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LETTERS
NOVEMBER 1998

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AN INMATE READS THE FAITH

I am a Roman Catholic inmate at a California State Prison. Prior to my incarceration, I lived in San Francisco. I recently ran across a copy of your newspaper (volume 2, number 9) and would like to know if it is possible for you to send me a copy periodically, at your convenience.

I want you to know that I was particularly impressed by the theme/message ("Priests in Prison," "Insane Psychiatry") of the aforementioned issue. You might be interested to know that I am a part of the original Catholic inmate community that greeted Father Diogo Baptista's arrival in April 1998 to Mule Creek State Prison. I participated very actively in all Catholic activities until I left Mule Creek in September for my current location.

Father Baptista brings to the prison community Our Lord's message of unconditional, all-encompassing love, compassion and forgiveness. Those who remain, and arrive at Mule Creek are very fortunate to have him. Thank you for a wonderful and deserving article.

Antonio Molinar
Vacaville


CORRECTION

Thank you for publishing my letter alerting readers to the latest shenanigans of the National Academy of Sciences. Unfortunately, a typographical error gutted a major premise of my thesis.

My original letter said, "there is no agreement on the definition of science." The printed version of my letter said, "there is no argument on the definition of science," which stands my premise on its head.

Edward C. Freiling
Dublin


A MIXED REVIEW

Thank you for the story about the St. Francis Shrine in North Beach [see "A Shrine in the Rough", October]. It was good to read such a positive story in your paper. On this feast day of the little poor man of Assisi I am reminded of his commission from God: Go rebuild my church which you see is in ruins. The second Vatican council was such a hopeful start to rebuild and renew our loved church.

I would humbly suggest to you that you be more careful about your paper. You have an ad for the New Oxford Review that is extremely offensive and divisive. It is not in the interest of unity nor is it truly Christian to so cruelly portray those loyal Catholics whose view is more liberal than yours. I would ask that you work to bring about a spirit of loving dialogue and wherever possible build rather than destroy the unity of the church.

Terry Snider

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