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• CZHN 6/08761 Correspondence : Walter F. Sullivan - Letter to Gordon 1981/1022
  Letting him know that he missed a wonderful Pax Assembly. ~ Boston
• CZHN 5/07469 Correspondence : Charles Mahler - Letter to Gordon Zahn 1981/1023
  Mahler shares his concerns about war investment with Zahn and asks for support in establishing a Peace Studies program through sharing any kind of background information he may posses regarding Peace Studies. On the reverse side is Zahn's reply (11/06) who encloses a copy of the USCC Statement of Feb. 14, 1980 and shares some suggestions regarding course of actions.
• CZHN 5/07469 Correspondence : Charles Mahler - Letter to Gordon Zahn 1981/1023
  Mahler shares his concerns about war investment with Zahn and asks for support in establishing a Peace Studies program through sharing any kind of background information he may posses regarding Peace Studies. On the reverse side is Zahn's reply (11/06) who encloses a copy of the USCC Statement of Feb. 14, 1980 and shares some suggestions regarding course of actions.
• CZHN 6/08762 Correspondence : Bishop Thomas Gumbleton - Mary Lou Kownacki, Mary Evelyn Jegen - Letter to Gordon 1981/1024
  Sorry that he missed the executive council meeting, but thanked him for his work as a council member. ~ Chicago
• CZHN 6/08767 Correspondence : Etienne De Jonghe - Letter to 'Sir' 1981/1026
  Informing him of how to get Pax started in Canada. ~ Belgium
• CZHN 5/07470 Correspondence : John Moynihan - Director of Justice and Peace Commission 1981/1028
  Letter to Gordon Zahn ~ Moynihan complies to Zahn's request of a complete up-to-date list of current members, but mentions that the request of information regarding the source of nominations may be difficult to honor.
• CZHN 4/05333 Letter : Saloman Wand, Concordia University ~ Letter to Gordon 1981/1028
  Saloman thanks Gordon for his entry of Franz Jaegerstaetter and says that they had to shorten it just a bit.
• CZHN 4/05259 Letter : Sr. Paula Bandergaer 1981/1030
  Editor of HEARTBEAT Magazine ~ Letter to Gordon with attached brochure ~ Sr. Paula introduces HEARTBEAT magazine to Gordon, saying that they did a review of "New Perspectives on Human Abortion" of which Gordon was a contributor, and asks Gordon to become a full-time subscriber to HEARTBEAT magazine. The brochure gives factual information concerning abortion.
• CZHN 9/12686 Progress Report : Susan de La Torre - Letter to Gordon on behalf of Foster Parents Plan Inc. 1981/11
  Discusses the progress of foster child, Jenny Quinde. She is currently in 9th grade in public school. She is in good health and weighs 112 pounds. She loves to read and hopes one day to be an accountant. Everyone is healthy, except for the Grandma. They plan to improve their house with money from PLAN.
• CZHN 6/08759 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn - Letter to Sister Mary Evelyn 1981/1102
  Updates concerning meetings and the film. He is grateful to Mary Hunt for sending the inquiry from Rockhurst College. He will be on the road with the film as of the 18th.
• CZHN 5/07490 Correspondence : Charles J. Keffer - Letter to Gordon Zahn 1981/1103
  Keffer responds to Zahn's letter (09/30) to Bill Cosgriff. Keffer describes the current status of the Air Force ROTC at St. Thomas and existing activities / programs there that include social justice, and war and peace.
• CZHN 5/07471 Correspondence : Gordon C. Zahn - Letter to the Editor of "The Crusader." 1981/1103
  Zahn comments on the the October 30 issue regarding the "split" between the formerly unified campus group concerned with respect-for-life issues.
• CZHN 5/07472 Correspondence : Solomon Wank - Letter to Gordon Zahn 1981/1103
  Wank asks if Zahn would be interested in writing an entry for "Dictionary of Modern Peace Leaders" about Nathan Soderblom. On the reverse side is Zahn's reply (11/07) suggesting other possible persons to ask as he does not know about Soderblom enough to be able to meet Wanks request.
• CZHN 6/08760 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn - Letter to Fr. Massey 1981/1105
  Discusses the expansion of Pax to Canada.
• CZHN 5/07432 Correspondence : Vincent DiLalla - Letter to Gordon Zahn 1981/1106
  DiLalli describes what sorts of programs he has arranged for Zahn to show the film and other events in preparation for the January 9 event.
• CZHN 5/07474 Correspondence : Gordon C. Zahn - Letter to Sister Mary Lou 1981/1107
  The author updates Sister Mary Lou on the situation with Selective Service referring to their second "concept paper." Also, he speaks a bit about his meeting in Toronto.
• CZHN 5/07476 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn - Letter to "Dave" 1981/1107
  Zahn updates Dave about what events have been and are taking place with the Justice and Peace Commission and the Steering Committee. Also, he mentions a few things about the Jaegerstaetter play.
• CZHN 6/08764 Correspondence : Mary Evelyn - Letter to Father Lombardi 1981/1107
  Copy of the letter she sent concerning the expansion into Canada. ~ Toronto
• CZHN 6/08765 Correspondence : Mary Evelyn Jegen - Letter to Etienne 1981/1107
  Updates her on the Canada expansion. ~ Belgium
• CZHN 6/08763 Correspondence : Mary Evelyn Jegen - Letter to Gordon 1981/1107
  She is glad that she was able to learn of his expericence in Canada, plans are in the works to expand there. Thinks that he will be elected to be the delegate in Stuttgart. ~ Chicago
• CZHN 5/07478 Correspondence : Gordon C. Zahn - Letter to Richard and Mary Carbray 1981/1109
  Zahn informs the Carbrays about the showings of "The Refusal" in Seattle. Zahn says he'd like to hear their thoughts of it when they see it.
• CZHN 5/07434 Correspondence : Gordon C. Zahn - Letter to Vincent DiLalli 1981/1109
  Zahn informs DiLalli that he is looking into flight arrangements for the event for the "supersaver rates." He also advises that DiLalli should get someone closer to help him establish the Pax Christi chapter there.
• CZHN 4/05337 Letter : James Finn 1981/1111
  Editor of Freedom at Issue ~ Letter to Gordon Zahn ~ James says that Gordon's O'Connor review was not lost and was published (?). He also says that he will propose Gordon's name for the Freedom House award.
• CZHN 5/07483 Correspondence : Boniface Ramsey - Letter to Gordon Zahn 1981/1119
  Ramsey shares his experiences with Jaegerstaetter's town after reading Zahn's book.
• CZHN 5/07500 Correspondence : Viola Stammen - Letter to Gordon Zahn 1981/1128
  Stammen asks Zahn for information he may have on the Zahn family tree as "Zahn" was her last name before marriage also.
• CZHN 5/07486 Correspondence : Deborah E. Murphy - Letter to Gordon Zahn 1981/1130
  Murphy sends a catalogue which features "Another Part of the War" and informs Zahn of who the U Mass Press is sending them to.
• CZHN 5/07485 Correspondence : Raymond G. Hunthausen - Archbishop of Seattle 1981/1130
  Letter to Gordon Zahn ~ Hunthausen replies to Zahn's letter from Nov. 2 and says that he will not be able to accept Zahn's invitation to give a keynote address for the annual meeting of the New England Catholic Peace Fellowship for April 17, 1982.
• CZHN 9/11831 Examination : Gordon Zahn - for a Special Studies seminar on War and Christian Conscience 1981/12
  The exam covers subjects and events regarding Catholic conscience and war, with a total of four essay questions. ~ MA
• CZHN 5/07488 Correspondence : Gordon C. Zahn - Letter to General Thomas K. Turnage 1981/1202
  Zahn proposes that the alternative service administration be severed from the Selective Service for Turnage to consider.
• CZHN 4/05286 Document : Gordon Zahn 1981/1202
  "Peace on the Catholic Campus" ~ 2 copies of a 3-page essay written by Gordon with an attached letter to Joe Nassal of Pax Christi USA saying that he hopes the peace can be used for the diocesan press. ~ Gordon discusses the anti-war sentiment and activism on campuses and suggests that Catholic students and schools be willing to give up funding from military agencies such as the ROTC.
• CZHN 5/07489 Correspondence : Gordon C. Zahn - Letter to Dr. Keffer 1981/1203
  Zahn replies to Keffer's letter from Nov. 3 and includes his thoughts about ROTC in the academe and in St. Thomas. He also encloses a contribution to the efforts to establishing "Peace studies" in appreciation of the efforts made by a student there who wrote to him directly.
• CZHN 1/00134 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn 1981/1203
  letter ~ going to the dentist to fix his bridge.
• CZHN 1/00135 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn 1981/1203
  letter ~ payments and taxes. George being heard from again. It is Lent so he is fasting and not eating meat except for certain days.
• CZHN 5/07491 Correspondence : Linda Sorrell - Mortgage Loan Servicing 1981/1203
  Letter to Gordon Zahn ~ Sorrell informs Zahn of receiving his letter and check #519 which was sent in error and returns it to him. She also tells Zahn that Badger Savings will follow through on his request to hold his tax escrow check at their office.
• CZHN 5/07484 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn - Letter to Boniface Ramsey 1981/1204
  Zahn thanks Ramsey for his comments and personal thoughts in his letter. He also informs Ramsey of other sources available on Jaeggerstaetter developed from his book.
• CZHN 1/00580 Correspondence : Betty - A letter to Gordon. 1981/1205
  Betty is sharing with Gordon how she is doing much better. The doctors had taken out a sizeable tumor, and they had gotten it all.
• CZHN 1/00141 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn 1981/1208
  letter to Irene ~ Said that she already paid rent and so he sent her $110 back. Wants to travel by rail so that he isn't supporting Reagan by air travel.
• CZHN 5/07431 Correspondence : Gordon C. Zahn - Letter to Vincent DiLalli 1981/1209
  Zahn requests confirmation regarding the January 9 event. He discusses what preparations he has arranged for the event if it is still on.
• CZHN 4/05304 Document : Gordon Zahn 1981/1211
  ". . . no, you can't do it" ~ Book review of The Case Against Suicide by William Rauscher appearing in National Catholic Reporter ~ Gordon says that the book is a reaction to the wider acceptance of suicide which used to be considered a grave sin. Althoug it is not a sophisticated piece of scholarship, it could save some lives from self destruction. ~ newspaper--National Catholic Reporter ~ 19
• CZHN 5/07493 Correspondence : Gordon C. Zahn - Letter to Daniel Durkin, O.S.B. 1981/1213
  Zahn requests another copy of the October 18 parish bulletin cover and wishes Durkin season's greetings.
• CZHN 5/07495 Correspondence : Gordon C. Zahn - Letter to Fr. Salvator Fink, O.F.M. 1981/1213
  Zahn requests 5 copies of "The Anthonian" devoted to the Jaegerstaetter story. Also mentions a Dominican from Zimbabwe who was moved by the Jaegerstaetter story.
• CZHN 5/07497 Correspondence : Rev. Vincent DiLalla - Letter to Gordon Zahn 1981/1215
  DiLalla mentions that the World Peace down plans for Biloxi have been amended and that, regretfully, his organization will not be able to bring Zahn to Biloxi.
• CZHN 4/05351 Letter : Joe Nassal 1981/1215
  Pax Christi ~ Letter to Gordon Zahn ~ Joe thanks Gordon for his article on Peace and the Catholic Campus and says that it will appear in the December issue.
• CZHN 5/07492 Correspondence : Joan E. Shea - Letter to Gordon Zahn 1981/1216
  Shea sends Zahn's Nov. 30, 1981 check for 26D. Shea is attempting to ascertain an error made regarding check #519.
• CZHN 4/05296 Document : Richard Leonard 1981/1218
  "Feeling the Draft" ~ Richard wrote a letter to the editor for the Correspondence section of COMMONWEAL. ~ Richard writes in support of Gordon's article warning of the draft. He says that the view that a war with Russia seems inevitable is a self fulfilling prophecy, and that if the draft is reinstituted peace organizations and advocates should unite in opposition. ~ COMMONWEAL ~ 706
• CZHN 5/07498 Correspondence : Gordon C. Zahn - Letter to Tom 1981/1219
  Zahn mentions how he was glad to be in Washington to state a case before the bishops and that Bob Nee will prefer to go with his re-assignment.
• CZHN 5/07499 Correspondence : Gordon C. Zahn - Letter to Viola Stammen 1981/1219
  Zahn regretfully informs Stammen that he cannot be of much help in tracing past Zahn generations.
• CZHN 5/07501 Correspondence : Letter to Gordon Zahn 1981/1222
  The author thanks Zahn for the card and the information on the Jaegerstaetter film.
• CZHN 1/00133 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn 1981/0413
  letter ~ Belva is bothering him again, and Zahn doesn't feel its necessary to write her son again. sent letter to Sen. Cohen regarding comments made about desertion of selective service. Ruby's doctor told her to quit smoking.
• CZHN 1/00136 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn 1981/0214
  letter to "both" ~ Happy Valentine's Day! tells funny story of how a man called him thinking he was Joe, and thanked him vehemently for the Valentine's Day panties. Officially announced his retirement plans. Heard that there is a reception being planned for him by Dick Robbins onApril 30 and that possibly he will be made "emeritus"
• CZHN 1/00137 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn 1981/0217
  letter ~ went to the races. Says that the guy called for Joe again to thank him for the Valentine's Day panties. He thought he was calling California, not Boston.
• CZHN 1/00145 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn 1981/0618
  letter to Irene and Ruby ~ travel arrangements. Went to the races with Pat. Jokes with her about fencing in the yard in order to get some goats.
• CZHN 1/00139 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn 1981/1119
  letter ~ is at a seminary at the University of Kentucky. Says that the last time he spoke here his speech was reported to the CIA. Needs Christmas suggestions.
• CZHN 1/00163 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn 1981/0225
  letter to Gerry ~ mentions another letter from Covenant House and that 10% that Gerry promised them. refers to someone winning big (in the lottery?). Says congratulations (possibly for winning?)
• CZHN 1/00140 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn 1981/0627
  letter ~ travel info. contemplating buying a new bed.
• CZHN 1/00138 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn 1981/0831
  letter to "all" ~ retirement goes into effect tommorrow. had enclosed pictures
• CZHN 5/07473 Correspondence : Bill Ofenloch - Letter to Gordon Zahn 1981?
  The author thanks Zahn for the $100 in August and encloses Organizers' News. Also, he mentions seeing Zahn's article in the Commonweal and updates him on efforts made by the Catholic Peace Fellowship in New York.
• CZHN 5/07475 Correspondence : Mary Lou Kowancki, OSB - Letter to Gordon Zahn 1981?
  Kowancki apologizes for her tardiness and explains her situation of over commitment. She says that she would send the reflection guide containing Zahn's response to Sr. Joan's column.
• CZHN 5/07479 Correspondence : Mary Lou Kowancki, OSB - Letter to Gordon Zahn 1981?
  Kowancki updates Zahn of events with Mary Evelyn, the committee and the constitution, and BFP.
• CZHN 5/07460 Correspondence : Studs Terkel - Letter to Gordon Zahn 1981?
  Replies to Zahn's letter (item 7459) and says that he has no contracts with PBS and that they are falling apart. He suggests that if Zahn heads that way again, they could do another program on his latest book. ~ no date
• CZHN 5/07428 Correspondence : Vincent DiLalla - Greeting Card to Gordon Zahn 1981?
  DiLalla sends a Christmas greeting and also says that their event for January 9 has been postponed due to expenses.
• CZHN 4/05164 Document : "Six Programs on Peacemaking" 1981?
  Brochure for a conference to be held in memory of Thomas Merton and Dorothy Day. ~ Program of speakers, dates and times. Gordon Zahn is to present the film "The Refusal" about Franz Jaegerstaetter and lead a discussion afterward. ~ March 5, 11, 18, 25; April 1, 8
• CZHN 4/05166 Document : Flyer publicizing Gordon Zahn's appointment to speak at the H. R. Catholic student center on "Catholics, Conscience, and the Draft." 1981?
• CZHN 4/05155 Document : Thomas Smith 1981?
  Herald Citizen staff ~ "Pacifists advised to work through church" ~ Newspaper article in Herald Citizen written by Smith ~ The article recounts the national assembly of Pax Christi and the message that was given at the council. It talks about Gordon Zahn, his background, and the message he gave at the council that the church is improving in its stand for peace; however it can still do more. He said that the institutional church should be an effectrive instrument against war and violence. ~ newspaper--Herald Citizen
• CZHN 2/02916 Address : Gordon Zahn 1982
  "War, Peace and the Social Sources of Violence" ~ An address for the 1982 John XXIII Lecture. Two copies. ~ The trend of CO's in the Vietnam War are due, at least partially to John XXIII's address of 1963, "Peace on Earth." Zahn explains that the violence of war, and the killing, comes down to hte actions of the individual, not the leaders. Zahn suggests that it is the individual's responsibility to end war by not participating.
• CZHN 6/07911 Document : Article: Bill Barrett - Book Review in "The Catholic Worker" 1982
  Barrett shares positive remarks for the book "War or Peace? The Search For New Answers" ~ 06-07/no day
• CZHN 1/00169 Document : Article: Donald J. Moore 1982
  The Contemporary Witness of Franz Jaegerstaetter ~ article in "America" ~ America ~ Fall term issue ~ 30/10 ~ 247-250 ~ Jesuits of the United States and Canada
• CZHN 2/02986 Document : Article: Gordon Zahn 1982
  "A Contagion of Peace" ~ The original article from WORLDVIEW. Second copy. ~ Zahn is discussing Pope John XXIII's encyclical "Peace on Earth" and its effects on the pacifist movement within the Catholic Church. ~ WORLDVIEW ~ 11-13 ~ October
• CZHN 2/02987 Document : Article: Gordon Zahn 1982
  "A Contagion of Peace" ~ The original article from WORLDVIEW. The third copy. ~ Zahn is discussing Pope John XXIII's encyclical "Peace on Earth" and its effects on the pacifist movement within the Catholic Church. ~ WORLDVIEW ~ 11-13 ~ October
• CZHN 2/02985 Document : Article: Gordon Zahn 1982
  "A Contagion of Peace" ~ The original article from the WORLDVIEW. ~ Zahn is discussing Pope John XXIII's encyclical "Peace on Earth" and its effects on the pacifist movement within the Catholic Church. ~ THE WORLDVIEW ~ 11-13 ~ October
• CZHN 2/02992 Document : Article: Gordon Zahn 1982
  "Disaster, No; Disappointment, Yes" ~ A copy of the COMMONWEAL with an article by Zahn. ~ Zahn is discussing the draft of the November pastoral and its support of peace and disarmament. However the allowance for the use of nuclear weapons as a deterrence is not supported by Zahn and he uses the illustration of the German Catholics failure to witness against Auschwitz and the potential for recurrence of destruction with nuclear weapons. ~ COMMONWEAL ~ CIX ~ 14 ~ 435-436 ~ August 13
• CZHN 2/02991 Document : Article: Gordon Zahn 1982
  "Military Chaplains: Defining Their Ministry" ~ The original article from AMERICA. ~ The article discusses the role of the chaplain in the military and the need of special training for military chaplains. Zahn advocates the use of civilian chaplains on the grounds that many of the chaplains do not want their presence to be considered to be advocating war. ~ AMERICA ~ 147 ~ 4 ~ 67-75 ~ August 7-14,
• CZHN 2/02989 Correpondence : Gordon Zahn 1982
  A letter to Dr. Schuerger. First of two attached letters. ~ Zahn is explaining that his article was stating that military chaplains should not wear uniforms or have rank because it advocates war. Zahn's more important point, however, is that the chaplains need more extensive training in counseling for the war situation.
• CZHN 6/07933 Correspondence : Dale E. Hammerschmidt - Letter to Gordon Zahn 1982
  Hammerschmidt informs Zahn that he is not certain when he'll be able to return to the Waldviertel. ~ 09/no day
• CZHN 6/07948 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn - Letter addressed "Your Eminence" 1982
  Zahn shares his appreciation of the efforts made in leadership regarding the matters of nuclear weapons and conscription.
• CZHN 6/08436 Correspondence : Joe Madison - Response Memo to Gordon Zahn 1982
  He claims that Zahn implies that St. Thomas Aquanis and other approved theologians are out dated. Asks if Zahn is an approved Catholic theologian and why he did not get his degree in theology. ~ 10/19 ~ Boulder Creek, CA
• CZHN 3/04220 Correspondence : Mary 1982
  A letter to Gordon Zahn. ~ She appreciates Gordon sharing his correspondence to Micheal Groden and John Moynihan with her. Gordon's letter confirms her own doubts about the effectiveness of the Steering Committee.
• CZHN 6/07946 Correspondence : Peggy - Letter to Gordon Zahn 1982
  The author sends her thoughts on the bishops' pastoral.
• CZHN 2/02988 Correspondence : Schuerger, Raymond D. V. M. 1982
  A letter to Zahn with two attached letters. ~ Schuerger is writing Zahn regarding an article on military chaplains. Schuerger disagrees with Zahn's belief in a non-military chaplaincy and his bias in information and interpretation.
• CZHN 2/02990 Correspondence : Schuerger, Raymond D. V. M. 1982
  A letter to Zahn. Second of two attached letters. ~ Schuerger is stating the importance of military chaplains to wear uniforms in order to have the men relate to and respect him. He continues to state the importance in having a chaplain to maintain the morale of the troops, and that they have to be realistic to the situation that they are in and in their teachings in order to have the men's respect.
• CZHN 6/07903 Correspondence : The St. Anselm faculty - Letter to the students of the Class of 1982 1982
  The faculty share their concerns with having Ambassador Jeane J. Kirkpatrick as commencement speaker and recipient of an honorary degree. ~ 04/no day
• CZHN 3/04143 Correspondence : Thomas C. Cornell 1982
  A letter to Archbishop Joseph Bernardin. ~ He is grateful for the opportunity to participate in the formation of the Pastoral Letter on Peace and War. His goes on to list specific suggestions for change.
• CZHN 6/07921 Correspondence : Thomas J. McGuire, Assistant Director for Alternative Service - Letter to Bishop Walter F. Sullivan 1982
  McGuire thanks Sullivan for his letter to Mr. Williams commenting on the proposed Alternative Service regulations.
• CZHN 6/08439 Correspondence : William W. Owens - Reaction letter 1982
  He urges Dr. Zahn to read the attached article because he feel that the U.S.S.R. is behind the nuclear freeze movement and that they are trying to dupe the US into disarming when they have no intention to follow through with their treaty.
• CZHN 10/13053 Declaration of tax : Gordon Zahn - Form 1-es Declaration of Estimated Tax 1982
  Gordon's completed worksheet for taxes owed, totaling $500. ~ MA
• CZHN 4/05280 Document / Letters : Gordon Zahn, Colman Barry, Bob Jensen, Sylvester Theisen - of St. John's University ~ Eleventh conference of the institute for spirituality, "Prayer in the Movement for Peace" 1982
  Program of times, speakers and events to take place at the workshop. Correspondence between St. John's and Gordon. ~ 10/16--Gordon is to present "Protest and Prayer: The Spiritualities of Peace." 6/23--Colman invites Gordon to be a presentor at the conference, saying he can choose his topic. 7/1--Gordon responds that he would love to attend and talks of travel logistics. 9/24--Bob asks Gordon if he would be willing to give an interview to a local TV station during his visit. 10/6--Sylvester tells Gordon that he is scheduled for his presentation at the conference, for a Pax Christi meeting that evening, for a videotaped discussion the next day with an interview from a reporter to follow, and to introduce and show the film The Refusal later that same day. (!)
• CZHN 4/05341b Document : "Disarmament Days" 1982
  Pamphlet for a conference to be held at Regis College where Gordon is the featured speaker. ~ The schedule of events includes Gordon giving a lecture entilted "The Church and the Arms Race: Is the Catholic Church Becoming a Peace Church?" A picture of Gordon and a short biography are included on the back. ~ 3/9-10
• CZHN 4/05228 Document : "Seeking Peace? Work for Justice!" New England Christian Life Communities Spring Regional Conference 1982
  Pamphlet for the conference with times, dates and speakers included. ~ Gordon Zahn is scheduled to speak on "War and Peace--Pax Christi." ~ 5/7-9
• CZHN 4/05317 Document : Gordon Zahn 1982
  "Nuclear War and the Christian Conscience" ~ Correspondence between Gordon and Roger Marchand, editor of Liguorian magazine with an article for publication attached (a duplicate copy is also included). ~ 3/25-- Roger writes Gordon that they plan to publish his article but 25 lines need to be cut, and he hopes it is acceptable. A page of the proposed cuts is attached. 3/30--Gordon responds with his permission to print with the necessary cuts made. In his essay, Gordon addresses the moral decision of Christians to support a war or not. He describes the increasingly pacifist declarations of the church hierarchy concerning war, and he calls for both individual and collective efforts to bring an end of war.
• CZHN 4/05288 Document : Gordon Zahn 1982
  17-page essay written by Gordon about Pope John XXIII's encyclical on war and peace, Pacem in Terris. The essay was written for Gordon's presentation at College of the Pacific. ~ Gordon writes on the transition of the Church's stance on war to a more pacifist stance, recognizing John XXIII's contribution. He calls for changes in the moral formation of individuals who sustain war, and launches into a discussion of the philosophical and social explanations for warmaking. Ultimately, Gordon contends that individual perceptions must be changed concerning peace and war, and that the church has a primary role in this regard. ~ presented 4/23
• CZHN 4/05285 Document : Gordon Zahn 1982
  2 letters and an article that Gordon wrote on Pacem in Terris, an encyclical on war and peace issued by Pope John XXIII. ~ 7/20--Editor of WORLDVIEW asks Gordon if he would edit his article to be published in the Silver Anniversary issue. 8/10--Gordon writes a letter to the editor with suggestions of editorial changes for the article with the article attached. In the article Gordon recounts Pope John XXIII's Pacem in Terris statement and explains how the church has moved to a more pacifist stance concerning the war issue. He gets into a philosophical discussion of explanations for warmaking, and offers some vision for the future.
• CZHN 4/05258 Document : Gordon Zahn 1982
  Book review in WORLDVIEW of Eastern Politics of the Vatican 1917-1979 by Hansjakob Stehle. ~ Gordon describes the book as an account of the relationship of the church with Russia and its satellite countries as well as with Germany. The author is commended for his exploration of the offical policies of the church and the problem of balance between spiritual and secular authority of its leaders in diplomatic relations. ~ Worldview ~ 35-36 ~ February
• CZHN 4/05227 Document : Gordon Zahn 1982
  Book review of The Gestalts of War by Sue Mansfield and The War Trap by Bruce Bueno de Mesquita in WORLDVIEW. ~ Gordon describes Mansfield's article as a readable inquiry into the origins and meaning of war as a social institution. He describes Mesquita's book as unreadable and intimidating as he discusses the espected utility of wars in terms of mathematical calculations. ~ Worldview ~ 24 ~ July
• CZHN 4/05276 Document : Gordon Zahn 1982
  Marjorie Keenan, John Paul Szura ~ All three authors are writing as members of Pax Christi USA ~ Zahn--"Nuclear Weapons: The Problem With Possession"; Keenan--"Pope John Paul II As Peacemaker"; Szura--"Is Disarmament Realistic Love?" ~ All three articles appeared on different dates in Western Michigan Catholic. ~ Gordon, 8/12--Gordon writes in anticipation of the American hierarchy's statement on war and peace. He says that although the bishops have condemned the use and threat of use of nuclear weapons, they have not addressed the issue of the production and possession of nuclear weapons which Gordon claims is active and continuing preparation for nuclear war. Keenan, 7/22--Marjorie recounts Pope John Paul II's work for peace and his statements, one being that human dignity is undermined whenever we do not do everything possible to preserve peace. He also states that it is urgent that the world equip itself with effective means of negotiation, and work for justice in order to achieve peace. Szura, 8/19--John addresses the concern of some Catholics that the condemnation of nuclear weapons on the basis of Christian love is not realistic. He denounces the idea that there are good and evil countries, and makes a popular appeal saying that we are all equally human. ~ Western Michigan Catholic ~ Grand Rapids, MI
• CZHN 4/05318 Document : Gordon Zahn 1982
  Memorandum of testimony prepared for the Bishops' committee on War and Peace addressed to Most Rev. Joseph Bernardin, Chairman--9 pages. ~ Gordon recommends that the condemnation of acts of war aimed at entire cities issued by the Vatican Council be extended to include the possession and manufacture of nuclear weapons. He contends that any modern war cannot meet the just war guidelines and considerable effort should be put into ending the arms race.
• CZHN 3/04137 Document : Grisez, Germain 1982
  Some Observations and Suggestions on the First Draft (June 11, 1982) of the United States Bishops' Pastoral Letter on War and Peace. ~ "God's Hope in a Time of Fear" ~ He believes there is a serious defect in the first draft. The present U. S. deterrent must be condemned as morally evil, but the letter says it may be approved as morally tolerable.
• CZHN 3/04135 Document : Lawler, William 1982
  Observation on: A Draft of a Pastoral Letter of the American Bishops "God's Hope in a Time of Fear" ~ A critique on the Pastoral Letter. ~ He feels a Pastoral Letter on the themes touched in this Draft could be most valuable for the Church. But such an important document needs a fuller and more satifying consultation among bishops and their various theological consultants.
• CZHN 4/05250 Document : Program for the commencement exercises for St. John's University. 1982
  Gordon is to receive the Pax Christi Award at the ceremony. An article from St. John's COMMUNITY is attached (5/13) giving background information about Gordon and the award.
• CZHN 4/05306 Document, Letters : Gordon Zahn 1982
  "America's Newest 'Crime Wave'" ~ 10-page essay (a duplicate copy is attached) with correspondence between and editors of COMMONWEAL and U.S. CATHOLIC. ~ 7/19--Gordon writes to Rev. Brummel of U.S. CATHOLIC to tell him what he has been up to and to ask him to publish his article. 8/11--Editor of U.S. CATHOLIC writes back to say they will not publish it. 7/13--Gordon writes Kevin Axe of U.S .CATHOLIC to say that he has not yet heard anything regarding the status of his article. 7/16--Gordon writes to James O'Gara of COMMONWEAL to update him on the Eller trial and to ask him to publish his article. By "Crime Wave" Gordon is referring to the crime of refusing to register for the draft. He says that there are an estimated half-million who have committed this 'crime' and the Selective Service system has expanded to draft more effectively and to find these draft dodgers. Gordon warns against military domination and encourages the Church to stand behind its members in their decisions. He also asserts that the law and the penalty concerning conscription should be re-evaluated.

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