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Students choose to attend and have full access to handbooks before making that decision. Cedarville goes far beyond regulations mandated in the DFSC Act by attempting to regulate the daily lives of their students whether on or off campus. What if the rule was actually because the majority of other schools have Title IX sexual assault cases involving the influence of alcohol? Furthermore, to your own point, most Cedarville students arent even at drinking age, so its not even that big of an issue. Why all the restrictions regarding dancing? I laud these schools and urge them to bring moral decadence to the bearet minimum. Students struggling with drug or alcohol use may obtain confidential support at Counseling Services and University Medical Services. I walked away 15 years ago and still have not come back but there were many factors involved. Cedarville provides the following specific guidelines intended to help all students with their commitment to moral purity: Students are prohibited from accessing pornographic or obscene websites or creating links to such sites. -Pornography duh. 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. Neither freshmen nor sophomores are permitted to drive cars to work, either. NOT even accurate. Tara, Im sorry to hear you had such a negative experience at Asbury. They reserve the right to discipline any student who does so, most especially in cases when the politics and ideals expressed in the protests go against the schools extremely conservative beliefs. Dallas Christian College directly addresses individuals who feel their extremely staunch policies are either too slack or too restrictive, stating that such measures strike a balance between freedom and Christian piety. I cant believe you missed out on Bob Jones U finally lifting their ban on interracial dating JUST ten years ago. Recap. Ive never had an STD, nor have I had an abortion.. in fact Ive offered to adopt 3 children at my own expense to give other women an additional option. 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. I was kicked out of BJU twice and finally asked to not come back to finish my JR semester. 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. Commuter students cannot cohabitate with significant others or any peers of the opposite sex, either, and anyone hoping to get married before the age of 21 is highly encouraged to seek counseling and receive parental permission. All students are also required to adhere to a stringent dress code lest they find themselves facing a few more fines along the way. I assure you, not all Christian are like that. 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. Save for the dress code and media violations, most of these infractions can lead to disciplinary actions or even outright dismissal from the school. The handbook gives the wrong message in this part; dancing is not allowed in groups if it is /suggestive or sultry./ They try to limit large dancing gatherings because they, of course, cannot monitor everyone to make sure they are following that rule. 8; Gal. However, I dont think its wrong for students to want change and to disagree with them, especially when it comes to injustices such as in the mental health article. If you make it conform to Biblical principles, it will be considered politically incorrect, and will be shut down as soon as possible. Look at the corrupt Catholic Church, and look at how many pastors are child molesters. 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 . She came from a wonderful Christian church in Atlanta with tremendous faith, knowledge, and ability. In conclusion, I dont think that students are better off if they go to these schools, and I would not encourage anyone to do so. Religion is a choice not a punishment and certainly it is not a requirement if I am not mistaken by my own logic as well as using the bible as a reference would God really want you to be FORCED and REQUIRED to worship him in the ways others want you too? Remember no one is forcing anyone to go to this college those who attend are already in agreement with the administration the writer sound like the school is repressive it isnt if you choose to live a prurient life also the remark about legal pornography shows the the commentator has no idea of what is going on its not mans law they are concerned with, its, you know, His law. I will be praying for you and I pray that God works in your life and makes you realize that saying nasty words about something is not going to take away the scars of what someone did to you, or the anger that results from it. As with many Christian colleges and universities, Liberty extends its behavioral guidelines to students who live off campus as well as on. If, however, you only ensure that they grow up in an environment where these are banned, this only serves to increase their allure should they ever break free from the strict and dogmatic rules that you place to limit their actions. You willingly agree to their rules when you come here and they arent a secret. The dress can best be described as business casual. Those of you who are saying Oh SOMEBODY has to set standards for the youth. Guess what? such as premarital sex, pornography, etc. I totally agree. Please, be wise! Students hoping to visit any friends of the opposite sex must receive permission from their families and keep it on file with the school as well. Many colleges with rules similar to these have their students sign a form stating that they have read the rules and agree to live by them mine did. Listed below are several principles that support and guide our approach to alcohol and are informed by the following Scripture texts: Prov. Twitter. There are as many answers as there are people to consider the questions, because the world exists in shades of grey. But unless you go, you cant mock it because you havent even been there or checked it out. The last one about Liberty isnt even true. No more needs to be said. Second, since only very strict Christians will be attending these schools, students wont have as much exposure to other points of view unless they actively seek them out. College is not supposed to be your babysitter, it is a learning experience meant to prepare you for the way the world is. Many who attend the strictest places were either home-schooled or went to hard-line fundy christian schools and churches their whole life. "It was the Woman" - The Blame Game that Started with Eve Cedarvilles policy on alcohol is simply another notch in the post of treating students like children rather than adults. I imagine that most people know about the tendency of people who live in extremely sheltered and restrictive environments to go wild as soon as these restrictions are removed and they realise how much freedom they have, because they never learnt self-control. God created dance. He transferred to public school where he had no friends and even less support and encouragement from faculty/students, and two months later he shot himself. The point is, in my opinion, someone needs to establish guidelines for our youth. It should be Students hoping to visit any friends of the opposite sex IN THEIR DORM ROOMS can visit on Fridays. You dont have to get permission from families, no files kept. Evansville, IN Deaconess Sports Park. I attended Liberty from 99-01 and it was great. Alcohol and tobacco are forbidden even for those of age for purchase and consumption, and media intake is restricted to whatever the faculty and staff deems inoffensive. If your happy with your life, enjoy it your clearly not hurting anyone and therefore absolutely entitled to that choice; and for many that way of life makes people better. Perhaps they are harmful. For this, I say thank you. For one year, I attended a college that was, easily, as strict as any of the above. Furthermore, the views expressed in this article certainly do not represent those of Cedarville University. However, I dont think its quite as strict as some of the other colleges on this list, notably 1 3. If an institution dedicated to the service of Christ becomes abhorred by those who dont serve Christ, this might suggest that it is doing something right not always, just sometimes. Please rethink your mission before writing on something destructive. Extremely vulgar!!! Free thinkers, thanks! document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); The Sobering truth of Cedarvilles Archaic Prohibition Rules. 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. You arent allowed to have your own opinions about anything and creativity and individuality is totally stifled. Its that simple. IT IS WRONG. They are definitely much more lax now the girls are fine wearing pants (modesty is suggested). All appeals for Involuntary AdministrativeWithdrawal should be addressed to the Vice President for Student Life and Christian Ministries within 48 hours of the decision. The place else may just I am getting that kind of information written in such an ideal manner? God didnt make us to reject each other. put a sock in it. First, he writes that something that can be disputed does not make it a theologically disputed doctrine. But you cant get upset and blame teh school if you enroll and dont check out the requirements first..BYU is a great school.not a fan of mormonism, but the students that are there are great kids for the most part. Just food for thought. More information on the personal care attendant policy and other disability accommodations is available at cedarville.edu/disabilities . [Emphases in original.] There are always going to be kids that break rules.i went to parties were kids were drinking alcohol. 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. Students are not allowed to use, purchase, share, or possess alcoholic beverages, tobacco products, or any illegal drug on or off campus. I understand your point, and I do believe the policy could be tweaked. In addition to University prohibitions, state and federal law prohibits the unlawful sale, use, or possession of drugs and alcohol. If you tell your kids what smoking does to their lungs, they wont even *want* to smoke. HONESTY One of the marks of integrity is honesty. Premarital sex is wrong,the bible clearly states so amongst other things. What about people like me with throat issues? According to a blog post made last November by the school president Dr. Thomas White, and referring to Philippians 4:8 (which honors "whatever is pure"), Cedarville will soon institute a new. 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. Students are not to attend clubs or bars where alcohol is the primary feature and Students are not permitted to attend parties where alcohol is being used in a manner that violates university standards.. Ive also chosen to go back this Fall because it follows the Bible and the rules discourage wrong things so it is Much easier to make right decisions! You are so used to being controlled that its normal or just easier to do what your are told. 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. We should not drink alcohol around underage students or those who struggle with alcoholism. In addition to outright banning the expected illegal and discourteous behaviors, premarital sex and homosexuality are considered as absolute in their alleged offense to God and society as stealing and lying. Attending chapel is mandatory, and it is heavily suggested that not participating in other Christian ceremonies or functions is highly frowned upon. The problems arise when we disregard our fellow believers who are of weaker conscience. You were assaulted and hurt by what that person did to you, and, rightfully, you should be, but I doubt someone like that could be a true Christian, and if they were, they were not in Gods will. 31:30). As for the dress code, it sounds old fashioned and sexist. I often hang out in large groups without a chaperon at like 2am. Dictatorial societies (from countries to colleges) always invoke claims of protecting people from themselves or the protecting the society, but are always first and foremost about preserving the power structure of an elite and repressing any who might challenge the dogma they use to maintain that control. hahaha what a joke, and you call yourselves civilized. Maintenance Office. Ive been asked so many times why I kept returning to such an oppressive environment. You arent writing truth, you are writing opinion. Any and all work must not interfere with weekday prayer sessions, either. *, You may use these HTML tags and attributes:
. Except he isnt the one setting it; its man claiming to speak for him. Every college and university around the world expects its students to uphold certain standards. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); These days, college is expensive and not the best choice for everyone. I would like if you can wright me. I read the comments first, and assumed that they were being prudes. Of course, Jesus advocated The Commandments, not hip, redesigned for 2012, laws. The articles goal is to make you think some of these colleges are creating robots and the students walk around with bibles in one arm and a notebook in the other. 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. Political or social demonstrations including harmless picketing are completely banned on campus, and the University heavily discourages participating in any held off-campus as well. This is one of the major reasons stated by Dr. White himself. Rules above and beyond that can get in between us and God, but condoning behavior that goes against His ways is very dangerous. Allowing dancing at any school-related function on or off campus is strictly prohibited, though students are allowed to bust a few chaste, pre-approved moves at weddings, military balls, graduation exercises, church, and family occasions provided they refrain from attending clubs, bars, or parties that allegedly lead to temptation no matter what. I know a boy who went to a very hypocritical high school. This article oversimplifies the issue, as well as interprets the motives behind the rule, both of which are misleading. Only God can do that. 6:910; 1 Cor. I barely made it through a semester. LU is now one of the largest christian colleges in teh US, if not the largest. -Sex (do I really need to explain?) Would you consider keeping Cedarville dry but not trying to control students during breaks a reasonable middle ground, or is it more of a all-or-nothing for you? BUT, they do not have any rules against you watching them on your own, or even on things like violent video games. Some rules are ridiculous. Students who engage in underage drinking or provide alcohol to underage individuals may be subject to legal sanctions in addition to University penalties. My marriage has lasted almost 11 years so far, I have no illegitimate children and I have never been an embarrassment to my husband. Some people feel safer if there isnt a lot of drinking and other rowdiness going on. Students are prohibited from posting or sharing sexually provocative material. 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. He made us to love each other and him. Those who speak and act to offend may be jackasses etc. When so-called Christians give up murder & pork; & they begin smoting doves, I might start believing them. Seriously. Camping trips with the opposite sex arent strictly forbidden; theyre just discouraged. Alcohol is held up as equally detrimental as illegal substances regardless of whether or not a student partakes responsibly and remains at or above the drinking age and the University does not discriminate on whether or not consumption or possession takes place on- or off-campus, either. The specific guidelines included below are shaped by biblical principles, community preferences, and cultural expectations in terms of propriety and professionalism. Cedarvilles policy on alcohol is not founded in fact, policy, or Biblical principle. -Underage gambling is also against the law (and also gives into the sin of greed) Yet, somehow, Cedarville still fostered open discourse. But premarital sex, homosexuality, aligning oneself with occult religions (though the handbook never actually specifies which belief systems they consider occult), using expletives, tobacco possession or use, dancing, and working at any establishment that encourages or involves any such things apparently constitute impropriety and stand as offenses worthy of expulsion. Im bruised by the experience yet my wife was forever changed. I always go by the philiosiphy that people dont care how much you know until they know how much you care. So Asbury, Stop preaching with your snobby attitudes and start caring about the people you preach too.you might actually gets Gods message accross that way. Sexual abuse and incest are very understandably considered a violation due to their illegality and penchant for psychological damage, but legal activities like abortion, premarital and extramarital sex (even within the confines of an open marriage), and homosexuality are held up as just as appalling. 1 Corinthians 9:4 says, Do we not have the right to eat and drink? Paul goes on to argue that we should not do so if it would cause a stumbling block to other believers. The first is that prohibition does not equip students for the reality of the world after they leave the campus of Cedarville University. I chose to attend Pensacola Christian College, nobody forced me. If you dont like it find somewhere else to go to college. She ate me out the first week I was there and gifted me with my first strap on fucking a few weeks latter. In their quest to encourage their students to live like Christ or, more accurately, their interpretations of how Christ lived these schools push upon them a series of heavy restrictions involving their behaviors on and off campus.
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