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OUR LIFE MONTHLY, published by Ukrainian National Women's League of America VOL X X X V II _______________________ MARCH 1980 No. 3 EDITORIAL NOBEL PEACE PRIZE The 1979 Nobel Peace Prize was received by Mother Theresa, the founder of the Monastery of the Missionary of Charity. The document presenting the award stated: This year, the world is concerned with the fate of little children, fugitives, and the poor. Mother Theresa devoted herself to this goal,and by doing so, helped the cause of peace in the world.” On receiving the Novel Peace Prize, Mother Theresa claimed:” !, myself am not worthy of this honor, but I am glad the world knows about the poor, sick, and the needy.” Usually, the Nobel Peace Prize is awarded to politicians who manage to temporarily solve a problem between warring neighboring nations. How ironic! This always seems to bring about confusion, and even threats to the peace. This was the case in 1973, when Henry Kissinger and Lia Duk Bo were awarded for their work in Vietnam. In 1978, Sadat and Begin received their award within a fortress. This time, when Mother Theresa received her award, the peace was not threatened. In 1975, the Temple of Understanding sponsored the spiritual Summit Conference at the United Nations. Present were American Indians, Hindus, and representatives of all other races and nationalities. Islam, Buddism, Judaism, Christianity, and the Hindu religion were all represented. Each speaker seemed to agree that unity does not mean assimilation;it means, rather, believing your own beliefs, but not ridiculing others for their beliefs. As mentioned before, there were five speakers, among them two women. Although it can be said of each one of them that they spoke intelligently, were well- informed, acquainted with their subjects pious, and the women speakers surpassed these descriptions. It seemed that saints stood before us. They made no attempt to strike a pose, to win admiration or popularity or to make a good impression. The first woman to speak was the Indian Gazatio Devi, a representative of the Hindu religion. Dressed in a sari and wearing the Hindu markings on her forehead, she began by singing a prayer. The words which most impressed themselves on the audience related that God is to be found internally within every person and that everyone carries a responsibility not just for themselves but others too. The third speaker to appear was Mother Theresa. Dressed in white with a blue trim, she spoke of the love given us by Christ: she said that the ability to help others is given us by the grace of God, and that she is only too glad to help the needy. At that moment, I felt the urge to write of this Conference, especially of Mother Theresa. But how can one describe the warm eyes, the expression of holiness, the wrinkled face? But I could never forget this personification of goodness and love. We are living in an age of advanced technology and materialism, which stifofles spiritual values. Individuals and even entire nations are acting in a way not worthy the people of the 20-th century. Looking for some escape, some solution, people are turning to spiritual rebirth. Hence, the formation of religious sects. All this is an escape from the harsh reality of our surFoundings. Women are beginning to play a major role in this spiritual rebirth. And the presentation of the Nobel Peace Prize to a woman confirms this phenomenon. Reading the letters of our women from Ukraine, Political prisoners from Siberia, Mordovia, and Kazakhstan, we again see the important role women play in our nation. The patriotism of these women lies deep within them, within the furthest reaches of their “self”. Their feelings toward all is so far reaching and noble. PENNSYLVANIA WOMEN HAVE AN EQUAL RIGHTS ADVOCATE The Philadelphia Regional Council of the UNWLA at a recent luncheon of the Philadelphia Federation of Women Clubs and Allied Organizations had the pleasure of meeting Mrs. Alma R. Jacobs who agreed to an interview for our publication. On December 1979, Governor Dick Thornburg appointed Mrs. Jacobs as chairperson of the Commission for Women in Pennsylvania. She is employed by Bell Telephone of Pennsylvania as Public Affairs Manager. Mrs. Jacobs, who is married to J. Alexander Jacobs Esquire, has a long history of serving on many community and political committees. Besides her varied activities on the state level, she was also active in business organizations which led to her nomination for “Women of the Year 1976” by the Pennsylvania Federation of Business and Professional Women. She serves as a board member on many committees as the Federation of Women's Clubs of Philadelphia etc. Recently, she was elected as Republican Area Chairman for Montgomery County Area 15. Mrs. Jacobs is listed in Who’s Who in American Politics 1973- 1976 and World Who’s Who of Women 1978. Throughout the interview Mrs. Jacobs spoke eloquently and convincingly about her dedication in maintaing the goal 22 НАШЕ ЖИТТЯ, БЕРЕЗЕНЬ 1980 Видання C оюзу Українок A мерики - перевидано в електронному форматі в 2012 році . A рхів C У A - Ню Йорк , Н . Й . C Ш A.
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