By Cory Gross
Editor, the Gauntlet, Unfortunately for Honey Houston, if people really were loosened up about sex, she would be out of a job. In a mature society that doesn’t have hang-ups about sex and the body, people parading sex around would have all the appeal of a National Geographic documentary. Both prudishness and licentiousness, whether expressed… Continue reading Loosen up…
By Cory Gross
Editor, the Gauntlet, Re: "A case for the defense," Oct. 16, 2003, While Majumdar speaks eloquently to the need to defend freedom and democracy through superior application of violence, questions must be raised about the assumptions underlying this argument. Since World War II was admitted as an example, it may continue to prove illustrative. Contrary… Continue reading Questioning the application of violence
By Cory Gross
Editors, the Gauntlet, Re: "Homophobic dogma enraptures Christians," Feb. 8, 2001 While Brad Cooke brings up legitimate concerns, he may be comforted to know that not all Christians think alike. Just as Fundamentalist rhetoric concerning marginalized groups hasn’t changed in 100 years, neither has genuine Christians’ support for those same groups. Lutheran Campus Ministry up… Continue reading Readers defend and define Christianity
By Cory Gross
Editors, the Gauntlet, Re: "Homophobic dogma enraptures Christians," Feb. 8, 2001 Cooke’s article begins with a very good point: love is better than hate. It then goes on to cite verses from the Old Testament that call "for the death of… homosexuals." I suggest that references be checked before they are placed in an article.… Continue reading Readers defend and define Christianity
By Cory Gross
Editors, the Gauntlet, Re: "Homophobic dogma enraptures Christians," Feb. 8, 2001 Brad Cooke’s article suggested that religion should have no place in decisions regarding civil liberty. However, without religion what is the difference between acceptable and unacceptable behaviour? Anthropologists say that morals are relative to each society–essentially, there is no right and wrong. So the… Continue reading Readers defend and define Christianity
Take the University of Calgary’s finest athletes, add a plate of free Alberta beef, a table full of awards and a bar stacked with booze, mix well for what they call the Night of the Dino. On Thu., Apr. 7, this epic event celebrated its 38th year with festivities taking place at the Red and… Continue reading Mom said everybody’s a winner