Of course, the handbook does too. I dont even go to church anywhere around campus. both in this life and in the next. Whats your motive? Minor infractions include borrowing and not attending chapel and group devotions on a regular basis. This is taken from the oru web site . Other academic levels are not stringently held to these policies, but they must sign out if they want to return after curfew. -Having or Supporting Abortions, similar to the last one. 5:18; 1 Tim. I have visited Pensacola Christian College many times and am planning to go there this fall. So quit whining about some article some guy wrote on the internet 3 years ago about the strict standards set forth by some colleges and start asking yourself- do these standards actually bring people closer to God or are they pushing us further away? Expressions of dance performed in a manner that honors God and promotes holiness are permitted. Listed below are several principles that support and guide our approach to alcohol and are informed by the following Scripture texts: Prov. 4:3. All women are required to keep their skirts at knee-length or longer and receive no piercings beyond one in the earlobe. Students are not allowed to use, purchase, share, or possess alcoholic beverages, tobacco products, or any illegal drug on or off campus. __________________________ The students realize that they will be under strict rule. Use of food and drink is listed by Paul in a discussion of disputable matters. We are advised to be careful not to place stumbling blocks in a brothers way. Many who attend the strictest places were either home-schooled or went to hard-line fundy christian schools and churches their whole life. There are as many answers as there are people to consider the questions, because the world exists in shades of grey. Additionally, using any source (such as D.A. However was shocked at the unchristian like behavior these christains held. No video games may possess an M rating, nor are students allowed to own movies above the PG-13 rating. In fact, they DID say, students should not drink too much alcohol, thereby maintaining self-control over their bodies. The point of this article was not to condone drunkenness, but to challenge Cedarvilles policy against responsible alcohol consumption for adults. So go ahead and get offended on the internet because someone you dont even know wrote down the rules of strict colleges and made snarky comments about them. We are no worse off if we do not eat, and no better off if we do. Just like if we do a 270 double front flip on our jet ski, we are no better or worse off. And this is coming from someone who was offered a full scholarship to Liberty U and refused (stricter than this article implies-Biology majors beware, as evolution isnt even a theory to them). While BYU does accept students who do not belong to the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, they are still required to participate in the community as if they were. Please, be wise! 16 17. Or would he rather you come to him of your own free will and respect him because you want to not because you have to. You already know, lots of persons are looking around for this information, you can aid them greatly. Or are they treating free-willed adults as if petulant children incapable of forging their own individual perceptions, decisions, and behaviors without being fed someone elses interpretations of Christian dogma? What rules are they not so strict on? *, You may use these HTML tags and attributes:

. God created sex. Its obviously not an awesome college to go to if you dont want rules, but its not NEARLY as strict as 90 percent of the christian colleges out there. She did meet some students who were unhappy with Asbury for various reasons, like any students at any college. EAST LANSING, Mich. (AP) The 43-year-old gunman who killed three students and wounded five others at Michigan State University had no apparent connection to the campus, police said Tuesday as they searched for a motive for shootings that terrified the community for hours.. Investigators were sorting out why Anthony McRae fired inside an academic building and the student union just before 8 . Penalties may include fines and/or imprisonment. Cedarville College was established in 1887 by five godly men who envisioned a college that would provide Christian higher education. What a way to treat women like children incapable of making their own decisions! There is a fence with razor wire enclosing the entire campus. If you make it conform to Biblical principles, it will be considered politically incorrect, and will be shut down as soon as possible. DANCE We recognize that appropriate styles of dance can be a valuable part of art, worship, choreography, celebration, and exercise. Even if this situation only befalls a small proportion of the students who attend, it is bad enough that it is a significant threat. I bet theyre a lively and entertaining bunch). These are CHRISTIAN colleges: did you expect them to accept homosexuality, occultism, and premarital sex? Recap. . Their lives suck. that these colleges should countenance clearly un-Biblical behaviors, My marriage has lasted almost 11 years so far, I have no illegitimate children and I have never been an embarrassment to my husband. You make it out to seem way worse than it is. We are also warned to be careful about what we approve and to seek each others mutual edification. If you have questions or need more information, please contact the student life deans. As part of this I had to see the Dean of Men and he told me of a couple who rubbed against each other until bad things happened apparently he was expecting me to admit the same (4) One time in a private setting in a social area for couples to spend time she sat on my lap we were told by a person representing the college this was inappropriate behavior; (5) chapel attendance was required and attendance taken and I believe 2 misses meant disciplinary action (6) guys and girls were not allowed to swim together although I believe this has changed (7) Very little help was provided if you needed help in academics, although one of the college missions is to provide help to those in KY who had inferior high school experiences (6) It was extremely rule oriented it was about following the rules and not about development and transformation as a responsible ethical who loved God and Christ. ALCOHOL AND ILLEGAL AND HARMFUL SUBSTANCES The Bible contains many warnings on the use of alcohol and teaches the need for caution. Oh, Im sorry, you must know so much more than the current students and those who have graduated and are leading great lives. Writing articles about what you disagree with regarding the university isnt really helpful to anyone. However, these organizations listed in this article are forcing students to live by ridiculously strict rules and I dont see how anyone can think this is the right way to live. . Wow. Whether you are the religion these campuses represent or not. Just because something is legal, does not make it right, nor does it protect society. Required fields are marked *. Often parents make that choice, not the students. I respect your opinion and where its coming from. God created happiness and laughter. In fact, Amos 9:14 says, I will restore the fortunes of my people Israel, and they shall rebuild the ruined cities and inhabit them; they shall plant vineyards and drink their wine, and they shall make gardens and eat their fruit.. We can have/get tattoos, we dont have to attend church at all if we dont want to. Any interaction with alcohol, innocent or not, may result in dismissal. So next time you see a bud light in a gas stationrun for your life. Official MBA partner of The Economist. I would strongly caution you to know he whom you so boldly challenge, and if you charge a holy God with unrighteousness, take note that it shall be accounted of in the day of your calamity. Also, Dami, Sodom and Gamorah was only said to be evil because they tried to A) rape two visitor (angels mind you) 2) they were gluttonous in their behavior 3) I am pretty darn sure that a gay man was NOT on the committee for writing the Bible 4) the bible also condemns women for having a period.. (I did study the Bible), strict rules can actually push one from God. It helps us to become better thinkers and writers! You should research before you post something. Do you think Id have argued about a college? Are they genuinely pushing their students towards the path of Christ? (see Joshua 24:15, Jude 1:4, Romans 16:17). The last one about Liberty isnt even true. We should not drink alcohol around underage students or those who struggle with alcoholism. Probably not. You might want to take a closer look at everything that was going on at the time. I had said I love you. and we hung up the phone. At BJU I just couldnt get any action as the boys are all homosexual or want to be. -Supporting or practicing religious beliefs in line with occult (This is not entirely true. What do the students do when theyre not in classes? Information Technology. That basically means being a jackass and expressing your self is better than being idiotic enough to try to stop them because of the First Amendment. -Dressing immodestly (oh no, youre not allowed to dress like a slut and show off your assets to the entire student body) "Clothing should not be excessively short or revealing," the handbook reads. The author of this article did not support, in any way, shape or form, getting drunk. A student may be subject to involuntary withdrawal from the University or from University housing if the student engages or threatens to engage in the following: Behavior that poses a danger of causing physical harm to self or others. L, 8-10. The first is that prohibition does not equip students for the reality of the world after they leave the campus of Cedarville University. Women have to wear a dress or skirt and hose most of the time. All resident and commuter students at Oral Roberts University are required to attend church at least twice a week and find themselves to a highly restrictive dress code. Students are not allowed to use, purchase, share, or possess alcoholic beverages, tobacco products, or any illegal drug on or off campus. Clothing should be gender appropriate. All mixed groups of men and women both on and off campus require the presence of a chaperone to intercede on any behaviors they deem offensive to their conservative sensibilities. Keep up the good work! As a matter of fact, Im taking a dance class currently! I go to Oral Roberts University. To be sure, the school was known more for its strict rules back in the 1980s than for its educational prowess, and those rules were sexist (women had to wear skirts) and ridiculous (movie theatres were banned but VCRs weren't). That rule only applies to PUBLIC showings of movies, like if a student run organization wanted to have a movie night on the green for the student body. I see nothing wrong with any of those guidelines. Dancing, too, falls under extremely restrictive guidelines as well, with the school outright refusing to allow it on campus or any official functions held offsite. This article reads like it was written by a the assistant editor of my high school newsletter with a skewed agenda and out dated infobut I enjoyed it. I have yet to understand why people go out of their way to attack our schools when the rules do not affect them in any way whatsoever. everybody who reads this will be without excuse when they get o the Great White Throne judgment before God. I would love to have continued healthy dialogue about issues such as these, but in person. There is no doubt in my mind that students who wish to drink will find a way to do so, just like students who struggle with sexual temptation will find a way to engage in such activities if that is truly the desire of their hearts. Possessing legal pornography, light to moderate drinking (even non-alcoholic versions of beer or cocktails), gambling, premarital or extramarital sex (regardless of whether or not the latter take place within an open relationship), dressing immodestly, supporting or practicing religious beliefs in line with the occult (with the lines of what constitutes such practices never explicitly stated), using profanity, tobacco, engaging in or supporting homosexuality, and having or supporting abortions are also very much in violation of the schools strict moral guidelines. You can view it here. Look at history. But honestly, the teachers and student body are just as lenient about the rule as they are in K-12 schools. such as premarital sex, pornography, etc. Furthermore, students may be dismissed if they attend a party where alcohol is present, whether or not the student makes what the University would deem wise choices by avoiding drinking. No one is forcing anyone to attend those colleges/universities. However, no mention is made of men wearing very short shorts or tank tops that expose most of their upper body. Now of course in the Bible he warns against sins, things that werent made by his own creation, but by the fall of mankind and free will. Ten. The student body is also expected to maintain a standard of modesty at all times while on campus. Church attendance is required once a week, but it is not monitored. It is not discouraged at all! Carson) does not equate to belief in everything they believe or agreement with any or all of their actions. The Catholic Church, for example If you think that sheltering yourself in colleges such as these is a good way to prepare for the world, then youre absolutely wrong. I only partly agree with that; rules put in place by God are often considered to be strict. Please reply, This is not a comment, but a request. It is not unreasonable for them to expect the students attending a Christian college to live up to the standards lai out for them. By banning both entirely harmless things (eg violent movies) and more harmful things (eg smoking, alcohol without moderation) with the same strictness, these schools create an awful situation where students who have the intelligence and insight necessary to see that the ban on the harmless items is a load of rubbish may likewise think that the harmful things will be OK, too. Students who engage in underage drinking or provide alcohol to underage individuals may be subject to legal sanctions in addition to University penalties. I walked away 15 years ago and still have not come back but there were many factors involved. Sports is taken seriously and we do very well in the Div One level.Sam Bradford, Tim Tebow etcthese are outstanding Christian athletes/men and went to secular schoolsyou dont have to be christian and goto to a christian college to stay christian.some students like the positive atmosphere and some just like the locationeveryone has their own preference. Good job elarning to sneak though. Youre a different kind of stupid. It might be time for a look at the past before blaming a school for your wifes lack of faith Just saying. They do not prepare you for the real world unless you want to work at and be totally immersed in a strict, judgmental and very dogmatic church for your whole life. If your God did these things (and science shows Sodom was the victim of a meteor strike, not magic) that makes your God evil and you should be ashamed to be promoting evil and defending the murder of gay people. Any movies to be shown on campus must receive approval from Asbury College faculty and staff if it involves a rating of PG or PG-13, with all Rs and NC-17s banned except in extreme circumstances (Passion of the Christ, by the way, was considered violent and intense enough to warrant an R by the MPAA). I attended Asbury in the early 2000s, and I think some rules have changed since then. hahaha I have no idea where you came up with that one. 31:4; Rom. I would like if you can wright me. Here are private colleges that want to set I cant believe you missed out on Bob Jones U finally lifting their ban on interracial dating JUST ten years ago. Where did you get your information? Camping trips with the opposite sex arent strictly forbidden; theyre just discouraged. If you study at a high quality MBA program in the United States, you can use that degree to improve your reputation and career ANYWHERE in the world, unlike law or medical degrees (or worthless degrees from diploma mills). Ballroom dancing? First, he writes that something that can be disputed does not make it a theologically disputed doctrine. Your email address will not be published. Sure, we get frustrated with the rules, but the vast majority of the time, we are too busy to really notice or care. What do you think they do? Again, some book says so doesnt provide a justification of anything. their own standards, and this writer makes fun of them as hopelessly pathetic. What about people like me with throat issues? Theres morality, and then theres this. McKendree. In the introduction of this article, many questions were raised, and no answers for any of them were argued for in the main body of the text. I have met people that go to PCC and they have all said only good things about it. -Engaging in or Supporting Homosexuality, this one is tricky. they are legal. Participating in dance that is sexually provocative, occurs in unhealthy environments, or accompanies lyrics that do not reflect a pure and godly lifestyle is prohibited.