DRESS AND APPEARANCE Our approach to standards for dress and appearance seeks to honor biblical principles of modesty as humility expressed in dress and to provide general guidelines appropriate for a Christ-centered educational institution. In addition, they must refrain from participating in any pro-gay demonstrations or distribute literature involving equal marital and legal rights for their community. From my experience, most fundy kids figure this out a few years later than everyone else and finally start making decisions for themselves. But once again, if you believe in supporting them or neutral, they wont do anything to you or criticize you. They are advertised as Christian schools so it would be assumed that it would be mainly Christian people would be attending them. Submit Maintenance Work Order. This is EXTREMELY uninformed. How could she possibly have had the time to worry about not being able to see a R rated movie or go clubbing. Cedarville University is an independent Baptist school located in Cedarville, Ohio, which teaches its academics "by Christian tradition" meaning, believing that their take on religion is the only right view, that free speech is a no-no, that gays are evil, that evolution is religion and creationism is science, that the bible is a history textbook and that any TV show/movie/video game/book . AND, IF I had not experienced Gods love, Why doesnt she try to show me instead of disipline me when I did nothing wrong!!!!!! -Using Profanity, really, it isnt allowed in any K-12 school, and they dont want people cussing their heads off here. The place else may just I am getting that kind of information written in such an ideal manner? Cedarville does their best to preserve their image among students, and that is a precaution that I dont think is unreasonable. He let people reach out and touch him because to touch him was to touch life and forgiveness, no matter their past or present. The caller said the victim was on the ground bleeding . The only strict rule they have is drinking and they wont kick you out if they find out you drank. Im bruised by the experience yet my wife was forever changed. 20:1; Prov. This, unfortunately is a perk of many religious institutions. For these students, drinking is not only unwise, it is also illegal. While this is undoubtedly true, the policy fails in two major areas. Access Gmail. Yet, a fraction of that die from guns. God forbid someone busts into a Riverdance in the middle of the student union. For instance: (1) in your room and dont come back out after 10:30pm; (2) she was 20 and we both had to get permission for her to visit my family 35 miles away, permission from her mother and from my grandmother to go to Grandmas house; (3) we had our social privileges removed for 2 weeks because she rubbed my shoulder while I was laying on the school grounds as she was sitting on the ground next to me. I read the qualifications for these schools and got to thinking about it seriously. What rules are they not so strict on? Its interesting how no one stops to consider how small their God & free will must be in order to need such standards. I dont think that students are better off if they attend these schools. Thats how many of those regulations mentioned in the synopsis I broke while attending the sixth college on this list. A church I was told to attend? Dry Town: Why Cedarville Township exists as one of only hundreds of dry towns in the U.S. Same reason why youre allowed to practice pretty much any religion and go here. But even there the use of the f word would have resulted in expulsion from class. I graduated from ORU, great school! Its part of the colleges curriculum, just like a class, due to the college aiming for both academic AND spiritual growth. 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. 31:30). Because some might say that the strict rules only serve to lead people away. It is NOT frowned upon if you do not attend other Christian things like church simply suggested. There are as many answers as there are people to consider the questions, because the world exists in shades of grey. Both Testaments contain warnings concerning the use and specific instruction regarding the sinful abuse of alcohol. my child would be at a place which is much safer and God-honoring. Welcome to America, what a statement! So next time you choose to attack our schools (speaking more to some of the comments than the actual article), check your sources. Rules above and beyond that can get in between us and God, but condoning behavior that goes against His ways is very dangerous. I can tell from what you wrote, you were definitely enrolled at the wrong college. Center for Teaching and Learning. The rule is not to Bible-thump students into submission and control. We are also warned to be careful about what we approve and to seek each others mutual edification. They love to give demerits there and everyone is encouraged to be a snitch. The men and women have their own elevators, must not be together in isolated areas, cannot swim together, even at the beach. That rule only applies to PUBLIC showings of movies, like if a student run organization wanted to have a movie night on the green for the student body. A lot of the comments here seem to be objecting to what the author said by defending these schools. At BJU I just couldnt get any action as the boys are all homosexual or want to be. I can understand dancing in a lewd manner in clubs being prohibited (not really, actually I cant understand most of these being prohibited even when it comes to upholding an image of morality) but what about ballet? If you honestly think that the way these colleges are conducting themselves and imposing religion upon students is a good thing, well then I dont know. And obviously the floor leader used her positions power to sexually abuse you. Asbury College/University. Or are they treating free-willed adults as if petulant children incapable of forging their own individual perceptions, decisions, and behaviors without being fed someone elses interpretations of Christian dogma? Students are expected to be honest and truthful in all forms of communication (verbal or written). I attended Pensacola Christian College in the early 1980s. There is no doubt in my mind that students who wish to drink will find a way to do so, just like students who struggle with sexual temptation will find a way to engage in such activities if that is truly the desire of their hearts. Most of my serious infractions involved demerits for not emptying the trash, not having two feet on the floor at morning light bell, hair touching my eyebrows and humming along to my roommate playing Dust in the Wind on his guitar. But honestly, the teachers and student body are just as lenient about the rule as they are in K-12 schools. 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. Minor infractions include borrowing and not attending chapel and group devotions on a regular basis. Degree: Allied Health. Your moral compass seems to be spinning. Furthermore, the views expressed in this article certainly do not represent those of Cedarville University. To try to fix me, I was taken to a church, beat, water thrown on me, dragged to a stage and forced to confess things Id never done. We just simply believe the policy is archaic, not biblically based, and should be changed. It really sucks that you went to such an awful college. 3:3; Titus 1:7; 1 Pet. We all wore makeup, etc. Any and all work must not interfere with weekday prayer sessions, either. Long before QAnon, Trump, and Anti-Vaxx, The Dry Pledge was THE Litmus Test of your Salvation. In addition, anyone considering dating a classmate or other attendee must refrain from any sign of affection beyond handholding. "Each program at Cedarville University comes from a biblical world view. and everyone is a sinner, but it is much better to have standards (standing for something morally I read the comments first, and assumed that they were being prudes. An aquiantance who attended Bob Jones U told me that she was forced to accept an offer to go on a date with a guy she wasnt interested in because by not doing so she might miss the opportunity to meet the future mate God intended for her. Quite honestly, speaking as a Christian myself, attending a private Christian college is not always the best choice depending on your career path. Carson, writing for what is arguably Cedarvilles favorite theology blog The Gospel Coalition, writes, one should not confuse the logic of 1 Corinthians 8 with the stance that finds a strong legalist saying to a believer who thinks that eating meat offered to idols is acceptable, You may think that such action is legitimate, but every time you do it you are offending meand since you are not permitted to offend me, therefore you must not engage in that activity.. Cedarville University. According to a blog post made last November by the school president Dr. Thomas White, and referring to Philippians 4:8 (which honors "whatever is pure"), Cedarville will soon institute a new. If you dont like it find somewhere else to go to college. Alcohol certainly should not be allowed in dorms as this can be highly damaging to the academic environment and abuse of alcohol that affects studies or endangers other students should result in disciplinary action. Like that other poster, we werent able to read the handbook until the day we arrived. 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. So do they follow the rules or not? go to freethoughtpedia and look up PCC and read the review of a former student. Some may seem that way to those who dont adhere to a particular faith. The difference is, God cares about the first and does not care about the second. I love the Godly atmosphere it gives, and completely disagree with you. A student may be subject to involuntary withdrawal from the University or from University housing if the student engages or threatens to engage in the following: Behavior that poses a danger of causing physical harm to self or others. I chose to attend Pensacola Christian College, nobody forced me. INVOLUNTARY ADMINISTRATIVE WITHDRAWAL This is a special, non-disciplinary process used when a student appears to pose a significant risk to self or to others, or when that students behavior infringes on the rights or educational process of others. You arent allowed to have any music by a contemporary artist or anything with even the slightest beat. Only God can do that. That rule ONLY applies to publicly shown movies. I attended Asbury for four years, the handbook is terribly written, but the rules are not as strict as they are presented here. No college is perfect, DO you know what these strict colleges are invoking by making these kinds of religious standards? Amos prophecy describes the restoration of Gods people as involving drinking wine. Many who attend the strictest places were either home-schooled or went to hard-line fundy christian schools and churches their whole life. Cedarville University is intentional about creating a Christ-centered community, rigorous in our pursuit of scholarship, and balanced in our approach to Christian lifestyle. Outright banning everything that can be dangerous to someones health and character leaves much less room for students to learn moderation. you know, just as there are Christians who behave badly, there are secular women who have higher standards. It is a choice for the student to go there, they arent forced. What a way to treat women like children incapable of making their own decisions! Homosexuality is also wrong,because it upset God to the extent of destroying sodom and gomorah. Carson engages in an enlightening discourse on the disputable matters Cedarville references in the student handbook. Just so you guy who are whining about people not having freedom: These students CHOOSE to attend these colleges in full awareness of their rules. (https://www.thegospelcoalition.org/themelios/article/on-disputable-matters/) While I do not agree with every aspect of Carsons analysis, he does raise some key truths about disputable matters.. My experience is that Asbury failed to portray the Christian faith in a serious way because She became more interested in the rules than the outcomes (Paul made a big deal of this in the bible). The official Honor Code of BYU strictly outlaws camping trips with members of the opposite sex, though instances with separate accommodations for males and females will at least receive a modicum of consideration and reduced discipline if unauthorized. 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). I know that not all Christian colleges and universities are this strict and can be good. [Emphases in original.] How about youth? Wow, imagine that. The point is, in my opinion, someone needs to establish guidelines for our youth.. Except he isnt the one setting it; its man claiming to speak for him. Thank you for your comment! Required fields are marked *. Not sure why you find prohibition of Occult practices to be a bad thing for those attending a Christian university. The big issue that I have is the way the university attempts to control activity while school is not in session and students are at home. Third, many of these rules ban things that arent dangerous (eg dancing, scary or violent movies, and sex so long as the people involved know what they are doing and all proper precautions are used) and that are a lot of fun. 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. Even if this situation only befalls a small proportion of the students who attend, it is bad enough that it is a significant threat. Cedarville justifies their policy by referencing the Drug-free Schools and Communities Act, which requires universities to provide, Standards of conduct that clearly prohibit, at a minimum, the unlawful possession, use, or distribution of illicit drugs and alcohol on school property or as part of any school activities foremployees (Policy)orstudents (Code of Conduct) and a statement of disciplinary actions associated with those violations. they as adults need freedom to make own choices. I transferred to and a public univ and found it to be a great fit for me, realizing that everything along my journey (both good and bad) helped to make me stronger and teach me about life sono regrets. Look at history. While some rules are debatable, yet this writer seems to think I went to Asbury and had no issues. In addition, neat jeans and flip flops are allowed in class and chapel. Look it up. It is based on a set of core values and the Cedarville Covenant which shape each students experience at Cedarville University. A long time ago yes, it was a very conservative campus. Yet, somehow, Cedarville still fostered open discourse. However, I dont think its quite as strict as some of the other colleges on this list, notably 1 3. All colleges, whether religious or secular, conservative or liberal, have written codes of conduct for their students and faculty. However, these organizations listed in this article are forcing students to live by ridiculously strict rules and I dont see how anyone can think this is the right way to live. You understand, a lot of people are hunting round for this information, you could help them greatly. Woah this blog is great i really like reading your posts. Part-timers or those with special circumstances must do so on days when their classes do not begin until after noon. Students who engage in underage drinking or provide alcohol to underage individuals may be subject to legal sanctions in addition to University penalties. Commuter students cannot cohabitate with significant others or any peers of the opposite sex, either, and anyone hoping to get married before the age of 21 is highly encouraged to seek counseling and receive parental permission. The biblical expectation of modesty is that the conduct of both men and women, which includes but is not limited to dress, serves to enhance rather than detract from the reputation of the Gospel (1 Tim. The bible is the guideline to these rules. Seriously. But God does not write off enjoying anything unless it is harmful to our bodies or hurts others, neither of which are true about alcohol. Id be more concerned about how easily youre manipulated into defending mass murder and less about cheering on places that prohibit dancing or chewing gum. Most of the punishment is reserved for any involving impropriety, however. I transferred to PCC my sophomore year and had a great floor leader. They cant dance, cant gamble, and cant even lightly use alcohol or tobacco even if of legal age. I know people are given the choice/make the decision to attend these schools, but they just sound so old-fashioned and boring. Unfortunately, many forms of dancing are closely associated with things that undermine godliness. 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. 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. Openly homosexual students are allowed to attend classes, but they must commit themselves to the same standards of staunch chastity as their heterosexual peers. Those who speak and act to offend may be jackasses 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. Political or social demonstrations including harmless picketing are completely banned on campus, and the University heavily discourages participating in any held off-campus as well. However, I dont think its wrong for students to want change and to disagree with them, especially when it comes to injustices such as in the mental health article. Theese rules are ridiculous, esp. They do not prepare you for the real world unless you want to work at and be totally immersed in a strict, judgmental and very dogmatic church for your whole life. According to the student handbook, Nearly 70% of our undergraduates are under the legal drinking age. 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. Feb 25 (Sat) 5:00 PM. But you cant get upset and blame teh school if you enroll and dont check out the requirements first..BYU is a great school.not a fan of mormonism, but the students that are there are great kids for the most part. *, You may use these HTML tags and attributes:
. Just as with eating food offered to idols, as Paul discusses, there is nothing intrinsically wrong with alcohol consumption. They understandably discourage illegal and discourteous behaviors such as excessive drunkenness, but generally harmless actions like possessing legal pornography, moderate drinking, disciplined gambling, dancing, sensuality, premarital sex, and homosexuality all remain condemned and held up as just as harmful to young, educated minds. All of you commenting on this comment box are complete fools have you not forgotten what country you live in its the United States people. The best approach is to research the college yourself and make your decsision. Your email address will not be published. Every college and university around the world expects its students to uphold certain standards. ORU has a dress code which is in effect for classes, chapel and in all academic buildings. It is near 30,000 dollars a year, and Cedarville is not known for its great financial aid! 1st of all we agree to go to these strict schools. In other words, there is a difference between going out to drink with a friend who is an alcoholic and drinking in front of someone who is just offended by it. As one of the underground liberal minority at the college, I disagreed with almost all the guidelines. I regret to say that it was not from the Asbury experience. It might be time for a look at the past before blaming a school for your wifes lack of faith Just saying. 3) If God destroyed a city because there were some gay people there, the takeaway shouldnt be that homosexuality is wrong, the takeaway should be that the Old Testament God is an evil monster who at best needs to be disobeyed and at worst needs to be destroyed.
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