Cochise College - El Recuerdo Yearbook (Douglas, AZ)

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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

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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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Recently the topic legalized abortion has been promi- nent in the discussions of many persons. On CC campus Rick Willcox, a freshman business ma- jor, Angie Smith, a sophomore education major and Mrs. Barbara Thompson, secretary to Mr. Healy, head counselor, were interviewed on abortion. Regarding when the fetus first has life, Angie re- marked, I'd say at the moment of conception. That's the way I feel, and I guess it's because of religious be- liefsf' Mrs. Thompson commented, From personally hav- ing children, to me it's the moment I know I'm pregnant. From then on I consider the baby having a personality all its own. It's my baby, a living thing. i On the other hand, Rick stated, When the heart beats and it stops just being a chemical reaction, and when it lives on its own, then the fetus is alive? About when the fetus has any human rights, Barbara explained, For me it's always a baby, a human. That's why I take vitamins and do everything to take care of myselfso as not to hurt the baby. A I even give up smoking and other of my rights for him, she added. Opposing Barbara's beliefs, Rick remarked, Rights only happen when it's born. Barbara Thompson Rick Willcox and Angie Smith Both Angie and Rick feel that there are cases when an abortion is necessary and limit them to mental or physi- caljeopardy to the health of themother or child. mln any other case adoption should be considered be- fore taking the steps of abortion, especially if the expect- ant mother is unmarried or unable to clothe and feed the child, noted Rick. In the case of the unwed mother or the mother with too many other children, Angie responded, It's her fault, and she should have taken steps to prevent it. For me there is no need for an abortion. It's stupid. A person should surely know how to take a pill, and there are so many contraceptives on the market they could be using, said Barbara about abortions for low income families and other families where another child is undesired. Regarding their views on legalizing abortion, Mrs. Thompson declared, I don't see any need for legal- ization, and if it were legalized, I'd never think of having one. When you legalize something, you condone it. That's why I say no. Rick commented, Abortion is needed and should be legalized. The choice should be the individuals', but they should use it only as the last resort, after thinking of a- doptionf' 49