Arrests, convictions, and firearms understandably lead to suspension or termination, but so can purchasing and consuming alcohol (even when of age), attending a bar or a club, involvement with a cult, Satanism, or witchcraft, or engaging in sexual activity. Ballroom dancing? The author of this article did not support, in any way, shape or form, getting drunk. They help stem the tide of STDs, date rape, the dangers of substance abuse, etc., The student body is also expected to maintain a standard of modesty at all times while on campus. Church attendance is required once a week, but it is not monitored. 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. We are no worse off if we do not eat, and no better off if we do. Just like if we do a 270 double front flip on our jet ski, we are no better or worse off. The power is usually slanted in the parents favor, particularly in highly religious homes. Rather, they will be dependant on their belief in God to serve as a sort of eternal chaperone, which I think is unhealthy. As with many Christian colleges and universities, Liberty extends its behavioral guidelines to students who live off campus as well as on. program doesnt work for precisely this reason it doesnt teach kids that cocaine is worse than beer. If anything, its pushing them further away because they feel even more separated from God. I would strongly caution you to know he whom you so boldly challenge, and if you charge a holy God with unrighteousness, take note that it shall be accounted of in the day of your calamity. There are a couple Id like to flesh out. Ugh. You choose to goto these places and you definately visit them and see if it fits what you want a few years of your life to be a part of. In conclusion, I dont think that students are better off if they go to these schools, and I would not encourage anyone to do so. Admissions is fairly competitive as the Cedarville acceptance rate is 59%. In America, people can express their opinions and say what they want. What a way to treat women like children incapable of making their own decisions! Wow, the writer of this article is very intolerant. The school works to develop what God has put into someone, unlike schools like the Ohio State University, which declared to my entering class their goal to fail you in your first year. I am currently attending Liberty, and the rules are so laid back at least half the student body goes out late night and weekends gets messed up, and gets it with someone, theres plenty of ways around the rules, school is pretty fake. Free thinkers, thanks! 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. Lets see,,, marry a girl from a christian college who has conducted herself appropriately, has good manners, no baggage, no std`s, is modest and will make a good wife and mother. Behavior that would cause property damage or directly impedes or disrupts the lawful activity of others. I believe the answer lies with how students (like me) were raised. Now of course in the Bible he warns against sins, things that werent made by his own creation, but by the fall of mankind and free will. The decision to use alcohol and tobacco kills nearly 500,000 Americans a year, the porn industry destroys millions, and how many die from abortion. Incidentally, the D.A.R.E. I have met people that go to PCC and they have all said only good things about it. You should research before you post something. You can view it here. Division II varsity sports with student-athletes maintaining a focus on ministry and impacting the world for Christ. but those who curtail their rights are guilty of stupidities. This was in Roger Rosenblatt in his essay We are Free to Be You, Me, Stupid and Dead. Case in point: I had been dating the same guy for over three years. And its true men may not wear makeup. Thursday nights require a 10:00 PM return time because of devotionals. I have visited Pensacola Christian College many times and am planning to go there this fall. Cedarville does their best to preserve their image among students, and that is a precaution that I dont think is unreasonable. YouTube. Ten. That seems a tiny bit stricter than telling Christians to come to church once or twice a week. Some of the dating offenses include displays of affection beyond hand-holding both on- and off-campus, seeing one another in swimming or sunbathing attire, not exiting a car at the same time immediately upon turning off the engine, being caught alone together while at school, and going on single dates while a freshman. Minor infractions include borrowing and not attending chapel and group devotions on a regular basis. Eliane There are some rules that I whish didn't exist, but I understand why they are inplace, so they don't bother me all that much. Many colleges with rules similar to these have their students sign a form stating that they have read the rules and agree to live by them mine did. Nor have I lied to him about my history; including the fact that Im a divorcee from an arranged marriage at barely 16 to a man Id met twice, arranged to keep me out of trouble. God forbid someone busts into a Riverdance in the middle of the student union. They are advertised as Christian schools so it would be assumed that it would be mainly Christian people would be attending them. HONESTY One of the marks of integrity is honesty. This university has impacted my life in so many ways, and has helped me see just how to integrate my faith and integrity into my career. Welcome to Cedarville University, an exceptional Christian university in southwest Ohio. The demerits for infractions such as not wearing hose to dinner, being late to church, being late to class, staying up after 11 pm lights out to work on my art homework projects, etc. When asked why not, her response is always that she lost a lot of her motivation and dedication for faith development because of the Asbury rules you were not allowed to grow up into responsible adulthood. Rather, Carson rightly points out that dispute only relates to doctrines concretely repeated throughout scripture. Thank you for your feedback!! But people can dance randomly if they want at any time of course as long as youre not grinding your boyfriend or getting down low, youre good. They cant dance, cant gamble, and cant even lightly use alcohol or tobacco even if of legal age. More information on the personal care attendant policy and other disability accommodations is available at cedarville.edu/disabilities . The school has a religious affiliation with the Baptist faith. The dress can best be described as business casual. And of course, students can meet ANYWHERE else on or off campus whenever they want. And Another note. It is a small institution with an enrollment of 3,540 undergraduate students. Clothing should not be excessively short or revealing. Stay up the great paintings! In addition, all freshmen with jobs must consent to being chaperoned by a prayer captain or one of their assistants or an upperclassman while working. You are loved. I attended Asbury for four years, the handbook is terribly written, but the rules are not as strict as they are presented here. Anallisa you are extremely vulgar! Getting drunk is still a sin. you people that are hatin on the Christian colleges are so corrupted by the devil that you think goin out drinkin, havin a good time, aborting babies, sex outside of marriage, and the overall stupidity that youre involved in is what really makes you happy. If your happy with your life, enjoy it your clearly not hurting anyone and therefore absolutely entitled to that choice; and for many that way of life makes people better. Register for Classes (Students) - Student Planning. Which brings up the question Why go there if you dont fit? What do you think they do? Im thinking that the author of this either made up some bs to get people riled, or got his hands on a 40yr-old student manual. (Aldair Zepeda/WWMT) "To those we lost to those healing," added were the names of the three killed in the shooting, Brian . . In fact, Amos 9:14 says, I will restore the fortunes of my people Israel, and they shall rebuild the ruined cities and inhabit them; they shall plant vineyards and drink their wine, and they shall make gardens and eat their fruit.. There are a few on this list that are over the top in their rules, like Bob Jones and Pensacola. If you study at a high quality MBA program in the United States, you can use that degree to improve your reputation and career ANYWHERE in the world, unlike law or medical degrees (or worthless degrees from diploma mills). Because the nude human body is just as detrimental to society as a sawed-off shotgun. 2:1317; 1 Pet. Information Technology. But please dont judge women by their sex life or their religion, as people like me will not judge you by the same nor by your faith. Additionally, using any source (such as D.A. And if you have to miss which many do at one point or another you get 8 free chapel skips. [emailprotected]. Then in a moment of disturbingyet not uncommonhypocrisy and contradiction, the next sentence reads, All students are expected to live independently and are responsible for their own personal care. Unless, apparently, you violate a non-Biblically based rule and are expelled from the University. Since Asbury, I dont believe that she has read one new such book. The university itself is also strongly anti-alcohol, arguing that consumption of alcohol is inconsistent with a Biblical lifestyle, even though Jesus drank wine and the Bible is filled with positive references to alcohol. The specific guidelines included below are shaped by biblical principles, community preferences, and cultural expectations in terms of propriety and professionalism. In fact, they DID say, students should not drink too much alcohol, thereby maintaining self-control over their bodies. The point of this article was not to condone drunkenness, but to challenge Cedarvilles policy against responsible alcohol consumption for adults. This article oversimplifies the issue, as well as interprets the motives behind the rule, both of which are misleading. By banning both entirely harmless things (eg violent movies) and more harmful things (eg smoking, alcohol without moderation) with the same strictness, these schools create an awful situation where students who have the intelligence and insight necessary to see that the ban on the harmless items is a load of rubbish may likewise think that the harmful things will be OK, too. put a sock in it. In addition, they must refrain from participating in any pro-gay demonstrations or distribute literature involving equal marital and legal rights for their community. They love to give demerits there and everyone is encouraged to be a snitch. Use of alcohol was simply pushed underground out of regulatory bounds and resulted in the creation of a black market. Wow. Students struggling with drug or alcohol use may obtain confidential support at Counseling Services and University Medical Services. YAAAY ORU and all the others. I know that not all Christian colleges and universities are this strict and can be good. Listed below are several principles that support and guide our approach to alcohol and are informed by the following Scripture texts: Prov. 31:4; Rom. 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. The caller said the victim was on the ground bleeding . i really hope if youre not saved that this eats away at your consciene soo much that you cant live like that anymore and come to a saving knowledge of Jesus ChristJohn 3:16- For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son, that WHOSOEVER believeth in him should NOT perish, but have everlasting lifeso it doesnt matter who you are, what youve done or whatever you case is, God wants to and will save you if you only call on His name. When I transferred from Asbury to the University of Kentucky, I found professors at UK to be nicer, more involved in my learning, more supportive, more Christian, and more ethical than my Asbury experience. She ate me out the first week I was there and gifted me with my first strap on fucking a few weeks latter. 5:1921; Eph. The problems arise when we disregard our fellow believers who are of weaker conscience. They completely reach into the personal lives and convictions of their students, demanding that they refrain from such so-called perversions such as premarital sex, extramarital sex (even if both parties agree to an open relationship), and homosexuality. 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. If you are a student at Cedarville, you know that the university resides in the historically dry town of Cedarville, OH. This biblical teaching, coupled with the reality that alcohol is addictive to many and that alcohol-related problems pose a major threat to college students, warrants wisdom concerning the use of alcohol. 2:310; 1 Pet. ORU has a dress code which is in effect for classes, chapel and in all academic buildings. Religion is a choice not a punishment and certainly it is not a requirement if I am not mistaken by my own logic as well as using the bible as a reference would God really want you to be FORCED and REQUIRED to worship him in the ways others want you too? While this is a nice general principle, it is not full proof. Perhaps they are harmless. She came from a wonderful Christian church in Atlanta with tremendous faith, knowledge, and ability. Articles are submitted and written anonymously in order to protect the identities of students and non-students alike who could face backlash or punishment for expressing their viewpoints that differ in any way from Cedarville University. 16 17. This, of course, means any movie above a PG-rating or below a -1 score on Previewonline.org (though there exists the very rare acquiescing from the school). I was there when the movie came out, and I remember some other students calling me unspiritual because I chose not to watch the movie with them. As we know from history, prohibition massively failed. Unfortunately, 1 Corinthians 8 is the famous and ever-taken-out-of-context passage used by Christians to justify substituting their convictions for Biblical truths. Not sure why you find prohibition of Occult practices to be a bad thing for those attending a Christian university. But its greatly changed now. God created the creativity within human beings. Raffles are not even allowed as fundraiser due to their association with gambling, which is also banned. Also, Dami, Sodom and Gamorah was only said to be evil because they tried to A) rape two visitor (angels mind you) 2) they were gluttonous in their behavior 3) I am pretty darn sure that a gay man was NOT on the committee for writing the Bible 4) the bible also condemns women for having a period.. (I did study the Bible), strict rules can actually push one from God. I always go by the philiosiphy that people dont care how much you know until they know how much you care. So Asbury, Stop preaching with your snobby attitudes and start caring about the people you preach too.you might actually gets Gods message accross that way. D.A. Cedarville College was established in 1887 by five godly men who envisioned a college that would provide Christian higher education. However, I dont think its quite as strict as some of the other colleges on this list, notably 1 3. todays society are those who want to ban guns because they kill people, yet want to drink, smoke, and do whatever the hell they want because its there right. The most important thing to remember is that each person attending these schools is a responsible adult. They reserve the right to discipline any student who does so, most especially in cases when the politics and ideals expressed in the protests go against the schools extremely conservative beliefs. Unfortunately, that will probably never happen for one simple reason: Cedarville is so concerned with their image that they are more willing to treat their students like children than follow actual Biblical principles. 4:3. Other academic levels are not stringently held to these policies, but they must sign out if they want to return after curfew.