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Trial Set to Decide Bible Study Course SEATTLE <AI»)—A trial date of June (J was set Monday to de ride whether the University of Washington should be barred from offering an English course on the Bible us literature. Two Bible Presbyterian minis ters say that the course questions the authorship of various books of the Bible, and they have brought suit to halt the course. Visiting Superior Court Judge W. ft. Cole of Elleusburg denied a request by the two pastors to halt the teaching of the course in mid-term. Motion Denied The Judge also denied u motion by the university to dismiss the audit. The Rev. Thomas W. Miller of Calvary Bible Presbyterian Church In Seattle and the Rev. j Harold Webb of Tacoma Bible! Presbyterian Church said in their suit that riuestioning the author ship of books of the Bible “nec essarily effects a destruction of the Bible as an infallible revela tion from God to man.” Professor David I) Fowler, who is currently teaching the course, ■ said in a brief: "I do not now, nor have I ever | taught that the Bible is not an in-; fallible revelation from Cod to: man nor that any of its books are forgeries.” No Theological Position The professor went on to say, i "I do not now teach the course from any particular theological; position, nor have I ever taught it, nor to the best of my knowl edge and belief has it ever been .so taught by any professor at the University of Washington.” Douglas J. Smith, counsel for the ministers, said the course violates the state constitution which says “No public money or property shall he appropriated for any religious worship, exercise or instruction.'’ Assistant Attorney General James B. Wilson, counsel for the University of Washington Board of Regents, named as defendants in the suit, said in his brief: "To this writer’s best knowl edge, this is the first time in any court in any state of the union that the questions raised by the Bright to Talk On Religion "TIh* Relevancy of a Personal Relationship with Christ” will be the topic of a lecture by William l! bright, founder and director of Campus Cru sade for Christ when he addresses College Life tonight at 9 p m. in the Alumni Room of Gerlinger Hall While in college, Height was selected for the honor of "Who’s Who Among Students in Ameri can Colleges and Universities." He attended Princeton and Fuller Theological Seminar. In tiie spring of 1951, Rright and his wife began Campus Crusade for Christ at the University of California at Los Angeles, and the organization's staff has grown to 500 ministers and students. liright will also speak at a banquet in the Stu dent Union Kallroom Friday night at fi:30 p.m. Tickets are $3 and a few will be sold at the door. For further information call John Sudberry at 345 4710 or John Schaub at 343-2307. Scholars to Attend First Colloquium acnoiars 01 pmio.sopny irom universities in the I'ntted States,] Canada, and Great Britain will take part in the first annual Col loquium in Philosophy Friday through Sunday at the University. The three day colloquium will feature papers by Keith S. Don ncllan of C o r n c 1 1 University; G N A. Vosey, University of ( London; and Terence Penelhum, j University of Alberta, Calgary. Vesey will be at the University this summer to conduct a gradu ate seminar entitled ‘‘The Km-! bodied Mind” and an upper divi sion course on problems in the! philosophy of the mind. He is a lecturer in philosophy at King's College of the Univer sity of London. une paper win do presented each day, followed by comment, and a discussion session later in the day. Advisory Council To Discuss issues The Graduate Student Advis ory Council will meet today at 7:30 p.m. in the Student Union to discuss a number of issues. Among those issues to be con sidered by the council are veter ans educational assistance, plans for departmental representation, responses to GSAC newsletter Other pending problems will also be discussed. gcojTian azKO service vo\M£>wagen spcaauezs WOQKT22a?266rp gziQLQSLncccd. faczoxig 'CT^funecL CXpCQS cL\av 342-2912 cfe \yz co 204^> £Q£U2KM?2 6l~VCf Today's Events 8 00—’ Next" Sale*. Terrace SU 0.00— SU A Ed. Act. Budget Comm 337 SU 10:00— Fac -Student Comm . Terrace SU Phi Theta Upsilon. 101 SU Noon—Ruftftian Lang Table. 1 SU Chinese Lang Table. 1 SU Physics Fac Meeting. 108 SU Lutheran Stu. Luncheon, 109 SU Outdoor Rec. Conf. Planning Comm.. 110 SU Pol. Science. 111 SU Phi Delta Phi. 214 SU Fern Ridge Research Study. 215 SU 1 00— Rugby Club Tour. Terrace SU Student Court. 334 SU 2:00—Flection* Court. 309 SU 2 30—ArnoM Air Society. 110 SU 4 45—The Bitterlick Singer*. 13 SU 4:00—Minor Court No. 4. 108 SU SU Personnel Comm . 308 SU Far Stu. Council, 315 SU SU Board Mtg.. 337 SU 6:30— White Capa. 108 SU Hui O’ Kamaaina. 110 SU Asklepiads Hon.. Dads room SU Christian Science Organ*-. 334 SU 7:00—Pi Lambda Theta. 109 SU County Visitation—4-H Club. 315 SU 7 A 9—Ed Movie: "Oliver Twist" 150SC 7:30—Grad. Stu Adv Council, 112 SU Lyle Mercer—Abolish HU AC— YD. 214 SU Alpine Club. 314 SC Hen. Col. Lect: J. Bronowski— Science and the Imagination. 123 SC Hon. Col.: Prof. Ball—Modern Drama. 133 C M M 8:00—OS^A No. 49. 101 SU Stu. Recital—Kathleen McIntosh. Piano. Music Aud. 9:00—College Life—Di. Wright. Gcrl. 2 9:30—Ski Team. 308 SU Job Opportunities May 12—The Prudential Life Ins. Co. will interview for trainees. Bus. Ad.. Lib. Arts. Econ majors desired. May 13—Klamatn Falls School District, Klamath F'alls. Oregon. May 17—Chenowith District. The Dalles. Oregon. AT COLE'S Students & Faculty Get 10% DISCOUNT on cash purchases $1.00 & over AT TIME OF PURCHASE plaintiff*’ complaint have been before a court, state or federal.” He said Arizona and Utah have identical provisions in their con stitution* and have courses in the Bible as literature in their state universities. He said Washington has had such a course since 1919. Dangerous Logic He added that religion also comes up in many courses—his tory, zoology, biology. He said a successful suit by the plaintiffs could result in “dangerous logic” which conceivably might destroy the university’s program. Wilson said he could see a sit uation in which a religious group believing the world is flat could sue the university because it taught the world is round. The American Civil Liberties Union entering the case, saying discontinuing the course on the grounds stated by the plaintiffs would violate academie freedom. The judge said the University cannot take a position on theology or politics, but that needn’t keep it from teaching those subjects. Campus Briefs Announcements for Campus Briefs must be turned in by 3:30 p.m. the day before publication. Because of space limitations no announcements will be run more than twice. ' There will be an Angel Flight meeting at noon today in 104 French. Important Pi Lambda Theta meeting to day at 7 p.m. in the SU. Room will be ported. Alpine Club will meet at 7:30 p.m in 314 Science. Mike Nowak will show slides of rock climbing in Colorado and the com ing Mt. Hood climb will be planned. All Art Education students participating in the annual exhibition please bring your work to room 139A Lawrence Hall 8unday from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. There will be a White Caps meeting to night at 6:30 p.m. Room number will be posted. Future project will be discussed. William P. Bright, founder and president of Campus Crusade for Christ, internation al. will be the speaker at College Life to night. It will be held at 9 p.m. at Gerlinger 2. Hui O JCamaaiha will meet tonight at 6:30 p.m. in the SU. The agenda will in clude evaluation of luau and election. Room will be posted. "Oliver Twist" will be shown by the SU Movie Committee tonight at 7 and 9 p.m. in 150 Science. Admission is 50 cents. Cosmopolitan Club will hold elections for committeemen on Friday at 7:30 p.m. in Wesley Foundation. The Women’s Softball Interest group will play the faculty at 6 p.m. tonight on Gerlinger Field. Phi Theta Upsilon will meet at 10 a.m. in the SU. All old and new members are urged to attend. Room will be posted. Tickets are on sale for the annual School of Business Business Administration Day. They will be sold in front of the Dean's of fice, Slf main desk, and the Alpha Kappa Psi office, room 239 Commonwealth. The theme will be Demonstration for Busi ness. Don Kennedy, director of uln for White Stag Manufacturing Company will speak at the banquet today st the Eugene Hotel. Drake petitions are now available on the third floor of the SU for persons who will be social seniors next year. Petitions are due Friday Anyone wishing further infbr mation may contact Ken Settlemier at 1856 or 747-3017. Decoy petitions are now available on the third floor of the SU to persons who will be social seniors next year. Petitions are due Friday. If you have any questions, con tact Ellen Mautz at 2288, or 345-0161. The Mixed Doubles Tennis Tournament will be held Saturday. It is open to all. Sign up in room 301 SU by Thursday night. There is a 50 cent fee. Petitions for rally board are available on the third floor of the SU. They will be due There will be a Recorded Classic Meeting at 12:15 today in 202 SU. Ball to Address Honors College Roland Ball, professor of Eng lish at the University, will deliv er the Honors College Literature lecture at 7:30 tonight in room 133 Commonwealth Hall. Ball will speak on “Modern Drama.” The lecture is open to !the public. Something Special For You euGeNe HOR8L «• I SU Board presents AMJ HU KntLtlg THE WORLD’S MOST EXCITING MUSICAL PERSONALITY FRIDAY, MAY 20, 1966 8:00 p.m., McArthur Court Adm: Students: $3:00, 2.50, 2.00, 1.50 Adults: $4.00, 3.50, 3.00, 2.50 Tickets on Sale at S.U. Main Desk and Mattox Pipe Shop
