<p>"A myriad of books" = understatement of the century. When people say the Bible is the foundation of all Western literature, they're not kidding."</p>
<p>Okay, not arguing with you. You are correct in your statement.</p>
<p>I am Roman Catholic.</p>
<p>Yayyyy! I'm the first Muslim to post. Where are all the others? I know you're there somewhere...</p>
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LOL montrose. I read the bible for pleasure also. The book of Ezekiel will capture anyone's interest, even in the KJV. There are many funny passages in the bible. For instance, there's my favorite where the village people say the following concerning the apostles-</p>
<p>those who have turned the world upside down: have now come here as well.</p>
<p>Also, Jesus casts a demon out of a man, and his enemies try to condemn him by saying that he was of the devil. </p>
<p>Jesus response is: If I am of satan, how can satan cast out satan. </p>
<p>The bible is awesome.
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<p>sounds like a movie! too bad i'm bibleless or i'd read it now</p>
<p>is it true that in the book of revealations there's something about people having '666' on thier heads and/or back of their right hands?</p>
<p>Prepstad, that is an amazing quote from Ezekiel.</p>
<p>:( I feel bad b/c I really should pay more attention to the Bible. I guess I've been too caught up with school. This summer I definitely want to read it for enjoyment. I'm sure at Princeton (where I'm heading this fall) the religious life is exciting!</p>
<p>God bless you all :)</p>
<p>Princeton (where I'm heading this fall) the religious life is exciting!</p>
<p>Um, I do believe that Princeton is a vastly liberal, atheistic school. Yes, I do believe I am correct.</p>
<p>Oh really? Perhaps you would think so since it is non-sectarian - but it is far from atheistic!</p>
<p>Check out that link. You might learn something about the vibrant religious communities on campus.</p>
<p>So yeah, I'm psyched about Princeton b/c I know I'll be able to flourish spiritually there!! :)</p>
<p>Its pretty obvious that the Bible is imcompatible with science and even logic. I'm surprised people actually believe in that garbage.</p>
<p>There is a rather famous theological seminary near there. Though I don't know whether that trickles across to undergrads. Probably not, if Yale is any example.</p>
<p>Justinian youre going to Princeton? I thought you wanted to go to UVA?</p>
<p>No, I do not wish to go to Princeton. I wish to go to University of Virginia for its vast superiority to Princeton University.
Typically, Ivy League schools tend to take a liberal stance. I reckon Princeton is an exception.</p>
<p>Justinian, you still never acknowledged what I said in response to your comment about religious life @ Princeton.</p>
<p>Oh, and I'll pretend I never saw your previous post ;)</p>
<p>Bobbobbob (woah, that was fun to type): I'm going to Princeton. If you read from the beginning of this page, you'll see when Princeton entered into the picture.</p>
<p>I have to say, I'm very happy to be going to Princeton. If Princeton's an exception w/ regards to anything, I'd have to say it would be due to its EXCEPTIONAL and UNPARALLELED undergraduate attention. Princeton is perhaps the BEST undergrad Ivy while Harvard, Yale, and Columbia are the best grad ivies. My two cents.</p>
<p>Good luck to everyone w/ college! :)</p>
<p>ah i see. well congrats on Princeton Doolittle, dont listen to Justinian.</p>
<p>Haha, thanks! And no worries - I learned that lesson (about Justinian) back in another thread about religion. It doesn't pay to listen to people who are jealous and don't know what they're talking about. It makes debates extremely boring :D</p>
<p>Thanks for the compliment!! I'm out for the night. Take care!</p>
<p>-Jon :)</p>
<p>I'm Muslim. I just hate being spammed about it!</p>
<p>I was a bit disappointed with Princeton's offerings in actuarial math, as well as not offering merit-based scholarships, but that's true with all Ivies, anyway. What a fool I was to save $180K.
As far as grad schools, folks, it is a whole different ball game. For Law School, Medical School, and Business School, there are a dozen or so top schools for each (and it doesn't always match up with their undergraduate selectivity, although many of the Ivies have great schools in those fields).
However, as far as all of the hundreds of other masters and Ph.D. programs, you won't find too many of the top programs at the Ivies. If you had to guess where the best creative writing, comparative literature, or any of hundreds of other "best programs" were, you wouldn't be able to, I bet.</p>
<p>Hey, no one's a fool for saving up that much money! ;)</p>
<p>Of course the Ivies can't give merit scholarships; the admitted applicant pools usually contain extraordinary individuals (just about every single student). I think the Ivies would go broke if every year they dished out merit money in addition to need-based financial aid. Besides, Ivy students reap better rewards than money by attending an Ivy League school - both short-term and long-term rewards!</p>
<p>The Ivies can't please everyone. If Princeton is lacking in Actuarial Math, I can ASSURE you it makes up for that by being among the BEST in the nation for its other mathematics programs. I wouldn't rule out a school b/c it's strengths are concentrated in certain areas or for a reason they cannot help (as w/ the merit awards).</p>
<p>That being said, I had to turn down some excellent schools, and money was one of the ultimate deciding factors. In the end, Dartmouth came close to Princeton's offer but they threw in a student loan. Princeton is famous for their no-loan financial aid policy. They just replace what WOULD be loans w/ some extra Princeton grants. Talk about generous!</p>
<p>Oh and by the way, while Princeton is a non-sectarian school, it was founded by Presbyterians. I LOVE how the motto on it's coat of arms is, "Under God She Flourishes." For those of us who believe in God, this is GREAT reassurance that we'll be in His hands throughout the undergrad experience. :)</p>
<p>I apologize ApDoolittle, Ii thought that Princeton was a vastly atheistic, liberal school. Again, I do apologize. May God bless your experience at Princeton, and may your future career be prolific. May I ask what you will be studying at Princeton?</p>
<p>I'm Seventh Day Adventist.</p>