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...commend this decision. It is simply not Harvard's place to rule on theological matters. As Anderson himself said, Rudenstine "is no theologian." The Harvard of the 17th century may have been a seminary for young Christian men, but the University approaching the 21st is not. It is an educational institution which should have no role in arbitrating internecine disputes within the Christian faith...
...have great respect for President Rudenstine, but he is no theologian," Anderson said. "We are deeply saddened that he has lent credibility to Reverend Gomes' attempt to rewrite the Gospel of Christ...
...that Mary was ever virgin, meaning that she and Joseph never had sex and that the "brothers" of Jesus mentioned in the Bible were cousins. This idea consolidated the tradition of celibacy for priests and nuns. Protestants reject the belief as antisexual and lacking in biblical support. Liberal Catholic theologian Uta Ranke-Heinemann of Germany contends that the notion of a celibate clergy demeaned women by robbing Mary of sexuality and normal motherhood. This is, Ranke-Heinemann declares, "a monstrous product of neurotic sexual fantasy." Responds a Vatican official: "The church doesn't have problems with sex. The world does...
...praying to her for favors, and they believe veneration of her can slide into worship that is due to God alone. They also reject the idea that human beings, Mary included, can contribute to humanity's salvation. Nonetheless, some Protestants are softening aspects of their hostility. Church of England theologian John Macquarrie has proposed revisions of such dogmas as the Assumption of Mary into heaven, which could then be seen as a symbol of the redemption that awaits all believers. Theologian Donald Bloesch of the University of Dubuque says fellow conservative Protestants "need to see Mary as the pre-eminent...
Post-modern theology must balance a return to traditionalism with a modern outlook, a leading liberal Jewish theologian told an audience gathered at Emerson Hall last night...