<p>I have a few concerns about liberty university. First is I am a muslim kid but I am americanized but still strong in faith, and I would like to go to Liberty University and I read something on a post that said if you are not Christian then you should not come here....something along those lines I do not wish to be of any disrespect to the religion but it would feel very wierd if I were the only person of my kind. Everything else about the schools seems great, but if there are anything about the education or the social scene that some can elaborate on that would be very helpful for furthur decision making. Thanks.</p>
<p>From the Liberty U website:
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Founded in 1971, Liberty University is the worlds largest evangelical university, with over 20,000 students both on-campus and off-campus from all fifty states and over seventy countries around the world. We are committed to providing our students with the highest quality education in a distinctly Christian environment.
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I would think that if you are strong in your muslim faith a certain amount of conflict would arise if you went there, as some pressure for you to convert to Christianity might reasonably be anticipated.</p>
<p>Do you know who Jerry Falwell is, Molten? Do a bit of research and then determine whether you are still interested in Liberty U.</p>
<p>I would be uncomfortable there as a Catholic Christian; I cannot even imagine what might attract you to this institution? I think you also have to sign a "Pledge of Faith" or similar document to enroll.</p>
<p>I did not know whether it was one of those regular Christian private schools or not that is why I was asking, and my parents are pressuring me to go to a school in state (VA) so that is why I was looking at it. It seemed like a decent school that I could get into anyway. Thanks a lot though. I don't want to be an outlier in a community dedicated to a certain cause, I do not want to offend anyone either. But I appreciated everyones reply. Thanks.</p>
<p>MoltenLava:</p>
<p>I STRONGLY advise you not to apply. I STRONGLY STRONGLY STRONGLY advise you not to apply. You will be harassed day in and day out because of your faith.</p>
<p>oh no oh no oh no oh no
look at UVA and W&M...NOT LIBERTY</p>
<p>Yea...I have a friend at Liberty and even as a protestant I wouldn't touch the place with a ten foot pole.... DO NOT GO/APPLY TO LIBERTY</p>
<p>this might help: <a href="http://www.radaronline.com/features/2007/08/worst_colleges_cornell_bridgeport_michigan_state_university4.php%5B/url%5D">http://www.radaronline.com/features/2007/08/worst_colleges_cornell_bridgeport_michigan_state_university4.php</a></p>
<p>Virginia has a great many schools that would be much better for you than Liberty. They are even picky about what type of Protestant churches and religious beliefs people have. Please, look at George Mason, James Madison, Virginia Commonwealth U, Virginia Tech, and Mary Washington. If you are very good academically, check out UVA and William and Mary. University of Richmond is very good, and it is a private school if that is what you are looking for.</p>
<p>If you are looking at Liberty because it's an academic match or safety-match, W&M, UVA, etc. are going to be absolutely huge reaches for you. </p>
<p>Liberty is a Christian college. At any Christian college that accepts non-Christians, every student still has to abide by the rules of the college. That means even non-Christians have to fulfill church attendance requirements, chapel requirements, Christian Studies requirements, and abide by the standards set forth in the school's Statement of Faith. You probably would be very, very unhappy at a school like Liberty.</p>
<p>Speaking as someone who spent a large chunk of life in Lynchburg (middle and high school), I would say that not only would you be the minority at Liberty, you would have a hard time finding 10 other muslims in a 50 mile radius. Seriously, there are actually more buddhists in lburg than muslims.</p>
<p>just to keep showing the point: there are something like 4 catholic churches, 1 jewish synogogue, and probably literally 45 protestant churches (mostly baptist). the closest buddhist temple is near UVA (about 1-1.5 hours away) and i dont even know where the closest mosque is.</p>
<p>now, would you really want to be THAT much in the minority?</p>
<p>as far as people looking down on you tho, this is only about half right. half of the campus is ultra-super extremist, the rest is certainly devout but tend to be genuinely nice people (even if they might seem a little misguided at times about their beliefs...)</p>
<p>There may be more than you know.</p>
<p><a href="http://www.gliaweb.org/%5B/url%5D">http://www.gliaweb.org/</a></p>
<p>Just to add my voice to the chorus--</p>
<p>When I knew Liberty, it had a strong focus on assuring that students had a personal relationship with Jesus Christ. And not just "Jesus Christ as one of several prophets," but as your personal Lord and savior. They may have eased up on that a little bit, but I cannot imagine it is yet a comfortable place for a person of another faith. There are so many wonderful choices in Virginia, I would think you could find institutions with more to offer you in terms of respect for your and your family's beliefs.</p>
<p>WOW, haha I guess that is MORE than enough to convince me not to go to Liberty, but if not their then were else should I look in VA, because for me it was an academic match, I can't get into UVA or W&M. VT is a reach as well. Any suggestions. Thanks.</p>
<p>Well, you might look into Radford, JMU, Roanoke, Lynchburg College, or Mary Washington.</p>
<p>Never mind my comment about considering Liberty, I've gotten it confused for a different university :o</p>
<p>It would just be as uncomfortable for a Christian to go to BYU or something</p>
<p>i dont really believe in god, and i would rather go to byu than liberty, lol.</p>
<p>Other public schools in VA would be Longwood, ODU, University of VA at Wise, VCU, Virginia State, Virginia Union...</p>
<p>This is a helpful link: <a href="http://www.colleges.virginia.cc/%5B/url%5D">http://www.colleges.virginia.cc/</a></p>