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Page Two THE SKYSCRAPER January 20, 1958 Catholics Questioned by POAU On Church-State Separation It may be a new year but an age old problem is again being discussed, argued and sometimes fought should there be a Church-State separation? This year something new has been add ed by the Protestant and Other Amer icans United for Separation of Church and State (POAU). This organization proposed that all Catholic candidates for President or Vice President take a definite stand for or against: 1) a Cath olic church boycott of public schools, 2) public funds for sectarian schools, and 3) appointment of an American am bassador to the Vatican, Does the Catholic church really boy cott the public schools? Father Wilfred Parsons, S.J., former editor of America, says that Catholic parents send their children to parochial schools in obedi ence to a double obligation: the state laws prescribing compulsory education of children up to 16, and the laws of the Catholic church stating that religion is an essential part of the school education of a child. Consensus Proves Outside Affairs Inadequately Known Are we walking around in a world of our own, completely ignoring the events occur- ing throughout the nation? Are we so pre occupied with college courses, college social life and college activities that we fail to take an active interest in current events? The Student View question this week is Do you think the average college student is well-informed on current events? KATHERINE JACKSON, a sophomore, believes that college students are interested in the news and would like to be well-in formed. However, unless a girl is taking a current events course, she doesn't have time or make time to pursue this interest. VALMAR PRICE, a junior, questioned if we have time to be really well-informed with all the assignments we must fulfill. Valmar pointed out that a well-informed person not only reads about national affairs, but also forms opinions. There is too much public passivity towards world events, as evidenced by public reactions. Few people write to newspancrs or congressmen. This passive attitude is reflected in the college student. KAY GILLIGAN, a freshman, agreed with Valmar that being informed de mands more than reading the newspapers. Forming opinions is also important. However, since each newspaper presents a different policy, and we often are im pressed by a newscaster's commentary or other people's opinions, it is difficult to see the true issues and evaluating the news. Unfortunately, unless a student is working on an essay, debate case, or history course, she won't develop this in sight and be well-informed only on the surface. MARY O'MALLEY is concerned with the general apathy towards current events. She ascribes this complacency of students to their inability to identify themselves personally with what is going on. The news reports something going on in Washington, some NATO meeting, something about Eisenhow er, but not as something that is vitally af fecting the student's future. Until the stu dent can grasp the importance of these events to her own life, she will continue to exist peacefully in her own sphere, ignoring the conferences, wars, and disputes. BARBARA HARTKE, a freshman, is aware that adequate opportunities are presented, but feels that the average per son doesn't take full advantage of them. In addition to preoccupation with as signments, there is a lack of desire to question. Since the state does not allow that Catholic religious instruction be given in public schools, how are we as Catholics to obey this double obligation without Catholic schools? Or should Catholic children grow up without being edu cated in their own beliefs? The Catholic parochial school is a true public school in that its educa tion fulfills the demands made by the state; in addition, it gives religious in structions. Besides taking a large part of the edu cational burden from the shoulders of the public schools, we as Catholics are being true Americans by following the First Amendment to the Constitution which stresses freedom of religion. Therefore, it seems that perhaps the POAU does not agree with the American College Dictionary definition of boycott (to combine in abstaining from, or pre venting dealings with, as a means of in timidation or coercion). If this is so, then it would be best for the POAU to extend its own definition before it asks candidates to take a stand on this ques tion. Lourdes Highlights A Century of Mary Climb the seven hills of Rome, and look down upon the Eternal City, guardian of the Truth lovingly manifested on Calvary. Climb the hill at Lourdes in the Way of the Cross with Mary, and look down upon the city of Our Lady, where the Love of Mary and Her Son has become a personal thing affecting each individual. In the year 1854, at Rome, the dogma of the Immaculate Conception was declared an article of faith. In the year 1859, at Lourdes, the Virgin Mother appeared to Bernadette Soubirous, and affirmed the previous declaration of Rome. During the years 1951 and 1954, attention again focused on Rome. First, the doctrine of the Assumption of Our Lady into Heaven was declared a dogma of faith. In 1954, the centennial of dogma of the Immaculate Conception, Pope Pius XII proclaimed the Queenship of Mary, and set aside May 31 as the feast of Mary, Queen of the Universe. Now this is the climax of the Century of Mary 1958, the centennial of the apparitions of Immaculate Mary at Lourdes. Lourdes is the source of the Mariology interest of the century. For it is there that the personal effects of Mary's love have been manifested the most. The benefits gained at Lourdes spiritual and physical are primarily for the individual, rather than for the world as a whole. Every miracle performed is a sign of Mary's personal love. , The Century of Mary has elevated Her as far as a human being can be elevated. Her nearness, her powers, and her interest in us have been realized more than ever. Why has Mary been so honored? She herself has given us the answer I am the Immaculate Conception. Each of these students questioned reads the newspaper daily and listens to radio newscasts. Most of them subscribe to (and read) TIME or NEWSWEEK. All of them were able to give a summary of the news in the past few weeks. Although the interviews took place one day after the state of the union ad dress, most of them knew the main points of the speech. Yet these stu dents claimed that they rarely talked over an issue to probe its significance unless the issue was startling, such as the Gein case, the Little Rock incident, or Sputnik. It, is difficult to draw a conclusion from these opinions. Accepting these four as av erage students, there are three possibilities: (1) the average student is well informed but is not aware of it, or (2) the interest is so great that the amount of knowledge we have time to acnuire does not satisfy it, or (3) al though we know what events have taken place and what issues are currently important, we do not have a deep understanding of the world today. Jke S huAcrap er Vol. XXVIII Jan. 20, 1958 No. 7 Entered as Second Class Matter Nov. 30, 1932, at the Post Office of Chicago, Illinois, under the Act of March 3, 1879, 1.75 per year. Published semi-monthly from October to May inclusive by the students of Mundelein College, 6363 Sheridan Road, Chicago 40. Co-editors-in-chief Geraldine Battista, Maureen Connerty Associate Editor Beatrice Hoang, Marcella Brown Artist Virginia Muzika Assistants Marguerite Phillips Mary Cart, Alice Bourke, Judi Pciniger, Mary Theresc Walsdorf, Margaret Nicholson. Mary Mcrlock, Lynda Rousseau, Barbara Guderian Skyscrapings Marcella Brown St ff Newt Reporting Clasi Staff Mixes Perfect Recipe for Good '58 By Beatrice Hoang Dear Headers and Friends, The year 1957 has just stepped aside, and we are now at the threshold of a new, challenging but promising year. For the freshmen it is a year of grow ing in school experiences; for the sopho mores a year of testing their desire in the field of knowledge; for the juniors a year of preparing for new responsibili ties; and for the seniors a year of hard work but deeper appreciation of await ing new life. All of us, although dif ferent in outlooks, have one in common; the desire and hope to make the 1958 a successful one, a year that we can be proud of. As a small gift from the staff for your past cooperation and warm en couragement, here is a recipe for a ' Good Year which may help to achieve your formulated wishes. Take 12 fine, lucious, full-grown months firmly in your hand; then see that they are thoroughly free from all memories of depression, bitterness or unfullfillment. Cut these months into 52 weeks and mark what the significant dates mean to you. Try to have them as fresh and clean as they were when they first came from the unknown time. Prepare only ONE day at a time as follows: into each day put 12 ,-* parts of faith, 11 of work, 10 of patience, 9 of confidence, 8 of rest, j3 7 of tolerance, 6 of sincerity, 5 of contentment, 4 of hope, 3 of charity, 2 of prayer and meditation, and one of a well-selected resolution. Add to this one teaspoon of good spirit, a dash of sprinkling smile, and a warm cup of good humor. Pour the whole into a good amount of love and happiness and mix with mirth. Cook thoroughly into a fervent heat of laugh ter and joy. Then serve with quietness, appreciation, and courage. Then a full successful year is a cer tainty to YOU.
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1958-01-20 (2)
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