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r Page2 Monday, November 13,1989 \/ The Daily Collegian Opinions _ Bible translation not perverted Dear Editor, The theological 'and historical distortions recently presented in your columns by Bill Stout need to be addressed. Don't turn the Good News into Bad News. BUI. You state that the Good News Bible "Is based on the Masoretic Text..in sharp contrast to the King James Version which is based...on that of William (Tyndale, who was burned at the stake for willfully perverting' the meaning ofthe scriptures." 1 .dc- not promote one translation of the Bible over another. The perfect translation of the Bible does not — and never will — exist I agree that the King James Version contains errors in translation. I quote from It because I believe it is the most accurate version available to us In English. You disagree with me In this and It is quite fine that you do so. But your facts are wrong. The Old Testament of the KJV is. contrary to your understanding based on the Masoretic text the New Testament of the KJV is based on the Textus Receptus. This text -has been widely accepted by scholars for centuries and is the text upon which the New Testament has been based for the Waldenses. the���Alblgenses, the Greek Orthodox Church, Luther's German Bible, Olivetan's French Bible, the Geneva Bible and - among others. It Just so happens- WilliamTyndale'sBible. wllllam Tyndale was the flrst person to translate the Bible Into English from the original Greek and Hebrew. Because of this his Incomplete version, did have considerable influence over the wording of the KJV. published in 1611,75 years after his execution. The question becomes whether this wording accurately reflects the original manuscripts. Most scholars during the past four centuries believe it does. Tyndale was not put to death for "wtUtully perverting" the meaning of the scriptures although he was accused of this. He was put to death because he translated the Bible into English. The powers that existed in his day were afraid of the impact that this book would have on people if translated Into everyday languages. Tyndale was a hero who died so that we can read the Bible today in our native language. Without the sacrifice of people such as him there would be neither KJV nor the Good News Bible. He died so that people such as you and I can be enlightened by the truth. If you prefer the Good News Bible rather than the - KJV t have no problem with that What I do have a problem with is your continued and mpiCROUS ALLEGATION THAT UNPSR PLP TESTAMENT LAW WOMEN ARE FORCED TO MARRY MEN THAT RAPE THEM! You take an error in the translation of an esoteric verse In the Bible, quote It out of context mutilate historical facts and claim to present the truth of our Judeo-Christian ethic. You distort history, theology and common sense with this nonsense. You offend the decency that Christianity stands for. YOU EELJTJLE IHE serious and PERVASIVS^»ROBLEM OF VIOLENT RAPE. Can you name one responsible Christian who has ever lived anywhere at anytime who agrees with you In this? What you are saying Is ridiculous and absurd. If people were executed today for "willfully perverting" the meaning ^f scriptures (as you wrongfully claim William Tyndale was) then you would no longer be with us, BUI. Sincerely. GULatta READER RESPONSE to The Daily Collegian Is welcome. Please send letters of 250 words or less to: The Dally Collegian Keats Campus Bldg. - California State University, Fresno Fresno, CA 93740-0042. Letters must be signed by the author and list a phone number for verification. 50 ways to leave your landlord Marcus Musacchio Roaches th my cupboards, Antsonmywall Kill my landlord Kill my landlord TnetoUetsbackedup IcansmeUttjromthehaU, Kill my landlord Kill my landlord Landlord, the ugly word alone reminds me what a feudal system it Is I Uve under. There are nearly 20.000 students here, and a great many of us Uve in the many apartments surrounding the campus. They're certainly not the tenements portrayed by Eddie Murphy in Mr. Robinson's Neighborhood, but after making a clean sweep of Bulldog Lane housii.g • and moving on down Barstow, I'm beginning to feel a special empathy for the enraged tenant Bulldog lone Village famished, clean and warm abeauiifidplacetoUve^ especially tfyouenjoyedu\e dorm It seems thai many managers of area apartments see themselves a a ail powerful babysitters, rather than someone we pay to manage the apartments we Uve in. They don't give a hoot about a single one of us because every semester there are more and more students looking for any apartment near school. TheCalifomians are so nice you can party with football studs but remember your galoshes, 'cause at night the whole place foods. • Surprisingly enough, as renters, we do have rights. By golly, they're spelled out in sections 1940-1954 of the CaUfonila CM1 Code, plain as a squashed fly on a chocolate-chip cookie. I leafed through this section, quite confused then called James Swanson, a local lawyer who gives free legal advice to Fresno State students. Swanson said he gets calls almost every day from students who are upset with their landlords, especially where security deposits are concerned *v" "They can be pretty unscrupulous at times," said Swanson of some landlord's handling ofthe security deposit Landlords often earn interest on the deposits, and are under no legal obligation to return the interest to the renters, he said. Wluitalovely complex trees, apool and soda machines If they'd return your deposit thepfacewaukibeadream The security deposit covers unpaid rent cleaning and negligent damages by the tenant The landlord may not deduct money for normal wear and tear, arid must re turn the balance of the deposit In either two weeks if it is belnghekl to cover unpaid rent or In 30 days if it is being held to cover cleaning or damages. A landlord who withholds a deposit in bad faith can be subject to a $200 fine. In addition i o actual damages. Got no screens onrny window. abrokendeadboUonmydoor, can't pay the rising rent 'cause rmsodamnpoor, Did you know tenants may take necessary repairs into their own hands and deduct the charges from the rent if the landlord doesn't respond to a written request In 30 days? j Landlord uwn't take my check wants amoney orderinstead sar-.'oryoucanpay me cash" lsay^andyoucanglvemenead'' And tenants are protected against retaliation by the landlord. The landlord can be held liable for evicting a tenant because of a personality clash. The Plaza is is a lovely place the grass so neatly mowed but don't invite your friends because their cars will surely get towed The Civil Code contains a long section on tenants' obligations, but little on landlords' obligations. Swanson said, however, that the landlord is responsible for providing a safe and livable apartment Just a big bodied woman or a tired, angry oid man Don't call (f there's a problem They're too busy to give a darrjx But is it too much to expect them to treat their tenants with the ex urtesv and respect that is |o Important in most other business relationships? I'm talking about working problems out Instead of saying "Sony, that's thepoUcy-" or kindly letting a locked - out tenant into his apartment, without charging him $10; or not making a tenant go to the bank and get cash because the manager doesn't want to take a perfectly good check from a baby-faced 24-year-old student But some managers aren't out to make friends, only an extra buck. Won'tjix my shower rvebeensunkingforaweek Go to landlord's office Landlord says, "-Get out, kid, you reek" So knowyour rights, but don't kill your landlord. Instead call Swanson for free legal advice at 441 -7991. Most importantly, read your rental contract— carefully- next time before moving in. And remember, the day you sign it may be the last you see ofthe manager's sniffing lace. Arbor Place Apartments the walls are wafer thin everything Is electric God, f wtshld never moved in. THE DAILY COLLEGIAN Graphic*. Bdirof .....0*c*. R-miiex 1km Bffiur Thar Swift Editor in Chief Michiel S. Green MwiifingEdior. JC-JJy OTfefll Newi Ediior AUu Loe Ccj-yEdiio*—Doni^Aa*Mnder Erie-iM-ne«Ediior.„__ „.^Jummi* Hcwkn ^P-P"Cyruhi» B«ie-, D-bor-h A. Lm^BahQ^Soaa^Mm^h., SportiWiiten: &m Br#Mn. Dwm Jco^ Plwtop-rphen: M*AMiito,T--TyI»k-»c-i,D«vidT-Ii--. Buiineii Manager Gecrge Hind*-**) -- Advenii ng Manager Mii-y Kirtbun Ad Productioi Manager Ducy Knigfat ri-iDaiyCda>-kni wop*- mMmtaTmli&EE^^ ' '"***■■-*-*r***-**»«rso*** ■**---■■'-- rtfiriiiWiiiiiirtti
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Title | 1989_11 The Daily Collegian November 1989 |
Alternative Title | Daily Collegian (California State University, Fresno) |
Publisher | Associated Students of Fresno State, Fresno, Calif. |
Publication Date | 1989 |
Description | Daily (except weedends) during the school year. Microfilm. Palo Alto, Calif.: BMI Library Microfilms, 1986- microfilm reels; 35 mm. Vol.1, no.1 (Feb 8, 1922)- |
Subject | California State University, Fresno -- Periodicals. |
Contributors | Associated Students of Fresno State. |
Coverage | Vol.1 no.1 (Feb 8, 1922)- to present |
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Title | November 13, 1989, Page 2 |
Alternative Title | Daily Collegian (California State University, Fresno) |
Publisher | Associated Students of Fresno State, Fresno, Calif. |
Publication Date | 1989 |
Description | Daily (except weedends) during the school year. Microfilm. Palo Alto, Calif.: BMI Library Microfilms, 1986- microfilm reels; 35 mm. Vol.1, no.1 (Feb 8, 1922)- |
Subject | California State University, Fresno -- Periodicals. |
Contributors | Associated Students of Fresno State. |
Coverage | Vol.1 no.1 (Feb 8, 1922)- to present |
Format | Microfilm reels, 35 mm. |
Technical Information | Scanned at 600 dpi; TIFF; Microfilm ScanPro 2000 "E-image data" |
Language | eng |
Full-Text-Search | r Page2 Monday, November 13,1989 \/ The Daily Collegian Opinions _ Bible translation not perverted Dear Editor, The theological 'and historical distortions recently presented in your columns by Bill Stout need to be addressed. Don't turn the Good News into Bad News. BUI. You state that the Good News Bible "Is based on the Masoretic Text..in sharp contrast to the King James Version which is based...on that of William (Tyndale, who was burned at the stake for willfully perverting' the meaning ofthe scriptures." 1 .dc- not promote one translation of the Bible over another. The perfect translation of the Bible does not — and never will — exist I agree that the King James Version contains errors in translation. I quote from It because I believe it is the most accurate version available to us In English. You disagree with me In this and It is quite fine that you do so. But your facts are wrong. The Old Testament of the KJV is. contrary to your understanding based on the Masoretic text the New Testament of the KJV is based on the Textus Receptus. This text -has been widely accepted by scholars for centuries and is the text upon which the New Testament has been based for the Waldenses. the���Alblgenses, the Greek Orthodox Church, Luther's German Bible, Olivetan's French Bible, the Geneva Bible and - among others. It Just so happens- WilliamTyndale'sBible. wllllam Tyndale was the flrst person to translate the Bible Into English from the original Greek and Hebrew. Because of this his Incomplete version, did have considerable influence over the wording of the KJV. published in 1611,75 years after his execution. The question becomes whether this wording accurately reflects the original manuscripts. Most scholars during the past four centuries believe it does. Tyndale was not put to death for "wtUtully perverting" the meaning of the scriptures although he was accused of this. He was put to death because he translated the Bible into English. The powers that existed in his day were afraid of the impact that this book would have on people if translated Into everyday languages. Tyndale was a hero who died so that we can read the Bible today in our native language. Without the sacrifice of people such as him there would be neither KJV nor the Good News Bible. He died so that people such as you and I can be enlightened by the truth. If you prefer the Good News Bible rather than the - KJV t have no problem with that What I do have a problem with is your continued and mpiCROUS ALLEGATION THAT UNPSR PLP TESTAMENT LAW WOMEN ARE FORCED TO MARRY MEN THAT RAPE THEM! You take an error in the translation of an esoteric verse In the Bible, quote It out of context mutilate historical facts and claim to present the truth of our Judeo-Christian ethic. You distort history, theology and common sense with this nonsense. You offend the decency that Christianity stands for. YOU EELJTJLE IHE serious and PERVASIVS^»ROBLEM OF VIOLENT RAPE. Can you name one responsible Christian who has ever lived anywhere at anytime who agrees with you In this? What you are saying Is ridiculous and absurd. If people were executed today for "willfully perverting" the meaning ^f scriptures (as you wrongfully claim William Tyndale was) then you would no longer be with us, BUI. Sincerely. GULatta READER RESPONSE to The Daily Collegian Is welcome. Please send letters of 250 words or less to: The Dally Collegian Keats Campus Bldg. - California State University, Fresno Fresno, CA 93740-0042. Letters must be signed by the author and list a phone number for verification. 50 ways to leave your landlord Marcus Musacchio Roaches th my cupboards, Antsonmywall Kill my landlord Kill my landlord TnetoUetsbackedup IcansmeUttjromthehaU, Kill my landlord Kill my landlord Landlord, the ugly word alone reminds me what a feudal system it Is I Uve under. There are nearly 20.000 students here, and a great many of us Uve in the many apartments surrounding the campus. They're certainly not the tenements portrayed by Eddie Murphy in Mr. Robinson's Neighborhood, but after making a clean sweep of Bulldog Lane housii.g • and moving on down Barstow, I'm beginning to feel a special empathy for the enraged tenant Bulldog lone Village famished, clean and warm abeauiifidplacetoUve^ especially tfyouenjoyedu\e dorm It seems thai many managers of area apartments see themselves a a ail powerful babysitters, rather than someone we pay to manage the apartments we Uve in. They don't give a hoot about a single one of us because every semester there are more and more students looking for any apartment near school. TheCalifomians are so nice you can party with football studs but remember your galoshes, 'cause at night the whole place foods. • Surprisingly enough, as renters, we do have rights. By golly, they're spelled out in sections 1940-1954 of the CaUfonila CM1 Code, plain as a squashed fly on a chocolate-chip cookie. I leafed through this section, quite confused then called James Swanson, a local lawyer who gives free legal advice to Fresno State students. Swanson said he gets calls almost every day from students who are upset with their landlords, especially where security deposits are concerned *v" "They can be pretty unscrupulous at times," said Swanson of some landlord's handling ofthe security deposit Landlords often earn interest on the deposits, and are under no legal obligation to return the interest to the renters, he said. Wluitalovely complex trees, apool and soda machines If they'd return your deposit thepfacewaukibeadream The security deposit covers unpaid rent cleaning and negligent damages by the tenant The landlord may not deduct money for normal wear and tear, arid must re turn the balance of the deposit In either two weeks if it is belnghekl to cover unpaid rent or In 30 days if it is being held to cover cleaning or damages. A landlord who withholds a deposit in bad faith can be subject to a $200 fine. In addition i o actual damages. Got no screens onrny window. abrokendeadboUonmydoor, can't pay the rising rent 'cause rmsodamnpoor, Did you know tenants may take necessary repairs into their own hands and deduct the charges from the rent if the landlord doesn't respond to a written request In 30 days? j Landlord uwn't take my check wants amoney orderinstead sar-.'oryoucanpay me cash" lsay^andyoucanglvemenead'' And tenants are protected against retaliation by the landlord. The landlord can be held liable for evicting a tenant because of a personality clash. The Plaza is is a lovely place the grass so neatly mowed but don't invite your friends because their cars will surely get towed The Civil Code contains a long section on tenants' obligations, but little on landlords' obligations. Swanson said, however, that the landlord is responsible for providing a safe and livable apartment Just a big bodied woman or a tired, angry oid man Don't call (f there's a problem They're too busy to give a darrjx But is it too much to expect them to treat their tenants with the ex urtesv and respect that is |o Important in most other business relationships? I'm talking about working problems out Instead of saying "Sony, that's thepoUcy-" or kindly letting a locked - out tenant into his apartment, without charging him $10; or not making a tenant go to the bank and get cash because the manager doesn't want to take a perfectly good check from a baby-faced 24-year-old student But some managers aren't out to make friends, only an extra buck. Won'tjix my shower rvebeensunkingforaweek Go to landlord's office Landlord says, "-Get out, kid, you reek" So knowyour rights, but don't kill your landlord. Instead call Swanson for free legal advice at 441 -7991. Most importantly, read your rental contract— carefully- next time before moving in. And remember, the day you sign it may be the last you see ofthe manager's sniffing lace. Arbor Place Apartments the walls are wafer thin everything Is electric God, f wtshld never moved in. THE DAILY COLLEGIAN Graphic*. Bdirof .....0*c*. R-miiex 1km Bffiur Thar Swift Editor in Chief Michiel S. Green MwiifingEdior. JC-JJy OTfefll Newi Ediior AUu Loe Ccj-yEdiio*—Doni^Aa*Mnder Erie-iM-ne«Ediior.„__ „.^Jummi* Hcwkn ^P-P"Cyruhi» B«ie-, D-bor-h A. Lm^BahQ^Soaa^Mm^h., SportiWiiten: &m Br#Mn. Dwm Jco^ Plwtop-rphen: M*AMiito,T--TyI»k-»c-i,D«vidT-Ii--. Buiineii Manager Gecrge Hind*-**) -- Advenii ng Manager Mii-y Kirtbun Ad Productioi Manager Ducy Knigfat ri-iDaiyCda>-kni wop*- mMmtaTmli&EE^^ ' '"***■■-*-*r***-**»«rso*** ■**---■■'-- rtfiriiiWiiiiiirtti |