Article October 22, 1990 Issue

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Omaha World-Herald

From Omaha World-Herald, Saturday, April 28, 1990

"Religion Called Pivotal in Europe"

"Religion is playing a 'pivotal role' in the democratization of Eastern and Central Europe, with church pastors taking part in new governments and providing moral guidance for their countries, said Rep. Doug Bereuter, R-Neb.

"'By their deeds and by their words, the clergy and laity of these long-oppressed religious communities are frequently ... acting as a moral beacon for a new era for their countries and the world,' Bereuter said....

"In addition, he said, churches have provided a 'moral beacon' for governments in dealing with former communist leaders....

"Unrich Seidel, pastor of the Nickolai Church in Leipzig ... has offered shelter to his former tormentors."

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