Scholars Crossing 2010 -- 2011 Liberty University School Newspaper 10-26-2010 10-26-10 (The Liberty Champion, volume 28 issue 7) Follow this and additional works at: https://digitalcommons.liberty.edu/paper_10_11 Recommended Citation "10-26-10 (The Liberty Champion, volume 28 issue 7)" (2010). 2010 -- 2011. 8. https://digitalcommons.liberty.edu/paper_10_11/8 This Article is brought to you for free and open access by the Liberty University School Newspaper at Scholars Crossing. It has been accepted for inclusion in 2010 -- 2011 by an authorized administrator of Scholars Crossing. For more information, please contact [email protected]. C reative P> S' ON D isplay liberlyCHAMPi^ w T uesday, O ctober 26, 2010 • V olume 2 8 Issue 7 Health care plan not healthy Health Care bill passed Congress. Liberty the case. should be dismissed on the grounds that there University defends Counsel argued its case in federal court in In Lynchburg, ap­ are “too many uncertainties,” claiming the lawsuit against Lynchburg on Friday proximately 70 law school Health Care bill will not affect Liberty Univer­ Liberty is not alone. Twenty states have filed students and commu­ sity until 2014. required insurance lawsuits against the legislation, according to nity members packed the Federal Judge Norman Moon asked the at­ CNN. In mid-October, a federal judge in Pen­ courtroom, listening to torneys what circumstances would not apply sacola, Fla., and another in Richmond heard more than two-hours of to the univeresity MELINDA ZOSH STAVER [email protected] motions to dismiss cases filed by the U.S. arguments from U.S. At­ “We do not know if (reform) will ap­ Department of Justice defending the health torneys and law school ply to Liberty yet,” one of the U.S. Attoneys Liberty University is the first private insti­ care law on behalf of the federal government. dean and Chairman of Liberty Counsel argued. tution to file a lawsuit against the health care Both the judges recently denied the motions Mathew Staver law. The suit was filed March 23, the day the to dismiss and will later rule on the merits of The U.S. attorneys argued that the lawsuit HEALTH CARE continued on A2 R u n n in g to Save Lives Candida connection ISTRiCT ROBERT HURT *repubJlcan TOM PERRIELLO • > f ' democrat JEFFREY CLARK independent th 0 1ISTRfCT BOB GOODLATTE republican L a u r e n E d w a r d s JEFF VANKE independent GREEN LIGHT — Thousands of people turned out for the annual Run For Their Lives 10k, 5k and Youth races in Lynchburg on Saturday, Oct. 23. Knox Alpaugh, pictured above, finished in 5 minutes 34 seconds. Community members of all ages participated in the event to raise money for Freedom 4/24. R u n n in g continued on B5 STUART BAIN Day of silent solidarity saves unborn libertarian ASHLEY BOLLINGER [email protected] f I th e red tape screamed life as the closed mouths silently mourned death and pleaded for hope. T Looks of confusion and curiosity followed the somber few at Liberty who took a silent stand for those who will never speak Tuesday, Oct. 19, on the national Day of Silent Solidarity “Sometimes silence is the best way to break through the apathy,” secretary of R.O.S.E. Ann Haldeman said. C a t H e w it t SILENCED — Sean Maguire stops talking to protect life. ♦ Visit LibertyChampion.com for complete story Inside the Champion News A1 Opinion A4 Feature B6 A 2 / L iberty C hampion NEWS O ctober 2 6 , 2 0 1 0 Students visit local mosque Editor's Note: This is the second part in a three part series AMANDA THOMASON [email protected] 1 Ic somberly removed liis shoes, leaving liis I'eet Kire on tiie sot't carpet, as lie entered the doorway to the mostjiie. Joining his fel­ low Muslim believers he prepared to begin l-'riday prayers called Jumah. New faces sat in metal chairs alongside the prayer room. 1 Pressed in modest attire with shoeless feet, as a sign of respect, this group of Liberty students prepared to ob­ serve how Muslims perform their Jumah prayers. Hoth Maqsud Ahmad, leader of the mostjue and Dr. Hdward Smither, professor ol'the Introduction to Islam course at liber­ ty University, said they look forward to the Photo I^hovidj h fret|uent visits each semester where both BUILDING RELATIONSHIPS — Dr. Edward Smither, professor of Introduction to Islam, brings his class to visit the local C'hristians and Muslims have a chance to in­ mosque to observe Friday prayers known as Jumah. Smither's wanted to give his students a first-hand experience of Islam. teract with one another and ask questions, "We are very encouraged to have built the mosque, especially for Friday prayers,” Ahmad participate in dialogue with the leaders of ple were. They truly placed incredible value After a few years of visiting the Lynchburj said. "We can offer a place for all Muslims their mosque. After observing Friday prayers, on people and relationships, regardless of re­ mosque, Smither and his students have, ex alike to come amidst their busy schedules to Ahmad offered a lunch of pizza and soda for ligious differences,” senior Marilyn Britt said. tended hospitality to the Muslim communit) say their prayers together." the students before their time of discussion. The GLIA enjoys this time with the stu­ to build relationships. Smither said he wanted a first-hand ob­ Once stomachs were full and coiwersations dents to discuss their religion of Islam as well Always looking for ministry opportuni servation of how Islam is lived out tor his had begun, the Muslim leaders prepared for a as answering numerous questions. ties that may arise, Smither and his student; students. IVeviously, the class would travel to time ofdiscussion with the Liberty students. As this is not a time of debate between continue to visit the mosque multiple time; t^harlottesville, Va. to attend prayers at UVA. Usually about two to three hours elapse religions, but merely discussing religions as through the semester as a means of educatior When the Clreater Lynchburg Islamic Asso­ before the groups are ready to end their dia­ I a means of education, the GLIA welcomes and ministry ciation (C’lLIA) opened one in Lynchburg, logue, Smither said. the students into their mosque. The doors of "I think there’s a need for mutual under a more local opportunity did arise, immedi­ “They are very open for discussion. In fact, their mosque are open to everyone, according standing on both sides of the spectrum a: ately welcoming the Muslim mosque to the one of the first times we went they portrayed to Ahmad. there are walls of ignorance, fear and misun community, Smither sought to build relation­ that life was short and said, 'let's not just ask "I learned through my experience at the derstanding,” Smither said, 'A lot is solvec ships with them and open a greater door of nice questions but be open and honest to ask mosque to ask questions as most of the Mus­ over hospitality and through friendship, education for his students to walk through. the important questions,"' Smither said. lims here are very educated and intelligent," think its just the human need for friendshif "Our approach has been, as a class, to be I ’he students were able to gather education junior Chris Biddix said. “God taught me and through that relationship we can freel) exposed to Muslims to observe how Friday through their dialogue time. The first-hand (through this experience) to treat all people share the gospel.” prayers happen," Smither said. experience enabled them to not only learn as people and to care about them. Sharing life As Ahmad and the t!LlA have an open- about Islam but to meet Muslim believers and with people is the best way to reach them, as ♦ THOMASON is the special door approach with members of the commu­ begin building relationships with them. opportunities to share the truth will no doubt assignment editor nity, they were eager to have the l.iberty group "1 learned how incredibly relatable the peo­ arise. • In the previous issue of the Liberty Champion, there was a factual error. Last week in the article “Fasting From Fashion — Seven Items or Less/’ on B7, Amanda Magee’s name was spelled wrong. The correct spelling is “Magee,” not “McGee.” l>l lOTO PUOVIDRI) MAKING A STATEMENT — Law School Dean Mat Staver (right), Chancellor Jerry Falwell Jr. and City Councilman Jeff Helgeson hold a press conference, talking www.LibertyChampion.com about the lawsuit that Liberty University filed against the government Friday. HEALTH CARJE coiitimicJfrom A I according to Staver, "We are crossing a threshold we have "Hie health care law will impose heavy never crossed,” Staver said. “It is regulating an L iberty C h a m p io n penalties on institutions that do not comply, inactivity and forcing everyone to participate 1971 UNIVKKSITY Hl.VP, I.YNCHBUIUI, VIRGINIA 24S02 according to Stavcr. by purchasing health insurance,” Liberty University could face $1.1 million Delegate Kathy Byron is being a conflict Melinda Zosh LDITOR IN CHIEF in penalties, he said. "Hiis line will reoccur crossing that threshold, according to Staver, C O N T E N I VISUAL CONTENT ADMINISTRATION every time one employee is deemed not to She helped pass the Virginia Health Care Cat Hewett Chris Mabes Deborah Huff have the “minimum essential coverage" under Freedom Act, which allows individuals to Nfwr. I'onoR I’HorOC.RAPHY EDITOR fACULiV ADVISOR Taylor Overhultz Eli Overbey Ben Lesley the law.