I attended Pensacola Christian College in the early 1980s. 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. let me spell it out for you PROSELYTISM. On a related note, outright banning things often just makes them more appealing. My e-mail address is Alcohol use is not repeatedly rebuked in scripture. Hey Amos, youve got a very urgent meeting with Dr. Wood tomorrow. 23:3135; Prov. 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. I assure you, not all Christian are like that. Woah this blog is great i really like reading your posts. What if the rule was actually because the majority of other schools have Title IX sexual assault cases involving the influence of alcohol? Feel free to email me at [emailprotected]. I went to ORU and two of my children as well. These risks include, but are not limited to, physical and mental dependency, damage to the heart and lungs, and, in some cases, death. Bob Jones University requires all students to attend regular church, Sunday school, society, Bible conferences, artist series programs, and vespers services on campus, though not necessarily in a single week. 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. Movies again, the handbook gave the wrong message. Students are prohibited from posting or sharing sexually provocative material. [emailprotected]. However, responsible use is not sinful, which is our primary point in this article. 2:310; 1 Pet. Theres a long thread on the forums at home-school.com about Pensacola Christian College by a former student who thinks its a cult, and its not accredited. HONESTY One of the marks of integrity is honesty. Actuallythe standards for Brigham Young University are slightly off. It might be time for a look at the past before blaming a school for your wifes lack of faith Just saying. I walked away 15 years ago and still have not come back but there were many factors involved. 3) If God destroyed a city because there were some gay people there, the takeaway shouldnt be that homosexuality is wrong, the takeaway should be that the Old Testament God is an evil monster who at best needs to be disobeyed and at worst needs to be destroyed. 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. I understand your point, and I do believe the policy could be tweaked. NOT even accurate. You should research before you post something. http://www.pcci.edu/ hahaha what a joke, and you call yourselves civilized. For these students, drinking is not only unwise, it is also illegal." That rule ONLY applies to publicly shown movies. However, the rule only worked one way. I go to Oral Roberts University. D.A. Twitter. All students are also required to adhere to a stringent dress code lest they find themselves facing a few more fines along the way. Court documents reveal new details in Cedarville University stabbing they are legal. 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. This article oversimplifies the issue, as well as interprets the motives behind the rule, both of which are misleading. Now on to the next part. If you honestly think that the way these colleges are conducting themselves and imposing religion upon students is a good thing, well then I dont know. (see Joshua 24:15, Jude 1:4, Romans 16:17). My experience is that Asbury failed to portray the Christian faith in a serious way because She became more interested in the rules than the outcomes (Paul made a big deal of this in the bible). 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. I Attended LMU in Los Angeles we do to have strict rules about clothes we can wear pants So nyah nyah yah. 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. However, while I appreciate the desire to have a biblically based view on alcohol, I do believe this article misses the heart behind the rule of abstaining from alcohol while being a student at Cedarville. 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! A little bit of bleeding and discomfort is not the end of the world at PCC. CEDARVILLE UNIVERSITY - 17 Photos & 12 Reviews - Yelp go to freethoughtpedia and look up PCC and read the review of a former student. Seeing (or participating in) vigorous debates where practically nothing is held as a common assumption between the opposing debaters is a great way to develop someones intellectual capabilities, especially critical thinking skills. The reality is this: laws cannot change hearts and minds. Whether you are the religion these campuses represent or not. You are so used to being controlled that its normal or just easier to do what your are told. Even if this situation only befalls a small proportion of the students who attend, it is bad enough that it is a significant threat. Any freshmen taking less than 24 hours of coursework must be in their dorm rooms by midnight on Monday through Wednesday and 12:30 AM on Friday through Sunday. If your radar is accurate, it will not take you long to bag a highly-repressed freak. While most schools understandably discourage nationally illegal activities involving drugs or underage drinking, Pensacola Christian College outlaws perfectly legal ones such as gambling, possession of pornography, dancing, swearing, smoking tobacco, and even patronizing movie theatres. However, no mention is made of men wearing very short shorts or tank tops that expose most of their upper body. What's the most frustrating thing about Cedarville University? - Unigo.com and I would rather put up with some questionably strict rules if that meant that 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. Anallisa you are extremely vulgar! So sorry for everyone you had contact with. Students at these schools are missing out. Violations of these guidelines may result in dismissal. Do you think Id have argued about a college? -Having or Supporting Abortions, similar to the last one. As for chapel, yeah, its mandatory. If anything, its pushing them further away because they feel even more separated from God. 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. Cedarville ought to take this Biblical message to heart and change their policies to allow responsible use of alcohol. All colleges, whether religious or secular, conservative or liberal, have written codes of conduct for their students and faculty. If you want information about these schools, do your homework by going straight to the source. But people need to remember that we are fearfully and wonderfully made, and casting people out of a school because they dont meet excessive regulations arent bringing them any closer to God. Located in Cedarville, Ohio, Cedarville University is a mid-size four year private college offering both undergrad and graduate programs. Theyre not going to hunt you down or anything. Recap. Thanks for the timely reminder of how far weve come. The school has a religious affiliation with the Baptist faith. 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.. If they have agreed to attend the college, then they have agreed to live by the rules laid out by the college for the duration of their time there. 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. We should not drink alcohol around underage students or those who struggle with alcoholism. It is a choice for the student to go there, they arent forced. DANCE We recognize that appropriate styles of dance can be a valuable part of art, worship, choreography, celebration, and exercise. Ive been asked so many times why I kept returning to such an oppressive environment. I had said I love you. and we hung up the phone. I cant believe you missed out on Bob Jones U finally lifting their ban on interracial dating JUST ten years ago. They try to teach young adults how to dress in the business world when I went. 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. I would like if you can wright me. For these students, drinking is not only unwise, it is also illegal. NOTE: This is not a comprehensive argument for changing the alcohol policy at Cedarville and more articles will likely be posted in relation to this subject to review Biblical principles in depth. What about people like me with throat issues? I know its frustrating to have people object to aspects of your lifestyle and faith, but I dont think responding with condescending bias is helpful. 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. Again, some book says so doesnt provide a justification of anything. And in your rush to condemn schools that ban stuff that the book theyre led by tells them is wrong and sinful, you left out the worse stuff. 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 . Alcohol certainly should not be allowed in dorms as this can be highly damaging to the academic environment and abuse of alcohol that affects studies or endangers other students should result in disciplinary action. Please reply, This is not a comment, but a request. Which brings up the question Why go there if you dont fit? This Florida institution takes its honor court very, very seriously going so far as to issue demerits for a number of completely legal offenses. In addition, they must refrain from participating in any pro-gay demonstrations or distribute literature involving equal marital and legal rights for their community. Why all the restrictions regarding dancing?