Cochise College - El Recuerdo Yearbook (Douglas, AZ)

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'71 I couldn't name ten people that attend church regu- larly, or at all, come to think ofit. said Lawrence. About whether students had moved away from the institutional, traditional God and Church, he said, I'd say they have moved away. I don't go because it's a pain in the neck. What ever caused anyone else not to attend church, I don't know. Rev. Greenwalt replied, I don't know if they are now moving away more than ever before. Those that have been brought up in a church usually stay, and those that have not, generally don't attend any church. Father Ganyon responded, I tend to believe that the younger people-I distinguish between the younger peo- ple, not just the student-are moving away. They no longer attach the same importance to religion that their parents did. Definitely there is a loss of interest which has been brought about because they find it too structured and not free enough, he concluded. Alma commented, Young adults now think of God and worship different than their parents, Attitudes about who God is and what he does have changed. When asked about a universal church and religion, Father Ganyon answered, A universal church is only possible with a universal acceptance of a few broad principles commonly accepted. There would have to be an immense breakdown in attitudes, culture, and phi- losophies. The convergence ofthe church is good, lim opposed to the universal type church and re- ligion. Everyone has his different belief about God, church, and religion in general. It would be hard to im- pose one type of belief on all, replied Miss Perez. Mr. Lawrence remarked, It would never work. Peo- ple aren't going to change until after a few generations, but I doubt it if even then one would work. 'fPerhaps some day there'll be a universal church, but it is very impractical. It is impossible in man's present state, argued Don. Questioned about their feelings regarding a student religion center on campus, Father Ganyon said, I would be in favor if it housed all religions. It would be an ad- 'v 1' WK:-421K 'IH' Bradford T. Lawrence vantage, but again it isn't a necessity. I'd be against it. If people want to go to church they can go to church somewhere else besides a college cam- pus, responded Brad. If it is non-denonimational, I'm in favor of it. It would provide a place students could go and discuss any problem they might have, replied Alma. Rev. Greenwalt remarked, Only if the same op- portunity was made available to other religious groups for the same amount of land. He added, If my kids were away at school, I'd rather see them in any religious center than at a place like Pel- ico's. The center's service have to be made available to all who attend the college, notjust their members. 4

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Alma Perez - H I 1 . . .better things to do with my Sundays. quite widely discussed attempt by the LDS Cand other? religious groupsj to purchase land or near CC prompted the following interviews. asked if a chaplain service should be offered to students, Alma Perez, a student majoring in l Education remarked, Non-denominational, but only if the students want one. What would .e of one if no one went to it? Greenwalt, Douglas Southern Baptist minister time CC student, answered, There could be one 'ailable. That does not mean any student has to go. I donit see any reason for it with all the churches in Douglasf' responded Bradford Lawrence, a CC art ma- jor. To the same question, Father Robert Ganyon, pastor of Immaculate Conception Church in Douglas, replied, It could be made available, but in a sense it is not a pri- ority for CC since it is only eight or nine miles to Doug- las. Those at CC who want to attend church or see a clergyman can come on the bus on Sunday mornings. I see an advantage, not a necessity. campus community About the Jesus People movement, Brad commented, I haven't given it much thought, but I know I don't have anything against it. If that's their thing, let them do lt. Rev. Greemwalt stated, I have not had a lot of con- tact with the so called 'Jesus People,' but if they are sin- cere in their worship of Jesus, the Christ, more power to them. To the philosophy, 'It's not how you worship, but whom you worshipj Alma reasoned, It's the philoso- phy used today by many. What is important is that you do worship some one that is supreme. The phrase sounds good but it is shallow. When it comes down to it, in Western Society everyone worships the Bible God. How you worship is how you interpret the new testament. How you worship shows what you believe and what Christianity is to you. It is a cute phrase, but when put to the test, it turns hollow, quipped Father Ganyon. Don Greenwalt offered, With certain limitations and qualifications. If this means we shouldn't have churches, I'd say it's wrong, but I do believe one can worship apart from the church. I'll go one step further than that, suggested Brad- ford. I suppose the Sun god is just as good as any God. Why not? It's not how you worship or whom you wor- ship. Regarding regular attendance in church, Don re- marked, Attending church at least once a week is im- portant. Anyone will get exactly what they put into it. I don't feel it is necessary unless you are a true mem- ber of a worshiping community, noted Father Ganyon. He continued, One can gain the same with prayer which is privately done. With attendance of church one gains a sense of community and brotherhood. Brad stated, Some people gain from church attend- ance, but I don't. I can think of better things to do with my Sundays, he added. Alma commented, I don't believe in regular attend- ance. It can just become a habit and a going to worship just out of habit.

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Reverand Don Greenwalt When Dr. Edwards was questioned about the LDS and their attempt to purchase land on CC's campus for a re- ligious center he remarked that various religious groups had voiced their desire to purchase or lease college land for the construction of centers, but he did not specify which groups. The concept of separation of Church and State in our government was the issue that the Governing Board took into great consideration when determining whether to allow these religious groups land on CC's campus. Dr. Edwards expressed that he welcomed any religious group on campus and that he and the Governing Board extended their appreciation for the desire of the churches to want to aid CC's students. Furthur consideration pertaining to religious centers at CC was under study as E1 Recuerdo went to press June 10. campus community You have just read for have you'7 and if you havent youd betterj CCs first Cand probably last since there ll be no annual next yearj year book interview sectlon This belated attempt to liven up a usually for mal and innocuous publication to avoid extinc tion was extended beyond the six page interview section into the club section Through questions and answers prepared statements guest columns and other techniques we have tried to inject feellng 1n effect life into this book We found that although many people inwardly believe in democracy and free speech publicly teachers some community leaders, some ad mlnistrators and some students fell into that paranoid trap of thinking editors are automatical ly out to do the establishment in, along with in nocent bystanders if any In case we have to eat crow we have mvesti gated several gourmet preparations of this nor mally tasteless bird But even as we print an ex planation an amplification an apology or re traction fwe hope none are necessaryl we will know we have been involved in letting people say what they feel and letting people know how we ee Beth Edwards co editor Ana Mallett co editor Baysol Turner advisor 5 7 7 ' 7 . , ' - 7 . ' ' 5 7 5 - , - they often become leery. We suspect that some , - 7 , - 7 f l. 1 , - ' s , I