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"Fearful
lest it be relegated to the position of an isolated sect, Christianity
seems to be making frenzied efforts at mimicry in order to escape being
devoured by its enemies--a reaction that seems defensive, but is in fact
self-destructive. In the hope of saving itself, it seems to be assuming
the colors of its environment, but the result is that it loses its
identity. . . ."
--Leszek Kolakowski, from Modernity on Endless Trial |
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THE RECORD Online Newspaper |
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Monday August 29, 2005 |
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The Wisest of Counselors |
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Chairman of Gambling Control Board Redefines
Racino |
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Opportunity in Disguise |
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Critic Says Stephen King’s Books are ‘Slightly
Homophobic’ |
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Three Teens Injured in Acton as Party Erupts into
Drunken Brawl |
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Conference and Seminar Emphasize Compassionate
Treatment of Homosexuals |
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A party in Acton erupted into a drunken brawl early
Saturday morning, as young people attacked one another
with knives, baseball bats, and broken bottles. At
about 2:00 a.m., an argument between two of the more
than fifty teenagers attending the so-called “pit-
party” escalated into a riot as the party-goers took
up weapons to attack one another in a drunken rage.
One teenager was pushed into the campfire. Three of
the injuries were serious enough for the victims to be
taken to Goodall Hospital in Sanford. No charges were
brought, because the teenagers were too intoxicated to
identify those who were wielding the knives, bottles,
and baseball bats.
The important question is the identity of the
individuals who obtained the liquor for the young
people. Under Maine law it is a civil offense for
anyone under the age of 21 to possess alcohol, and the
fine for a first offense is $100. Furnishing liquor to
a minor is a crime punishable by a fine of $2,000 and
imprisonment for up to one year. If the violation is a
second offense within six years, the minimum penalty
is a $1000 dollar fine and a minimum of six months in
jail.
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Casino gambling may soon get a new public image in
Maine, thanks to the Chairman of Maine’s Gambling
Control Board, George McHale. Although some people
have called casino gambling an ‘industry’ and others
still call it a ‘vice,’ McHale has found a new way for
the public to think about gambling.
On Friday, Calvin Bubar, the newly appointed chairman
of the Bangor/Brewer chapter of No Slots for ME!
appeared on the ‘Maine in the Morning’ radio talk
show, hosted by McHale and Ric Tyler. McHale, who is
usually very warm and outgoing, greeted Bubar with a
gruff “Good Morning,” then sat through the interview
without saying a word. Only after the interview was
over, did McHale weigh in on the subject of gambling.
He said that because of his position as Chairman of
the Gambling Control Board, he couldn’t express an
opinion on slot machine gambling, but then he launched
into a spirited defense of slot machines, saying it is
a very closely regulated form of “Adult
Entertainment.”
McHale, who was appointed Chairman of the Gambling
Control Board by Governor Baldacci, said last year
that it was “the mood of the Board to get this [the
Racino] on the fast track.” McHale also urged the
members of the Gambling Control Board to attend a
legislative hearing to show their support for Penn
National’s confidentiality bill. The confidentiality
bill, which was passed, was used to keep the legal
history and personal information about the officers of
Penn National closed to the public.
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Are you concerned about the growing prevalence of
homosexuality in our society? Focus on the Family
cares and wants to equip you with the tools necessary
to show the love of Christ to those affected by
homosexuality. Join Focus on the Family at Tremont
Temple in Boston for the Love Won Out conference on
Saturday, October 29th, 2005. To register, call
1-800-A-FAMILY or register online at
www.lovewonout.com. The conference fee is $50 in
advance and $60 for walk-up registration.
In addition, Love Won Out will hold a complimentary
breakfast and morning seminar on how to minister to
homosexuals and Lesbians and their family members.
Topics to be discussed will include the "born gay"
myth and the contributing factors of male and female
homosexuality. Please note that this event will not be
open to the general public, but is intended for
pastors and ministry leaders only. The deadline for
this event is rapidly approaching, so please act now!
The event will be held at
First Baptist Church
360 Canco Road
Portland, Maine 04103
on Wednesday, September 7, 2005 8:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Those interested in attending should contact Linda
Allison at (719) 548-5770 or by e-mail, to
linda.allison@fotf.org
by August 30th.
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