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. Spelman Spotlight September 24, 1979 Page 10 A Spelman Woman By Roionda G. Watts The big smile and dimples belong to Brenda V. Smith from Fort Pierce, Fla. She is a French and political science major with a Spanish minor who will be spen ding her senior year in Paris, France as one of two Spelman recipients of the Merrill Scholar ship. Brenda feels as though Spelman has aided a great deal in her growth. “This experience could not have been duplicated anywhere else. It’s taught me to be strong and stand up for myself.” “I’d really like to be an am bassador in a French-speaking country,” she said. “I’m in terested in international law and the relationship between coun tries.” Brenda has made the Dean’s List every semester, was one of the recipients of the Haitian study abroad program her J unior year, attained an academic scholarship and was a National Merit Scholar. She is a member of Pi Sigma Alpha, the National Political Science Honor Society, Pi Delta Phi, the National French Honor Society, and the Alpha Kappa Alpha sorority. She has held offices such as social chairperson for the class of ’80, historian for the Alpha Kap pa Alpha sorority and vice- president of “Le Circle Francais” French Club. Brenda was an at tendant on the Sigma Court her sophomore year. Because of the Merrill Scholarship she chose to forfeit the position as first at tendant of the 1979-80 Maroon and White Court. Brenda’s hobbies are swim ming, running, visiting museums and making handcrafts. She feels that personal relationships between men and women should be based on ap preciation of the other person’s worth. “Many people around here (in the Atlanta University Center) may appreciate only one aspect of the other person, but it should be total appreciation.” In Paris Brenda will be studying how the Carribean, American and African women there perceive themselves as part _of the European culture. Brenda’s address abroad: Brenda V. Smith Institut d’Etudes Europeenes 7, Rue desCademer* 44000 Nantes, France You Tiger, You! Moonies on the Move second coming of Christ." Rev. Moon’s teachings are encased in a book entitled “The Divine Prin ciple.” The book summarizes the revelations and spiritual insights Rev. Moon received during nine years prayer, study and spiritual search. J ames N. Lewis, author of “The Unification Church of Sun Myung Moon” expressed dismay upon learning that members found difficulty in understanding ,Rev. Moon’s text. He writes “...Other officials in the hierar chy were interviewed and three things stood out: 1( they were totally dedicated to their tasks, 2) they easily parroted the same irrational syncretistic philosophy, and 3) none had read all of the Divine Principle themselves, only the teaching workbook.” Atlanta is a potential mecca for the many new religious movements due to the heavy con centration of colleges and univer sities in and around its boun daries. Disillusioned youths are prime targets for spiritual splinter groups. Their inability to accept the traditional church has promp ted the spiritual revolution in this country. According to Lewis, “Recruitment focuses upon college-age youth because they can easily assume the austere communal lifestyle.” The central office for the Atlanta based Unification Chur ch is a two-story home located on Highland Avenue. There are 12 active missionaries inhabiting the center. The church boasts over 600 people involved in programs and activities in the Atlanta area. The church offers invitations to fellowship with such attractions as sports, films, lectures and discussions on moral leadership. The Atlanta Clean City Com mission recently awarded the Unification Church a certificate of merit for participating in a project “To beautify and enhance the quality of the Environment in Atlanta.” The Atlanta based church is reportedly able to sustain itself through the salesmanship of its missionaries. Funds are raised and used to pay for such necessities as food and utilities. According to Thomas Azar, the state official for the Unification Church, “We go out maybe five to seven days a month. Usually in the South people seem to like peanut brittle or some kind of candy. We sometime sell pins that say ‘In God We Trust’, ‘Love God’ or‘Trust God’.” Father John Adamski, pastor of Saint Anthony’s Church made the following observation, “I would question the Christian nature of the group. I think they do claim to be Christian people and yet I would wonder do their activities really reflect the presence of Christ in the world today. Dishonesty is not part of the Christian lifestyle. If in fact they are presenting themselves falsely then that does not connect to J esus at all.” In response to ciaims of decep tion by the missionaries, Azar refuted “Members carry or wear their Church identification cards at all times.” He went on to ex plain that missionaries never fail to identify themselves as belonging to the church, nor do they fail to explain to the curious the nature of the church. Personal property of the mem bers are given up to the church and henceforth becomes com munity property. The majority of the conveniences in the church were attained through members. “Truth inspires us to share what we have with one another,” ex plained Azar. “In fact most of the things we have here, the car, the stereo, is usually donated. You put it in the church, it is a kind of sharing.” continued Azar. The term “devout” takes on a greater more intense meaning when used in reference to the Unification members. It would seem that individuals are totally devoted to the principles of the Unification Church or they are non-members. According to Father Adamski, “It seems to me that the Unification Church, like some other religious groups, is built around a very intense sense of belonging in membership that I think is difficult to sustain over a long period of time, ana i won der whether in the midst of that intense kind of experience if a person is really free to decide in what direction they really want their life to go in.” A former member in England was reported to have resigned because of the “restrictive life style and exhausting work-load.” Reportedly once when she decided to allow her hair to grow the members questioned her motives, believing that she was trying to kindle sexual desires. Celibacy is a common practice among members. A major pur pose in forming the church was to elevate the moral standard in youths today. According to Azar, Rev. Moon feels; “The im morality in young people is something that will actually destroy the leadership for the future of this country.” “We believe that man lost his relationship with God through the misuse of love...Celibacy is to purify one’s heart and body.” ex plained Azar. Unification theology has reinterpreted the fall of man to the point where all sexual relations for any purpose other than procreation is a sin. Satan deceived Eve in the Gar den of Eden, Eve in turn con taminated Adam causing all the problems of the world to be based on sex. “I had to be celibate,” said Christopher Edwards, former “Moonie” and author of “Crazy for God.” “Not only was I celibate but after a while I became neuter. People in the group became neutor. Any sort of sexual experience you had before the group is treated with tremendous fear and guilt.” Reportedly after three years of celibacy, members may apply for a mate. If accepted the member will be married en masse with no fewer than 70 couples. After which time couples are separated for an undetermined length of time for an unknown purpose. The phenomenon of Rev. Moon himself is earth shattering. Virtually unknown prior to his (See MOONIES, pg. 11) By Carolita Jones Craig Marberry from Chicago, Illinois has been one of Spelman’s favorites since he was selected Mr. Freshman in 1977. Tall, dark and handsome Craig is a political science/english major studying under the pre-law program at Morehouse College. Very active in student and community life, he has held positions as corresponding secretary for the Atlanta Univer sity Center Chapter of SCLC, co- chairman of Know Your Roots Committee, volunteer worker for the re-election of Mayor May nard Jackson and a member of the NAACP. Academically. Craig is on top of things. He has remained on the Honor Roll and Dean's List since his arrival at Morehouse. He is a recipient of the Henry Barrows Academic Scholarship and the very prestigious Merrill Overseas Study-Travel Scholarship which entitles him to a year of study abroad. Craig has chosen the University of Aberdene in Scotland. Looking under the surface of Craig Marberry, one will find a very sensitive and serious young man who is headed for a suc cessful career. His philosophy is “Aim high and walk with God.” He enjoys reading, writing, playing chess, backgammon and Othello. When asked what he felt about Morehouse and Spelman, he replied, “I would simply like to see the rapport between Spelman and Morehouse improve. We’ve been dealing with the myth that we aren’t suppose to get along for so long. We should treat each other as individuals.” Shorn discusses modeling techniques with Debe Johnson, a model of the Atlanta University Center Fashion Troupe. Shortt on Fashion? By Phillip M. Jones ...Well not anymore thanks to Dennis Shortt and the Atlanta University Center Fashion Troupe (AUCFT)! For almost five years now, the A.U.C.F.T. has captivated audiences with a dazzling repertoire of sassy yet sensible fashion concepts. The Troupe is represented by Atlanta University Center studen ts from various classes. Working together as a family, they place a firm emphasis on unity and discipline. Their motto: The Cen ter is just one big “HOuse,” and the schools in the A.U. Center are rooms in the “House.” In an interview with Shortt, the troupe’s founder and director, I found a genuine concern for the appearance of the New Generation. No longer must the young black career person ap proach the fast growing, highly commercial fashion jungle unin formed. Mr. Shortt contends that knowing HOW to dress and not WHAT to dress in, is vital to suc cess. “Those who look good, feel good. Those who feel good, do good!” The troupe’s latest venture in volves a 10-project tour designed to raise $80,000 for the Atlanta University Center. The troupe plans to travel to various colleges and universities around the coun try, giving fashion shows and Grooming For Success seminars geared toward educating the black student in how to dress for a job interview. It is easy to see how the A.U.C.F.T. has received so much positive publicity. Hours and hours of work go into every fashion show. There’s no cutting corners and the models really give their all. Going to school and being a part of such a tight troupe can be demanding, but Shortt en courages the students to maintain good study habits. (See SHORTT, pg. 11)