Indianapolis Recorder, Indianapolis, Marion County, 26 May 2000 — Page 13

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DADDY Continued from B1

tions of some female audience that come here, and we are plan--v members. “Chris Martin is ador- ning a lot more for the future (at able,”exclaimed 19-year-oldTrina least one a month). I hope that I Mathews. “I just wish I could go people will make it a monthly date backstage and meet him. That to attend them. We are also offerwould make my day.” «ng a group discount that generally i; Amanda Hawkins, employed by applies to all gospel plays, and I i'i the Murat, said: “I love the plays hope that it will be taken advan■j tage of.” SALT !i Continued from B1

not be our external enemy that j’ creates our undoing, but our decline as a nation will come from within.” i I could not agree more, b, Let me conclude with the bottom . ; line question that I asked you in the / receiving line. “Sir, would you be [ i willing to close out your presidency i t with a pointed address to the nation jj that emphasizes the abolishment of racism and bigotry in America once ^ < and for all in the strongest terms and possibly sign an executive order that n, calls for the same?” ■/v Sir, we must rid ourselves of this dreaded disease called racism beV. fore it consumes us. If we do not abolish racism and bigotry in all its t'c forms,werantheriskofthedestruction of our republic. It is our “Achilles heel.” Abraham Lincoln ended legalized slavery with the stroke of a pen. It would be a wonderful way for you to say good-bye to eight of the most progressive years we have ever had in a presidency. I know this is where your heart is and if Abraham Lincoln can free the slaves with a pen, you can do the same with a word and

a pen by signing an executive order that says “racism is, in effect, outlawed in our national life.” In doing so, we will prove you cannot legislate morality, but you can regulate behavior. Sincerely, T. Garrott Benjamin Jr. Here is an item of interest I would like to share with you: Monday-Wednesday, June 12-14, at 7 p.m. nightly, please join us for our Summer Tent Revival to be held on the “City on a Hill” located at Michigan and Cold Spring Roads. Our guest revivalist will be Bishop Eric A. Games of the Tabernacle of Praise in Brooklyn, N.Y. Remember, “you are the salt of the Earth and the light of the world” ... you can make a difference... you really can! Send comments and suggestions to e-mail: [email protected] or write to Salt and Light, do Dr. Benjamin, P.O. Box 18088, Indianapolis, IN 46218.

AL-ISLAM Continued from B12

Note that the above Qur’anic in- us that one way of getting to parajunction teaches humanity that fe- disc was by giving attention to and males are equally important as males, supporting the woman in her noble Thelslamicweddingceremonyhigh- role of motherhood. HghtsthatwhenG-dcreatedthemale This is telling the husband that if sex that the female sex was not an he sufficiently maintains and proafterthought, but she was created tects his wife, thus making her task simultaneously when the first man of motherhood easier, then paradise Adam was created. Not only was she is his reward. created at the same time as AdamhUPn^Thngid hut tViuch empHui^ptit

also from the same substance — quality and quantity — as that of Adam. This is to say that the potential in males and females, in their souls and intellect, is essentially the same. In all relationships each party in- ‘ volved must know their role and the contribution they are to make. The ■> Islamic marriage defines the role of the male and the female. The role of ■ the male is different from that of the Jv female. Al-Islam is clear on that difference. The most dignified role of the husband is to be the maintainer and provider. Though the wife may financially aid and assist her husband, providing maintenance is not the responsibility of the wife. The hus- « band cannot make demands upon his wife’s money. In Al-Islam the man has to do more than produce l children, he must also produce fam- ' ily maintenance. The most dignified role of the . wife is that of motherhood. Yes, £ women in Al-Islam can work out- ' side of the home. She can own her own business, or seek an elected -* office in government. Still her most * dignified and important role is that of mother. Prophet Muhammed, of Arabia said over 1,400years ago. “Paradise lies at the feet of the mother.” At the % foot of the mother, with tiny hands ^rltightly squeezing the hem of her - skirt, is the next generation of society’s leaders — our children. Prophet Muhammed was telling • .

on a lot of love talk in the Islamic marriage. Instead obligation is emphasized. Responsibility is emphasized. If you truly “love” someone then obligation and responsibility to your spouse will resound through all that you do. In the Islamic marriage, respect is utmost. It begins with respect for our Creator followed by a healthy respect for one another. Another item that must be respected in the marriage is money. Imam Mohammed shared in his book Islam’s Climate for Business Success on page 106; “Marriage is to embrace and grip a respect for money and the financial future of that relationship. A good woman does not want to form that relationship and you tell her nothing about how you are going to make a living. Some of us think that interferes with love. ‘Love’ should not have to talk about money. Imam Mohammed explained, “My money I give is love and a necessity. If you are interested in a woman, then come with something.” Marriage, if done in accord with the advice from G-d serves as a safeguard to every man and woman. We pray that Allah (G-d) continues to bless us all with healthier marriages that mutually respects all involved. To be continued Send questions and comments to: Al-lslam in America, C/O Imam Mikal Saahir, Nur-Allah Islamic Center, 2040E. 46th St. Indianapolis, IN 46205

Bible study class

Come walk through the Bible every Thursday from 11 a.m. to 1 pm at Nazarene Missionary Church, 3506 E 38th St. The pastor is Rev. J. C. Williamson and Sister Doris Byrd is the head learner. For more information

caD (317) 547-6315. At the Crossroads

Bf^rist Bible College of Indianapolis, a 20-year-old college has changed its name to Crossroads Bible College. The announcement came from college president Dr. Charles Ware who said, ‘The change reflects the etneixenceof the mSritntkjn’smiSSiori. The new name reflects not only die crossroads where we are as a school, but the spiritual

‘Family Focus Christ Centered Church’ The Greater St Mark Missionary Baptist Church is now holding two services. The first service is at 7:30a.m. and the second at 11 am Rev. Joy L. Thornton is the pastor Greater St. Mark Missionary Baptist Church is a ‘Family Focus Christ Centered Church.” The public is welcome. Women’s Day Cathedral of Praise Westside, 103 N. Central Ave., will celebrate Women's Day on June 3 at 4 pm Pastor Uorotny Mcuoraon or raitn Tabernacle Church will be the guest

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South Calvary Missionary Baptist Church is seeking Trained Organist with demonstrated ability to teach music groups. South Calvary is an established church located just south of downtown Indianapolis. Call: 638-7850 10:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m. M-F or 638-7222 and leave messages.

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