Thursday, 5/22/97 Religion and politics Political actions of ‘religious right’ groups oppress gay community By David Bain "If homosexuality were the normal way, God would have made Adam and Bruce." — Anita Bryant, New York Times, June 5, 1977 The Lesbian/Gay/Bisexual/ Transgendered (LGBT) community can not often come to a point of consensus. Read more...

Thursday, 5/22/97 Religion and politics Separation of church and state against inclusive tenets of Islam By Masood Khan In modern Western politics, there is a clear separation of church and state. Read more...

Thursday, 5/22/97 Letters Political stance clarification While I appreciate The Bruin printing my letter, I would like to mildly chasten them for their presentation of my response. Read more...

Thursday, 5/22/97 Religion and politics Israel’s democratic. Jewish qualities can coexist in delicate balance By Netanel Livni In my experience, most Jews in the United States support the strong line between church and state, opposing any involvement by the government in religious affairs. Read more...

Thursday, 5/22/97 Religion and politics Religion a social construct which serves to enforce cultural laws By Jake Sexton "If God did not exist it would be necessary to invent Him." — Voltaire I guess I am the token agnostic/atheist on this panel. Read more...

Thursday, 5/22/97 Speaks Out We asked students on campus ‘What is the relationship between religion and politics in contemporary social and political discourse?’ BULF ANDERSON: In my opinion, (religion) should be outside of the political life, because in Sweden, for example, the government church is supported by public taxes, even if you are not a member of the church. Read more...

Thursday, 5/22/97 Lifting kegs, not weights, is the way to go! EXERCISE: Alternative methods offered to make battle of the bulge easier In the many months that I have had the privilege of being a Viewpoint columnist, I seem to have garnered somewhat of a reputation for writing primarily about drinking and sex. Read more...