Amerikai Magyar Hírlap, 2001 (13. évfolyam, 2-43. szám)

2001-10-19 / 40. szám

AMERICAN Hungarian Journaí MEDITATIONS by Dr. Bela Bonis Pastor (562) 430-0876 First Hungarian Reformed Church, Hawthorne Most of us try to understand the meaning and purpose of the things that happen to us in our daily life or since Sept. 11. Our understanding of how God acts in matters important to us, and why, will always be limited be­cause we are human. Our ques­tions about God’s actions can lead us to expand our vision of God’s presence in our lives or in the rubbles, but we may find ourselves, or those whom we love, in a condition that defies explanation. The story about the man who was born blind (John 9:1-14) is filled with people who ask questions. The disciples wonder who was responsible for the man’s blind­ness, and believe he was af­flicted because someone had sinned. His neighbors want to know how he received his sight. The Pharisees are divided by the questions of Jesus’ breaking the sabbath law and the par­ticular circumstances under which the law was broken. Their questions do not concern the welfare of the man who was once blind, nor do they celebrate his gift of sight. Not one living soul says, "Alleluia!", or "Thank God!" All they want to know is how, who, where, and what. It is, however, no sin to be blind in body, if you can’t help it. But to be blind in spirit is a sin, because you don’t have to be and God does not want you to be. Spiritual blindness is willful refusal to see. The per­son who says, for example, that all people of a certain ethnic origin always act in a certain way is obviously blind because he cannot possibly know them all. His blindness is self-im­posed; he does not want to see the truth. In other words, the blindness can also be inside, due to error, pride, arrogance or stubbornness. Praise the Lord! - God’s light can be given to us in any condition that we find ourselves. The in­vitation in our story is to recog­­nice God’s light in Jesus Christ. But here is the decisive ques­tion: How do we discern it in the context of religious plu­ralism, cultural diversity and with the insights of those whose voices and experiences have not been a part of the traditional discussion about God? It will require that we rethink our no­tions of the nature of God in Christ and our identities as Christians. Jesus said not only, "I am the light of the world" but also, "Ye are the light of the world." As such we are not to draw attention to ourselves. We do have the power to help others: it is God in us. We do not have the wisdom to guide others: it is Christ in us. We cannot spread cheerfulness and joy: it is the Holy Spirit in us. Tom LaBonge, his wife Brigid, a guest, Dr. Andrew Friedman New Anthrax Case Stirs Nation NEW YORK (AP) - New Yorkers streamed into emergency rooms after an assistant to NBC anchorman Tom Brokaw was infected with anthrax, intensifying fear about bioterrorism in a city and nation already on edge. Officials stressed it was an isolated case and no cause for alarm. They also said there was no known link to terrorism or the far more serious inhaled form of anthrax that killed a supermarket tabloid editor in Florida last week. But the re­ports Friday of the nation's fourth anthrax case since the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks sent New Yorkers scurrying to hospitals in search of anthrax tests and antibiotics. They crowded into the emergency room at St. Vincent's Hospital, wanting to know whether their sore throats and runny noses were symptoms. “New Yorkers are nerv­ous about terrorism at this point, and for good reason,” spokesman William McCann said. “I think people heard the word ’anthrax’ and panic followed, but there's no reason to panic.” Pataki’s Popularity Likely to Grow ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) - Governor George Pataki’s handling of the terrorist attacks will likely boost his popularity, just as it has benefitted President Bush and New York City Mayor Rudolph Giuliani. Pataki, expected to seek re-election to a third term next year, has been a near constant public presence since September 11, consoling families of victims and seeking to bring calm to chaos. "He will be seen as a man who was at the site, who went to the aid of those who were working at the site - police and firefighters and other rescue workers" - said veteran Democratic consultant Hank Sheinkopf, who is not involved in the race. "It has tremendous political advantage for him." Even before the attacks, Pataki’s job approval rating was re­spectable, consistently in the mid-50 percent to 60 percent range in a state where Democrats outnumber Republicans 5-to-3. The terrorist attacks have all but frozen the race, in which Democrats Andrew Cuomo, former federal Housing Secretary, and state Comptroller H. Carl McCall, are both seeking to chal­lenge Pataki. Criticisms of Pataki from the contenders immediately ceased, as did campaigning. "No one wants to talk about politics right now", Cuomo spokesman Peter Ragone said. McCail hs participated in some political events and, as sole trustee of the state’s massive public pension fund, has invested $1 billion in U.S. stocks to help boost investor confidence. Asked last week if he had noticed a difference in the way people were reacting to him, Pataki said, "What I’ve really noticed is the reaction of New Yorkers toward each other and toward those who have been true heroes in this. It has really brought us together in a way I haven’t seen in my lifetime." Polling since the terrorist attack has showed Giuliani’s and Bush’s job approval rating soaring. Pollster Lee Miringoff and Maurice Carroll, director of the Quinnipiac University Polling Institute, said they expect a similar boost for Pataki. Clearly he is a stronger leader in the minds of New Yorkers than he was before this, "said Miringoff, head of Marist College’s Institute for Public Opinion. Carroll added a note, of caution. "You’re talking 2002 and that’s a long way away", he said. "Remember George Bush Sr. - the Gulf War, one of the most popular presidents ever - and yet a year later, Clinton whomps the ears off him." xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx Tom LaBonge for City Council - a group of Hungarian and other ethnic supporters at Judy’s In place of an opening prayer, we heard a song accompanied by guitar, in the inspired performance of a young man visiting from Israel. Ear Coning - What is It? The process of Ear Coning has been used by Egyptians, American Indians and Euro-pean Healers for hundreds of years. What is it? It involves the use of a hollow candle which is placed on the outer cup of the ear. The other end is lit with a match. Ear Coning uses a vacuum method, plus specific pressure points to remove old wax and bacteria build-up from the ear - wax which can cause ear aches, sinus pressure, ringing and fluid in the ears, plus hearing problems. Does it hurt? There is no discomfort with ear coning. Does it really work? Thousands of users indicate ear coning is effective. Is there any medical reason that ear coning should be done? Recently, an ear coning client took candles to the Mayo Clinic and the M.D. there stated that using candles is fine, but felt they should not be used if the ear drum is perforated. CALIFORNIA ETHNIC LEADERSHIP COUNCIL is pleased to endorse TOM LaBONGE for City Council of Los Angeles (Fourth District) Endorsed by Ilona Reksz * Andrew Friedman * Frank de Balogh * Frank Túri * Julius Jancso * Miklós Perehazy Please Vote for a Great Community Leader on Tuesday, October 23rd. FPPC #951293 FEC #C00175489 Treasurer: L. Eloed r "When an old warrior dies, there is always a new ' one to take his place..." TOM LABONGE FOR CITY COUNCIL FUNDRAISER BREAKFAST AT JUDY’S (god bless America!] 2001. október 19.

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