<p>BJU is scarier because BYU at least is accredited and makes allowances for legal changes like having "revelations" that AA may enter the church.</p>
<p>"anyone find it sophomorically amusing that the website is bju, as in BJ U?"</p>
<p>hahaha. made me laugh.</p>
<p>I live in the South.</p>
<p>In the church parking lot one day I saw an old red station wagon with a Bob Jones University license tag.</p>
<p><em>shudders</em></p>
<p>My church is more strict and literal than some other denominations, but I wouldn't think NEAR BJU-strict. I was slightly surprised to see the tag there. I didn't think I'd ever see anyone who actually attended that "university."</p>
<p>ewww...........</p>
<p>if any of you watch the OC (stupid show), the episode where they go on spring break to florida (i think), and seth hangs out with this chick whose boyfriend goes to Bob Jones University. and the boyfriend starts saying how bad it is for his girlfriend to do that especially if she goes BJU (focuses its like religion studies....something like that)</p>
<p>The OC is not a stupid show!</p>
<p>BJU is far more over-its-bounds, not a "real" college - i mean, i don't think BYU has nearly this restrictions, it's more well-known & well-respected, plus isn't it at least accredited?</p>
<p>I guess you people hate any Yeshiva too. </p>
<p>Just a hunch.</p>
<p>Wrong hunch. There is nothing wrong with a religious school, but there is something wrong with one that is so intrusive and militant in its actions.</p>
<p>Whoa there. What if everyone that goes there believes that this intrusive and militant-ness is appropriate? What do you think about West Point?</p>
<p>For some reason, BJU reminds me of CULTS while West Point doesn't. ;)</p>
<p>Jedi: West Point isnt religious!</p>
<p>what religion is bju? baptist?</p>
<p>honkey i believe.</p>
<p>I know West Point isn't religious. But it sure is "intrusive and militant." My point was, if a place like BJU is "wrong" because it is "intrusive and militant," then does that make West Point "wrong" also?</p>
<p>The thing about "intrusive and militant" is that West Point is intended to prepare cadets for life in the military. There's a point to the intrusive militance. Y'know.... "militance".... "military".... yeah.</p>
<p>I think what people are trying to say is that the "intrusive and militant" nature of the rules at BJU is merely intended to restrict the personal liberties of its students-- not in preparation for anything, but simply because the university wishes to impose its personal values upon those who attend.</p>
<p>So... Interesting point, but not an equivalent comparison.</p>
<p>I say it is equivalent.<br>
What you see as rules that are "merely intended to restrict the personal liberties of its students" some others (like at Bob Jones) may believe are preparation for a life of Christian devotion and purity. Perhaps they are not a university's personal values, but the values shared by all the people that attend there. That's what I'm trying to get at. It can't be "wrong" if everyone that goes there agrees with it, right? Let me ask you another question: What do you think of Wheaton Colelge in Illinois? Their students live by a covenant that allows no drinking, premarital sex, drugs, and just recently allowed social dancing. </p>
<p>I actually see BJU as "wrong" from a different angle. I hear the school creates an atmosphere that is stifling to actual Christian life and fellowship and more conducive to strict legalism, which leads to a "saved by works" sort of mentality. This is what I disagree with.</p>
<p>Take it easy, people.</p>
<p>The U.S. has a long tradition of religious-affiliated colleges, many of them known for their high standards and dedication to scholarship. Some have closer ties to religion than others. Some, it's true, have student-conduct rules that may sound odd and unappealing to you. But let's remember they really do vary. And the fact remains that some students choose these institutions for very good reasons, and the campuses are a good fit for them.</p>
<p>Of course, there are also colleges which use their religious traditions to preach intolerance and to suppress intellectual inquiry. Do I find that repugnant? Heck yes. Would I want a child of mine to go there? Emphatically NO. Would lack of accreditation make me think twice about spending a dime of tuition there? You better believe it. Is Bob Jones one of these types of institutions? I guess people may come down on different sides of that question. </p>
<p>However, I think you're painting religious institutions with some pretty broad brushstrokes here. Which would be one thing if this was chat, but it's a board where people get information about schools. Can we try to keep down the misinformation and wild speculation?</p>
<p>I don't think its too much to say BJU is on the wrong side of the intrusion line. I know 3 graduates and have heard horror stories directly. One women (white) married an African-American individual and most of her BJU friends stopped speaking to her. No one is saying Notre Dame, Rhodes, etc are even remotely problematic, but BJU is an extreme with little in common with other religious institutions.</p>
<p>Is it just me or are the photos of the students there enough to make you shudder?</p>