<p>"Then the simple liberty we enjoy as American's. Rules and restrictions are a part of every day life, apart from one's religious beliefs. However, unlike the rules and restrictions forced on all American's, one is free to choose whether a college institutions rules and restrictions go too far by deciding to atend or not attend that college."</p>
<p>thus me and the person who made the comment would never attend this or any other evangelical school.</p>
<p>And that is the wonderful thing about living in America, Polihist...you have the ability to choose what type of college institution you will or will not attend. However, that doesn't mean that those who choose to attend a Christian oriented college are receiving a less than stellar education.</p>
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<p>understandable, unfortunate, predictable, lost opportunity ... we all have them. Don't worry, you may not be looking to find Him, but He'll find you. Blessings during this His birthday season.</p>
<p>"And that is the wonderful thing about living in America, Polihist...you have the ability to choose what type of college institution you will or will not attend. However, that doesn't mean that those who choose to attend a Christian oriented college are receiving a less than stellar education."</p>
<p>I applied to a Jesuit institution, because its more open to religious & cultural diversity than a school like Liberty. And yes I've been to the school before.</p>
<p>"understandable, unfortunate, predictable, lost opportunity ... we all have them. Don't worry, you may not be looking to find Him, but He'll find you. Blessings during this His birthday season."</p>
<p>WP- I dont think you need to be evangelical or go a stupid college to be a christian. Unless the "he" you are refering to is jerry falwell, in which case your post is hillarious and Polihist, I would watch your back because hes a creeper.</p>
<p>t-bone ...of course not. Christ is everywhere. Still, in your case, exposure to a more theologically focused culture and curriculum might well lend exceptional value and enlightenment.</p>
<p>btw, Jerry Falwell was a good, decent man, might we agree. But even he wasn't He. ;) </p>
<p>Remember the Season's Reason. (caps intended.) And it ain't wannabe kwanzaa or hannukah. :cool:</p>
<p>Jerry Falwell is the reason we have all of these dominionist scumbags trying to get elected today. His pursuit of merging the state and the church in an attempt to convert the united states to his breed of christianity is a shame to both our country's ideals of freedom and liberty, and to the basic tenents of christianity. Christ himself refused to influence the world governments when offered the power because he said that it is NOT HIS JOB. Theology is ok, but the message is pretty simple to understand. I believe if these stupid evangelical preachers like Kennith Kopland who preach wealth theology are somehow spiritually inspired, it is by the forces of evil, not the forces of god.</p>
<p>merry christmas :)</p>
<p>This thread shows that God works in odd ways, Christ was right in assuring that He and his followers would be despised by many and pay a stiff price for buying in, and that only in speaking and writing might ignorance be confirmed.</p>
<p>Here's to nudges, planting seeds, open hearts and joyful times of Christmas always.</p>
<p>Tboone,</p>
<p>You might want to read up on your American history because our Founding Fathers used government money to place the Holy Bible into the public schools. Our Founding Fathers also introduced the first Thanksgiving Day Proclamation calling for a day of prayer and fasting. Politicans have always brought Religion and the State together in some accord. Why should today's politicians and religious leaders be any different.</p>
<p>NikkiiL, I am not arguing whether or not america is or is not a christian nation. My point is, whose christianity is it. There are so many diverse strands of christianity that no one can claim to effectively "govern" america. What Falwell considers as good christian morality, I may decry as blaspheme or satanism, but that does not mean that we are not both followers of christ.</p>
<p>As far as the historical accuracy of my post goes. The founding fathers are known more as myths than as actual historical figures. The only hard core bible banging delegates at the time of the revolution would have been from Mass. RI had a liberal tolerant christian bent to it, Connecticuit, NY, and PA were fairly moderate christians, Maryland was about half catholic, and half angelican, and the rest were deistic christians. None of the "founding fathers" sought to impose their religious beliefs on anyone through the imposition of a rigid body of laws regarding social behavior. That is what Falwell wanted to do, thats why him and his dominoinist cronies are scum.</p>