In addition, all students enrolled in 12 or more hours are required to attend at least one chapel event a week. . 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. If a student applies and is admitted to one of the educational institutions it is safe to assume that theyve read and have agreed to the guidelines. Either way, check your facts before you publish. 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. Articles are submitted and written anonymously in order to protect the identities of students and non-students alike who could face backlash or punishment for expressing their viewpoints that differ in any way from Cedarville University. 20:1; Prov. Cedarville University. As we know from history, prohibition massively failed. They completely reach into the personal lives and convictions of their students, demanding that they refrain from such so-called perversions such as premarital sex, extramarital sex (even if both parties agree to an open relationship), and homosexuality. I totally agree. God didnt make us to reject each other. I have a mission that I am just now working on, and Ive been at the glance out for such information.|. Whether you are the religion these campuses represent or not. For this, I say thank you. Dry Town: Why Cedarville Township exists as one of only hundreds of dry towns in the U.S. Feb 25 (Sat) 3:00 PM. While it usually remains the students choice to partake of such environments, many outside the affiliated fundamentalist organizations may look over their rules and find their jaws dropping. these are adults who may have attended high schools where,they like myself,was paddled for minor mistakes. I am not a follower of Christianity nor do I have a problem with that, but these establishments are making the entire religion look crazed and judgmental Just sayin. God created the creativity within human beings. Your email address will not be published. -Drinking, also duh, they just actually monitor it here. Thank you for your comment! What about people like me with throat issues? As one of the underground liberal minority at the college, I disagreed with almost all the guidelines. For these students, drinking is not only unwise, it is also illegal. While this is undoubtedly true, the policy fails in two major areas. The reality is this: laws cannot change hearts and minds. 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? I transferred to PCC my sophomore year and had a great floor leader. From 1920-1933, the United States unwittingly participated in a massive experiment into the idea of illegalizing alcohol of any kind. On a related note, outright banning things often just makes them more appealing. Forgery, providing incomplete or misleading information, scanning and not attending chapel, or misuse of your student ID card are examples of dishonesty that will result in discipline. Go figure. REUTERS/Dieu-Nalio Chery Attempting to undermine everything I believe in? 2 min read. They help stem the tide of STDs, date rape, the dangers of substance abuse, etc., Were MADE in Gods image, and so the things we feel and do were felt by God first! If a disciple of Christ becomes odious to others because of the radical measures that Christ calls us to, he will have followed the footsteps of his master; indeed, what else could be expected of him? 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. If anything, its pushing them further away because they feel even more separated from God. 5:18; 1 Tim. Thankfully, Christian colleges provide a better environment than secular campuses. 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. Students struggling with drug or alcohol use may obtain confidential support at Counseling Services and University Medical Services. She would not entertain any of our children going to Asbury. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); The Sobering truth of Cedarvilles Archaic Prohibition Rules. Lets see,,, marry a girl from a christian college who has conducted herself appropriately, has good manners, no baggage, no std`s, is modest and will make a good wife and mother. Maintenance Office. Stephen, I think the writers point about The Passion of the Christ is that we werent supposed to watch any R-rated movies, yet we were heavily encouraged to watch The Passion of the Christ. AND, IF I had not experienced Gods love, Why doesnt she try to show me instead of disipline me when I did nothing wrong!!!!!! Cedarvilles policy on alcohol is simply another notch in the post of treating students like children rather than adults. I wonder if its the product of a fundamentalist Christian school (mine was formed at Catholic schools and cheering the murder of alleged gay people was never on the syllabus). However, writing an article does not constitute its topic being a massive social issue. Ballroom dancing? The problems arise when we disregard our fellow believers who are of weaker conscience. I cant believe you missed out on Bob Jones U finally lifting their ban on interracial dating JUST ten years ago. Carson) does not equate to belief in everything they believe or agreement with any or all of their actions. Degree: Allied Health. The school works to develop what God has put into someone, unlike schools like the Ohio State University, which declared to my entering class their goal to fail you in your first year. 14; 1 Cor. 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. 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. Cedarville University is intentional about creating a Christ-centered community, rigorous in our pursuit of scholarship, and balanced in our approach to Christian lifestyle. That rule ONLY applies to publicly shown movies. Probably a shock, but I not only know how to cook and clean, I also do the home repairs, budget,renovations, I sew and Im active with several charities, many Christian. http://www.pcci.edu/ And Another note. These risks include, but are not limited to, physical and mental dependency, damage to the heart and lungs, and, in some cases, death. -Sex (do I really need to explain?) While some rules are debatable, yet this writer seems to think Facebook. 2nd Just because something is legal doesnt make it good for you. The students realize that they will be under strict rule. God created dance. Alcohol makes a person less alert and diminishes self-control. I have visited Pensacola Christian College many times and am planning to go there this fall. If you EVER want to be in a highly sexually-charged atmosphere, these are the places to be. Cedarville University should be on this list its more strict than Liberty. There are a couple Id like to flesh out. I agree that drinking alcohol responsibly is not a sin and there should be no shame in that. Dami, 1) Some book says so doesnt justify anything. Because the nude human body is just as detrimental to society as a sawed-off shotgun. Yet, somehow, Cedarville still fostered open discourse. 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. I went to Loyola Marymount in Los Angeles and the school is laid back we can have alcohol on campus go to dance clubs if we want to,so I say this GO FUCK yourself you religious nuts, I attended Loyola Marymount University in Los Angeles They dont have strict rules lie BJU which I think is a little extreme If I want to go to Dance Clubs or a bars I will Let them try to stop me because I will Tell to where to go and how to get there. Anyone caught in such a position faces discipline or dismissal. 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). [Emphases in original.] Shorts, sweatpants, and pajama pants should not be worn to class or chapel. that these colleges should countenance clearly un-Biblical behaviors, He let people reach out and touch him because to touch him was to touch life and forgiveness, no matter their past or present. 4:3. Students are allowed in each others hall lobbies at any time during the week until midnight, and students of the opposite sex are allowed in each others rooms on Fridays, again until midnight. but those who curtail their rights are guilty of stupidities. This was in Roger Rosenblatt in his essay We are Free to Be You, Me, Stupid and Dead. Serving alcohol at bars or restaurants, keeping hours past 10:30 PM on weekdays and midnight on weekends, and door-to-door sales without expressed permission from the dean or a retail license are all forbidden by Bob Jones University. Incidentally, the D.A.R.E. Do you think Id have argued about a college? 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. 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.. Same reason why youre allowed to practice pretty much any religion and go here. Twitter. Court documents are revealing new details about a stabbing that sent a Cedarville University student to the hospital this week. The main thing I learned from my year there was how to be sneaky. If Jesus were alive, why wouldnt he want people to volunteer in nursing homes? I go to Oral Roberts University. Look at history. Some may seem that way to those who dont adhere to a particular faith. 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. While this article certainly peers into their doings from the perspective of an outsider, it admits that the real answers remain entirely subjective and highly nebulous. Davenport. (We had not had sex for those who was wondering) I was on the phone with him in my dorm room and my RA overheard our conversation. Giving into that division will never bring peace. Guess what these colleges are wrong to force students to suppress their governing rights that were written long before most of these colleges where even developed. Required fields are marked *. But honestly, the teachers and student body are just as lenient about the rule as they are in K-12 schools. Oddly left out are West Point Academy, Air Force Academy and other military schools. However, his ultimate conclusion is that Christians must make decisions based on whether they will be further sanctified. So whats wrong with what they are doing. Submit Maintenance Work Order. Your moral compass seems to be spinning. There are a few on this list that are over the top in their rules, like Bob Jones and Pensacola. Penalties may include fines and/or imprisonment. The admission office refused to release the student handbook until one signed on the dotted line, feet on campus for semester orientation and parents away from campus. For instance: (1) in your room and dont come back out after 10:30pm; (2) she was 20 and we both had to get permission for her to visit my family 35 miles away, permission from her mother and from my grandmother to go to Grandmas house; (3) we had our social privileges removed for 2 weeks because she rubbed my shoulder while I was laying on the school grounds as she was sitting on the ground next to me. NOT even accurate. I know several students who attended these schools and went nuts due to teh strictness of the rules.alot of them transferred to Liberty. they are legal. Official MBA partner of The Economist. They have separated beaches for the men and women. Leave your intelligent feedback down below or consider following CollegeTimes on Facebook or Twitter to stay updated or to get in touch! The only Biblical justification provided in the handbook is that it is listed as a disputable matter by Paul, which we will get into later. 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. The specific guidelines included below are shaped by biblical principles, community preferences, and cultural expectations in terms of propriety and professionalism. Isnt that what freedom means: choosing what you want to do and suffering the consequences for your actions. What a way to treat women like children incapable of making their own decisions! The campus feels more like a prison than a college. Unfortunately, 1 Corinthians 8 is the famous and ever-taken-out-of-context passage used by Christians to justify substituting their convictions for Biblical truths. 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. There are always going to be kids that break rules.i went to parties were kids were drinking alcohol. Some people feel safer if there isnt a lot of drinking and other rowdiness going on. Being used to overbearing, micro-managing or fear-based parenting, it is difficult for many kids to realize at that young age that they are actually capable of making their own decisions! BUT, they do not have any rules against you watching them on your own, or even on things like violent video games. However, this article doesnt actually say that these schools are bad just that they are very strict, which they are. I went to Asbury and had no issues. I went to PCC in the early 80s. Evansville, IN Deaconess Sports Park. -Using Profanity, really, it isnt allowed in any K-12 school, and they dont want people cussing their heads off here. Cedarville University is an independent Baptist school located in Cedarville, Ohio, which teaches its academics "by Christian tradition" meaning, believing that their take on religion is the only right view, that free speech is a no-no, that gays are evil, that evolution is religion and creationism is science, that the bible is a history textbook and that any TV show/movie/video game/book . There is a fence with razor wire enclosing the entire campus. Ill leave you with a quote to ponder. 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.
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