S eptember 20, 1995 • T he P ortland O bserver
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Toliticaiby Correct ‘Bib be 'Pu.bCished
The New Testament gets a ma­
jo r facelift next month with a new
English translation eliminating ref­
erences to God the Father, turning
the Son o f Man into “the human one”
and removing accusations that Jews
killed Christ
The new translation says chil­
dren should not “obey” their parents
but heed them. Wives are no longer
“subject” to their husbands but com ­
mitted to them. “Darkness” is no
longer equated with evil because of
racist overtones and the “L ord's
Prayer” now begins "Our Father-
Mother in heaven.”
References to the right hand of
God are also deleted, eliminating
possible embarrassment to left-hand­
ed people. It now becomes G od’s
mighty hand. The editors o f “The
New Testament and Psalms: An In­
clusive Version 'deny they have spent
the last five years producing a “polit­
ically correct” bible but admit that a
legion o f traditionists are waiting in
the wings to "cast the first stone” and
begin one o f the biggest bible de­
bates in years.
Some c ritic s have a lre a d y
charged that the editors have cen­
sored the bible in order to order to
make it fit the political trends o f the
day The book will be published by
Oxford University Press, a major
publisher o f biblical translations.
"This translation is aimed at
churches and Christians who are
thoughtful about the way the bible
includes everyone. I think political
correctness is a pejorative term which
is used by people who want the bible
to produce obedience not thought­
fu ln e ss,” said Susan B rooks
Thistlethwaite o f the Chicago Theo­
logical Seminary, who is one o f the
six editors.
“ I have had people say to me: ‘If
the King James version o f the bible
was good enough for Jesus, it’s good
enough for me,” ’ she added.
Thistlethwaite said the editors
were proud o f the way they handled
the anti-Semitic overtones o f the New
Testament. For example, they have
eliminated all references to the Jews
killing Jesus as in Thessalonians 2:14-
15, which in standard translations
says: “...for you suffered the same
things from your own compatriots as
they did from the Jews who killed
both the Lord Jesus and the proph­
ets.” That becomes in the inclusive
translation: "... for you suffered the
same from your own compatriots as
they did from those who killed the
Lord Jesus and the prophets.”
“ I believe we are one o f the first
translations to take on the issue of
anti-Semitism," Thistlethwaite said.
“The New T estament consists o f Jews
talking to Jews. They are not saying
the Jews are bad, they are saying ‘We
Jews over here disagree with you
Jews over there. ’ When John talks of
Jews he means Jewish leaders.”
The translation also makes a
great effort to reduce the number of
times God is referred to as Lord
because lords as a ruling group are
passe.
“The Lord God doesn’t cut it
these days because we don’t have
lords. I thought o f using the phrase
The One to Whom You Swear Alle­
giance,’ but frankly that was awk­
ward. We often use the phrase ‘ Most
High,’ because it is more accurate,”
Thistlethwaite said. The 23rd Psalm,
which used to begin “The Lord is my
shepherd” now starts “God is my
shepherd” and the pronoun “he” is
dropped entirely from the poem. The
word “slaves” is also dropped in the
new translation, replaced by “people
who were enslaved,” and the phrase
“the blind” becomes “people who
are blind.” But the editors drew a line
at cal ling disabled people “different­
ly abled.” Thistlethwaite insisted in
an interview that the authors o f the
King James version “felt themselves
much freer to depart from the origi­
nal word o f the text than we (lid.”
For example, in the King James
version the phrase “God regards not
the legs ofthe runner” becomes: “The
race is not to the swift.”
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We thank our friends for your
prayers, sharing o f tears and laugh­
ter, kind comments, generous and
thoughtful gifts, food, contributions
to the Russell James Smith Educa­
tional Scholarship Fund, and most o f
all, love for us during this difficult
time If we missed anyone in the
‘Thank Y ou’ process, please forgive
us. It was not intentional. We appre­
ciate you in this public statement.
On W ednesday, September 6,
1995, homegoing services for Russell
James Smith were held a, Maranatha
Church, Portland, Oregon Whether
you knew h im or not, you would have
been touched by the spirit-filled and
heart-warming comments given by
his family and several of his life-long
friends. The feeling from the open­
ing prayer to the final viewing was
one o f respect, awe, and sometimes
humor as participants shared their
most precious memories o f him.
Russell James Smith, 71, died
quietly Thursday morning, August
31, 1995 o f a hart attack.
On August 31,1951, he married
Gertrude “Trudy” Stitt, enjoying al­
most 26 years o f marriage. They had
five sons, one o f which preceded
them in death in infancy. After a 12
year battle with cancer, Trudy went
home to be with the Lord in 1977.
Later, Russell fell in love with
Leona Wallace. On March 24,1978,
they were married. Their 18 years of
marriage created a large, loving fam-
Homegoing o f Forrest Gene Bell
Forrest Gene Bell was born No­
vem ber 5, 1961 to the union of
Albertine Bell and Glory Bell Senior
in Houston, Texas. Forest migrated to
Portland, Oregon with his family in
1965. He attended Irvington, Vernon
and graduated from John Adams High
School.
Forrest received Christ at the age
o f 20 and was baptized under the lead­
ership o f Pastor Faulkner, o f St. Paul
Missionary, Portland, Oregon. He wed
Carol Lowe McClure on June 18,1988.
Forrest leaves to mourn his moth­
er and father, his daughter, Akilah, a
sister, Pamela Johnson, a Brother-in-
Law Steven Johnson of Moreno Val­
ley, California, six brothers, Roy Ed­
ward, Kenneth Ray, Elroy Jr, Anthony
Dwaine, Michael Lee, and Larry
Vernard and two aunts, Geraldine
Powe and Mary Turner, five Uncles,
WiIliams Jr, James, Roy, George and
ily, blending his four sons and her
five daughters and one son.
Russell touched many lives as a
pastor, counselor, encourager and
friend.
Russell is survived by his loving
wife, Leona, son; Mark Smith. Sons
and daughters-in-law; David and Judy
Smith, James and Angela Smith, Ste­
phen and Alicia Smith, Wendell and
Bonnie W allace, Jr. D aughters;
M arcia Reed, D ebbra W allace,
LaNita Wallace, and Joy Wallace-
Hall; Son-in-law; Mike Hall; fifteen
grandch i Idren, three great-grandchi I-
dren; Brothers and sisters-in-law;
Charles and Virginia Smith. Paul and
Beatrice Smith, Maude Smith (wife
o f deceased brother, Clarence); Sis­
ters; Louise Jenkins, and May Wash­
ington (deceased); numerous rela-
‘ uhammad’s Life.
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CeLebratedAt Mosque
The pubic is invited to a free seminar on the life and teachings of
Muhammad, the Holy Prophet o f Islam
The participants will learn about the extraordinary personality who
established a religion dedicated to one God, revolutionized the life of
millions and raised the status o f women and preached general social
justice. Today, 14 centuries after the death o f Muhammad, his influence
is still powerful and persuasive.
An Afro-American Muslim leader, Alhaj Muzaffar Ahmad Zafar of
Dayton, Ohio, national vice president o f The Ahmadiyya Movement in
Island will be the keynote speaker. He will explain the Islamic teachings
and there relevance to current social issues. Guests will have the opportu­
nity to ask questions.
The session will be held at noon on Sunday a, the Portland Rizwan
Mosque, 9025 S.W 35th Ave.
The Ahmadiyya Movement, a dynamic missionary sect o f Islam, was
founded by Hazrat Mirza Ghulam Ahmad o f Qadian, India in March of
1989. The Ahmadiyya Muslim Community has built Mosques and mis­
sions throughout the world and is actively engaged in education and
welfare activities in 150 countries of the world.
E vangelitic A nnual C rusade
Rev. Amzie Bailey, Pastor
Vancouver Ave. 1st Baptist Church, 3138 N. Vancouver Avenue
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September 24-29, 1995; 7:00 P.M. Nightly
Theme: Invitation To A Royal Wedding Matt. 22:1-10
Guest Speaker: Rev. Manson Johnson, Pastor
Holman Street Baptist Church, Houston, Texas 77251-1420
Presenting
The Harvest Crusade
D o n ’t m iss this opportunity to see and hear
this m an o f GOD teaching and preaching on the Word
Russell James Smith
tives, and a host o f friends.
Your involvement with his life
is the biggest thanks we have. God
bless you as you continue the mission
he started.
The family
Our Theme
' COME AND SEE
Date: Oct. 4 thru 6, 1995
Time: 7:30 P.M.
Place: First A.M.E. Zion Church 4304 N. Vancouver Ave.
Portland, OR.
Workshop each day.
Evangelist Reverend Dr. Norman Howard Hicklin
Director o f The Dept. of Evangelism
o fth e African Methodist Episcopal Zion Church
Renown author of. Witnessing to Zion’s Leadership
¿BajitLit ¿ Z /ia ’u z/i
103 NE Morris St., Portland, OR 97212
Forrest Gene Bell
Otis Fowler, many cousins, nieces,
nephews, and host of friends.
Forrest was best remembered for
his open, gentle nature and his wil ling-
ness to help any and everyone he could.
He will be sorely missed by everyone
who loved him, but God will always
love him best.
LIFE OF MUHAMMAD
Free Public Seminar
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Afro-American Muslim Leader, Al-Hajj Dr Muzaffer Ahmed Zafar
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Sunday, September 24, 1995, 12:00 noon
The Portland Rlzwan Mosque 9925 S.W. 35th Ave. Portland
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The Loss o f a loved one
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a fa cility that has your
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Tuesday Evening - 7:30pm
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Mt Olivet
Baptist Church
8501 N. Chautauqua Blvd.,
at Willis Blvd.
Worship Services 8:00am & I 1:00am.
Church School 9:30 to 10:30am,
Bible Study, Wednesdays, 10:30am & 7:00pm
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4224 S.E. 62nd Avenue
(between Powell & Foster)
Portland, Oregon 97206
SUNDAY
Sunday S ch ool 9:30am
M orning Worship 10:45am
Evangelistic Service 7:30pm
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FRIDAY
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(503) 774-5470
PASTORS: Bishop Robert Simpson, Jr ■ Dr. Ida M Simpson