlyask ns for the “grace of conversiol Ti:am proud that those who rep- resentedtheir 24,000 fellow Jesuits were able to take a stand on this issue. I welcomethe plea that “all Jesuits, as individuals and through their institutions, align themselves in solidarity with women. And | join in the gratitude they especially expressed to women who are membersofreligious orders for “their unique contributions to the mission of faith and justice.” Questions inevitably will arise about why Jesuits were able to produce an accurate and compassionate assessment of women and the church when Roman Catholic bishopsin the United States failed to do so. Despite years of consultation with Catholic women around the nation, the bishops were ultimately unable to produce a documentthat would satisfy women and the Vatican There are other unanswered questions about the Jesuit statement: Will there be pressure on Jesuits to go further and recommend womenbe ordainedpriests? Is this not the logical key to achieving the fundamental equality of men and womenthat the Jesuits so eloquently endorse? The statement urgesall Jesuits 0 “listen carefully and courageously to the experience of women.” Thefailureto listen carries a heavy price: It will “confirm male condescension and reinforce male dominance.” This unprecedented statement on womenwill be discussed in Jesuit communities around the world. It is being circulated amongthe faculty and students of America’s 28 Jesuits colleges and universities as well as among the 1.1 million graduates ofthese institutions. It will becomea part of the curriculum ofthe nation’s 46 Jesuit high schools. And hopefully, it will begin to change the hearts and minds of countless men who haveinsulted the dignity of women because they were blind to their many gifts. Robert F. Drinan, a former member of Congress, is a professor of law at Georgetown University, a legal ethicist and a Jesuit priest. Wednesday, with Bid al-Adha, or the “dayof feasting. Pilgrims begin by gathering pebbles from the ground and casting them at three pillars, commemorating Abraham’srejection of Satan's temptations to ignore God’s commandto sacrifice his son. Just as Abraham finally was permitted to sacrifice a ram instead of his child, the Hajj ends with the ritual sacrifice of animals and a great feast, whichis an occasion of greatjoy. For some Muslims, the Hajj is the culmination of a lifetime of religious observance; for others, it initiates them into a religion they suddenly realize they barely knew It brings people of every race and social strata together in a community of equals. It has humbled kings, and has inspired entire spiritual movements in the historyof Islam. For Christians and Jews, understanding the Hajj serves as a re- Blessing: NewHomefor Baptist Church @ Continued from D-1 meeting in its new homesince Palm Sunday. An open houseis planned for June 3 and dedication services are scheduled for 3:30 p.m. on June 4 Since it acquired the building. Grace has added more parking spaces and knocked out several interior walls to create larger classrooms. Workers have spruced up the sanctuary with a false ceiling. installed a newheating and cooling system and re- BE xcer pts from “WhereJesus Walked,’ a video | c controversy when it was shown in a crea mentary school, will be shown Sunday at an 11:30 a.m. brunch of Utah Atheists. The meeting will be in the Lazy Basil at the Airport Inn, 2333 W. North NEWS FROM THE PEWS Magnaarea¢ EPISCOPAL Amanda S. Eyre. director of the Homeless Children’s Foundation,will discuss the psycuology andpolitics of children at risk at Sunda or’s Forumprogramat 9 a.m. at St. Paul's Episcopal Church, 261 S. 900 East. Salt Lake City. @Carl Anderson, organist and choirmaster at Salt Lake City’s Cathedral Chuch ofSt 31 E. 100 South, will perform Sunday at 5 p.m. in th third concert in the cathedral’s International Festival of Organ Music. Donations of are suggested ISLAM TheIslamic Society of Salt LakeCity is sponsoring several activities in conjunction with the Eid-al-Adha or ‘Festival of Sacrifice” on Wednesday that commemorates the Prophet Abraham'swillingnessto sacrificehis son, Isaac. in accordance with God's will. Events for Wednesday — thedayof the Eid — includeprayerat 8:30 a.m. in the Horticulture Building at the Utah Fairpark, 1000 W. North Temple. Salt Lake City. and a barbecue at 11:30 a.m. at the southeast terrace at Sugar HousePark, 1300 E. 2100 South, Salt LakeCity, There alsowill be a dinnerfrom the mosque Sunday at 6 p.m. in the Fine Arts Building at Murray City Park, 300 E tian group.” 6:30 p.m. Sundayat Jordan United Methodist Church, 2686 W, 9000 South, West Jordan. Mormons in Transi- Edwards declined to state a precise figure, but said the church “will be in the newbuilding for about $20 a square foot.” The newbuilding has heightened Grace Baptist Church's ambitions. The church was established in 1962 in Bountiful. After meeting in several years in an American Legion hall, the congregation moved into its own building — the Main Street church — in 1969. “We'd like this to be a wellused building,” said Edwards. “The Roman Catholics have St Olaf’s [Church], but this is the first sizeable facility for South Davis Protestants for social and recreational opportunities.” Already he has had requests from various groups about the building's availability, and he said the Bountiful Christian School will hold its 1995 commencement at Grace Baptist Church. When Edwardsfirst visited the new building, he said there was no power,heator water. “I left here thinking ‘I don't think so,’ but others ... were more hopeful,” he said Edwards said the decision to move further unified an already stable congregation “Our goal has been a functional, high quality facility. There has been no debate or argument over carpetcolorsorlight fixtures. Financial support has beenthere,” he said. “It is the most unifying Murray Park Avenue nations will participate Sunday in Sandy's 2nd annual Interfaith ic Festival at 7 p.m. at the Union Middle School, 61 8000 South. Sandy. Each participating choir will sing two numbersand all will combineat the end to sing “The Battle Hymnof the Republic” and John Rutter’s “Gaelic Blessing.” The concert is free to the public Logan,Ogden, Salt Lake City, Park City and Price chapters of the Christ Motoreyclists Association are gathering at noontoday at the northeast terrace at Sugar HousePark, 1400 E. 2100 South, Salt Lake City, fora barbecue and devotional. The event is a major fund-~ raiserfor the organization @ The Utah Institute for Biblical Studies is sponsor; ing a public forumSundayat 7 p.m, featuring Douglas Gresham, the stepson of Christian author C.S. Lewis. shamwill speak at St. Paul's Episcopal Church, 26] 900 East, Salt Lake City, about his life with Lewis. Gresham is the son of Joy Davidman Gresham, whose romanceand marriage to Lewis was portrayed in the popular film, “Shadowlands.” A freewill offering will be taken @ Utah Education Association President Lily Eskel- senwill discuss chalienges to improving public education Thursday at the May meeting of Humanists of JEWISH AnIsraeli Independence Day Celebration markingIsrael’s 47th birthday will be Sunday at 12:15 p.m. at the northeast terrace of Sugar House P: 1300 E. 2100 South, Salt LakeCity. Food, games. dancing and entertainmentwill be featured. In the event of bad weather. the celebration will be at the Jewish Community Center. 2416 E. 1700 South, Salt LakeCity. go LATTER-DAY SAINTS Elder Boyd K. Packer. acting president of the Quorumof the Twelve Apostles, will be the featured speak- erat the Brigham Young University 19-stakefiresidein the Marriott Center Sunday at 7 p.m. His address will be part of the LDS Church Education System fireside broadcast live fromSeattle, Wash. The event is public and free. ® Maxine Hankswill discuss Mormonpioneer Ephraim K. Hanks and the Mormontrail at Mountain Dell in Parleys Canyon Tuesday Temple. Salt Lake City. Cost is a menuitem plus $1 to cover roomcos @ Seventeen Sandy area churchesof various denomi- at 7 p.m. in the downstai meeting of the Provo City Libr sored by the Utah County Historical Her talk is spon- Society Q NONDENOMINATIONAL Sandra Tanner, a longtimecritic, and author of Mor monism — Shadow orReality, will reflect on D. Mi- chael Quinn's book, Mormon Hierarchy: Origins of Power, at the May meeting of Mormonsin Transition at tion is an independent support group fordisaffected Mormons. Utah. She will speak at 7:30 p.m. at Salt Lake Ci First Unitarian Church, 569 S. 1300 East. The UEAis: thestate's largest teachers’ union. oO PRESBYTERIAN Mount OlympusPresbyterian Church, 3280 E. 3900 South, Salt Lake County, will serve communion on the second Sunday of each month, starting in June and running through year’s end. For years, communion has been served on the first Sundayof each month. Thesixmonth change will be evaluated afterward and the session or church's governing bodywill then decide whether to returnto first Sunday communion. Rationale for, the changeis that the first Sunday sometimesis affected by holidays. For example, July 4 this year is on a Tuesday so Sunday maybe part of a long holiday weekend for many members. Labor Dayaffects the first Sunday of September and New Year's Dayoftenaffectsthefirst’ Sundayof January. ® Douglas H. Gresham, stepson of the famous Christian author C.S. Lewis, will preach at Sunday's 8:30 a.m., and 11 a.m. worship services at Salt Lake City's First Presbyterian Church, 12 C St. Gresham worksfull time for the C.S. Lewis literary estate and devotes his spare timeto teaching, lecturing and devotional writing. Cottonwood Presbyterian Chureh, 1580 E. Vine St.,’ Salt Lake, will honorits World War II veterans Sunday at 9:45 a.m. during a 50th anniversary commemoration service for the ending of the war. Therewill be a panel discussionwith the veterans. Theyalso will feted during. the 11 a.m. worship service. A noonreception anddis- play of World WarII memorabilia follows worship. — Compiled by Peter Scarlet ATTEND THE CHURCH OF YOUR CHOICE Central Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) 370 S. 300 E. 363-5559 ‘The Place for Singles Every Friday at 7 p.m. Sunday Program: 9:30 am Bible Study, 10:40 am Worship, ‘Thurs, 7:00 PM. Prine & Fellowahij Cottonwood Presbyterian =f Church Su nday School 9:45 a.m. Worship Services 8:45 am. and 11:00 a.m, onwood/Holladay Area 1580 East Vine Stroot (6100 South) 278-4619 Rev. 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Aside from that brief span between the church's decision to look for property and the former LDS meetinghouse going on the market, he said, another Bountiful church expressed interest in the Baptist congregation's old property just as Grace Baptist started looking for a buyer. “Grace Lutheran Church was going to build a churchin Centerville, but found the cost to be prohibitive,’ said Edwards. “I just happened to call them a dayafter they decided against building The Lord picked right. ‘Wesold our former property at a reducedrate,” he said. “We felt God hasblessed us so well we could passit on to a fellow Chris- Weekly Jewish Paper Plans to Go Daily plans RELIGION Saturday, May6 oa The Salt Lake Tribune $6.95 at LDS Bookstores Worst) Services: A100. 0:90 & 11100 am Chxech School 930 Chad care provident Moitern Ron Hodges. Khan MoCketi HILLTOP UNITED METHODIST 985 E. 10600 So, 871-5777 admtatatidlche'trv Pele] (i wa: ' =a Q Great Harvest Lo 4 sS We're Growing! Announcing Two A.M. 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