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Archodiocese of Minneapplis-St. Paul who holds a Masters degtee in English from the University of Minnesota and a Ph.D. in American Studies from Yale scandalously forsook his freely vowed commitment to spiritually guide the gullible laity who foot the bills for these pontifical charlatans. He renounced his "call from God" and took up with a thrice-married cherub.

Without attempting to be embarassingly disrespectful to the memory of our thirty-fifth President, we would remind you that his indiscretions were not uncommon among our leaders and legislators. Wayne and Wilbur, taught us all that yes, dearie, there is sex after sixty.

It is reliably estimated that upwards to 80% of the American Catholics ignore the official line of the Church on matters of birth control. And increasingly, some time-honored taboos such as abortion, pre-marital sex, adultery and even homosex are gaining winning acceptance.

Why man has labored so assiduously to codify injunctions against every sort of sexual thought, word or deed is indeed a puzzlement. That this futile effort continues even today is revealed in the recent attempts to ban the production of "Oh Calcutta" and Perk's pornography poll. Few have ever maintained flawless fidelity to these "lofty" ideals. It was reported last year that Pope Paul VI had once had an affair with a young French actor. His

Holiness denied the allegation as "ignoble and slanderous."

I don't think we break any inconoclastic frontiers when we suggest that contemporary sexual morality as it is presently drafted needs a major overhaul and the beneficiaries would include all segments of society. What mysterious force impels people to so masochistic an endeavor certainly is not inspired by the Divine paradigm. It might be well to point out that in Christian mythology the Godhead consists of three distinct persons, two of them the Father and the Son strongly perceived as masculine and a somewhat neuter Holy Spirit. The asence of a female component in this triune personage certainly suggests a less than heterosexual composition in the Divine Plan. At some point, one person, the Son, temporarily departed his celestial abode to take up residence in more mundane quarters.

Both the divinity and sexual orientation of Jesus has been the subject of some speculation. Our own views somewhat parallel those of Arianism regarding Jesus' divinity. But we are strongly persuaded by the logical sequence advanced some time ago in these pages by Leon Stevens. It is well known he points out that Jesus preached the gospel of love and the brotherhood of man, and that his love for humankind was all-inclusive. That St. John is his gospel account describes him-

self as the "disciple whom he (Jesus) loved" (John 19:26) seems to suggest a homosexual relationship. We know that Jesus never married and so theologians were spared the intractable dilemma of deciding on the probable divinity of his children.

Gays quite intelligently reject the double standard of sexual morality so popular among heterosexuals. They certainly are no more sexually indulgent than their straight counterparts.

The moral order which for centuries has been held together by regulations prescribed by the privileged is painfully giving way to anarchy in moral matters. Before Ochlocratic chaos overtakes society, a new sane moral order must be evolved in which the rights and safety of all sexual citizens are guaranteed and proscriptions which harm no one, and by which gays courageously refuse to be bound, are outlawed.

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OPENING OF NEW

ORIENTALE

"Orientale," a unique fundraising project of the Friends of CLEVELAND BALLET, featuring a sale of hand-woven Oriental rugs--both contemporary and antique-from Iran, India, China and Turkey will be held on November 17, 18 and 19 at Pavilion Mall on Chagrin Boulevard between Green and Richmond Roads.

Large room-size rugs, ha!! runners, wall hangings and small pieces suitable for use as placemats, all hand-woven from pure silk and wool, will be available. Prices will range from $15 for the small mats to several thousand dollars for rare antiques. All prices are substantially lower than today's retail costs. Mastercharge and Bankamericard/Wisa will be accepted. Profits from the sale will help to finance the premiere of CLEVELAND BALLET's new Christmas production, "The Gift," which opens December 1st at the Hanna Theatre.

The selection of rugs at the sale will be broad enough to pique the interest of collectors and guides will be on hand to provide an introduction to the rugs of the East for the uninitiated. Each rug will be

labeled as to country of origin and material content and will be accompanied by a written appraisal prepared by an expert in the field of Oriental rugs at the time of the sale.

Thursday, November 17 will be the gala opening of the 3-day sale and will be celebrated with a wine and cheese party at 7 p.m. served by Shaker Beverage of Beachwood. Music and a cash bar will enhance the festive occasion. There is no admission charge for the sale but a $1.00 donation will be requested for the brochure on the history and art of Oriental rugmaking. Rug sale hours are:

Thursday, November 17, 5-10

p.m.

Friday, November 18 and Saturday, November 19, 11 a.m.9 p.m.

For additional information please call the CLEVELAND BALLET office at 621-2260. Mr. and Mrs. David L. Perkinson and Dr. and Mrs. William A. Martoccia are co-chairpersons.

Most of us gays appreciate the creative expression in all form of art(s). Here's a splendid opportunity for us to sensually delight in these works of art, and to purchase some of them for our future enjoyment.

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