Men may not grow their sideburns past their earlobes, have hair covering their ears, or keep moustaches beyond the corners of their mouths. Proverbs 29:22 may be a helpful verse in this situation. Of course, the handbook does too. Official MBA partner of The Economist. Honestly, this is lazy journalism. 3:3; Titus 1:7; 1 Pet. I wonder if its the product of a fundamentalist Christian school (mine was formed at Catholic schools and cheering the murder of alleged gay people was never on the syllabus). Comments? Twitter. Use of food and drink is listed by Paul in a discussion of disputable matters. We are advised to be careful not to place stumbling blocks in a brothers way. They make you attend a formal dinner every night and make you dress up for dinner too. 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 on full scholarship (or would have never atteneded the school),and I was aware of all these policies and followed them. I was kicked out of BJU twice and finally asked to not come back to finish my JR semester. I read the qualifications for these schools and got to thinking about it seriously. So even if we (younger generation) are unholy, damned, and reckless WE have the right to be and i am proud to be invoking my first amendment rights, at this moment by stating my very valid oppinion because I CAN. Be offended but remember that nobody cares youre offended. 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. 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. If they have agreed to attend the college, then they have agreed to live by the rules laid out by the college for the duration of their time there. (If you do not understand that quote.) As a Christian university community, Cedarville is concerned about the potential risk to a persons individual well- being and the reality that alcohol use has a significant negative impact on University culture. 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. Alcohol makes a person less alert and diminishes self-control. But let me clear up a few things as I attend college there myself. I attended Asbury for my first 2 years of college and met my wife there. Emergency personnel respond to a shooting at Michigan State University in East Lansing, Michigan, U.S., February 13, 2023. No one is forcing anyone to attend those colleges/universities. (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.. There are many things that are legal that are morally wrong, and BUT, they do not have any rules against you watching them on your own, or even on things like violent video games. [emailprotected]. when they prohibit homosexuality while prohibiting interaction with the opposite sex. In addition, all students enrolled in 12 or more hours are required to attend at least one chapel event a week. My mothers beliefs were disliked, so when I became an orphan I was put into foster care by my family and forbidden to speak with my cousins or brother; I was a gateway for satan to taint them.. at 12 years old. 2 Tips and 2 Rules from a Maddox RA - Student Life - Student Life I regret to say that it was not from the Asbury experience. Any interaction with alcohol, innocent or not, may result in dismissal. So next time you see a bud light in a gas stationrun for your life. *, You may use these HTML tags and attributes:

. Keep up the good work! I would not refer it to anyone!!!! Um, we dance at ORU. Since, as was noted in the introduction, it usually remains the students choice to partake of such environments, I dont think that we can disapprove of these schools on ethical or legal grounds. Perhaps they are harmful. Students at these schools are missing out. Its similarly interesting how people choose which laws & pieces of the Bible they will follow. Treating free-willed adults as if petulant children incapable of forging their own individual perceptions, decisions, and behaviors.. Your email address will not be published. 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. 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. Smoking is legal, but people die from it. Cedarville does their best to preserve their image among students, and that is a precaution that I dont think is unreasonable. You arent allowed to have your own opinions about anything and creativity and individuality is totally stifled. myCU - Cedarville University As we know from history, prohibition massively failed. The only Biblical justification provided in the handbook is that it is listed as a disputable matter by Paul, which we will get into later. Instagram. In addition, our campus culture supports the professional development of students and allows faculty to communicate additional dress guidelines for classes that are consistent with the course objectives. At BJU I just couldnt get any action as the boys are all homosexual or want to be. 1st of all we agree to go to these strict schools. The year I spent attending Pensacola Christian College was the worse year of my life. 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? Woe be unto a civilization who rejects the counsel of the Holy One, and would none of his reproof! 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. Im not a Christian and yet I do not have pictures pasted on the internet of myself drunk and naked I dont even use Facebook or alcohol. Use of alcohol was simply pushed underground out of regulatory bounds and resulted in the creation of a black market. Institutions promoting morality in an immoral society. Cedarville University Home -Engaging in or Supporting Homosexuality, this one is tricky. Police seek motive of gunman who killed 3 at Michigan State 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. D.A. I barely made it through a semester. You understand, a lot of people are hunting round for this information, you could help them greatly. She worked a part time job, attended church, volunteered at a local organization, was on a school team and carried a course load of 15 to 19 hours while maintaining a 3.8 GPA. Your moral compass seems to be spinning. Probably not. 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. these are adults who may have attended high schools where,they like myself,was paddled for minor mistakes. Whats your motive? This, unfortunately is a perk of many religious institutions. It might be time for a look at the past before blaming a school for your wifes lack of faith Just saying. When so-called Christians give up murder & pork; & they begin smoting doves, I might start believing them. If Jesus were alive, why wouldnt he want people to volunteer in nursing homes? We should not drink alcohol around underage students or those who struggle with alcoholism. I wish that I could say that Asbury was an inspiration for my ethics and for the transformation in lifes journey but I have to say that came from my church experience, my family, UK, and other experience. She had read many Christian books and had a wonderful library of these books. In addition, neat jeans and flip flops are allowed in class and chapel. Many who attend the strictest places were either home-schooled or went to hard-line fundy christian schools and churches their whole life. Cedarville provides the following specific guidelines intended to help all students with their commitment to moral purity: Students are prohibited from accessing pornographic or obscene websites or creating links to such sites. She came from a wonderful Christian church in Atlanta with tremendous faith, knowledge, and ability. I will be praying for you and I pray that God works in your life and makes you realize that saying nasty words about something is not going to take away the scars of what someone did to you, or the anger that results from it. A lot of the comments here seem to be objecting to what the author said by defending these schools. You make it out to seem way worse than it is. 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. From 1920-1933, the United States unwittingly participated in a massive experiment into the idea of illegalizing alcohol of any kind. What if that rule is not to be a legalistic, archaic kill-joy? Sports is taken seriously and we do very well in the Div One level.Sam Bradford, Tim Tebow etcthese are outstanding Christian athletes/men and went to secular schoolsyou dont have to be christian and goto to a christian college to stay christian.some students like the positive atmosphere and some just like the locationeveryone has their own preference. We hope you continue to read and criticize our articles. For example, can we ever seriously argue that taking jet skis out on a lake or visiting Kings Island are a means of divine sanctification? In their quest to encourage their students to live like Christ or, more accurately, their interpretations of how Christ lived these schools push upon them a series of heavy restrictions involving their behaviors on and off campus. Except he isnt the one setting it; its man claiming to speak for him. 'To those we lost': Michigan State's 'Rock' repainted with victim's While this is a nice general principle, it is not full proof. In addition to University prohibitions, state and federal law prohibits the unlawful sale, use, or possession of drugs and alcohol. They make you go to bed by 11pm every night, even on weekends, no matter what homework projects you may may be working on, no matter what, no exceptions, unless you want demerits. Other academic levels are not stringently held to these policies, but they must sign out if they want to return after curfew. There are a few on this list that are over the top in their rules, like Bob Jones and Pensacola. 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. To offer a different perspective, I graduated from Asbury in the 90s, lived by the rules, and benefited from being part of a voluntary community that generally did the samenot out of fear or self-righteousness, but because of the high value they placed on faith and community. Serving alcohol at bars or restaurants, keeping hours past 10:30 PM on weekdays and midnight on weekends, and door-to-door sales without expressed permission from the dean or a retail license are all forbidden by Bob Jones University. 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. D.A. Its interesting how no one stops to consider how small their God & free will must be in order to need such standards. I wonder how they deal with Darwins theory? America as a whole is definitely not a good indicator of Gods standards as displayed in the nature of his Son and set forth in his commands. What about people like me with throat issues? Davenport. I attended Asbury in the early 2000s, and I think some rules have changed since then. In this article, our anonymous author discusses the practical, common sense issues with the policy, the detailed policy issues within the student handbook, and a Biblical review of the alcoholic prohibition instated at Cedarville. 20:1; Prov. I love the Godly atmosphere it gives, and completely disagree with you. Your email address will not be published. God bless. And students coloring their hair is definitely not banned.just unnatural colors are like a student couldnt dye their hair green for instance. Cedarville ought to take this Biblical message to heart and change their policies to allow responsible use of alcohol. I am not a follower of Christianity nor do I have a problem with that, but these establishments are making the entire religion look crazed and judgmental Just sayin. Like that other poster, we werent able to read the handbook until the day we arrived. They are advertised as Christian schools so it would be assumed that it would be mainly Christian people would be attending them. I respect your opinion and where its coming from. Free thinkers, thanks! The place else may just I am getting that kind of information written in such an ideal manner? My daughter graduated from Asbury this year. 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. McKendree. Most of the punishment is reserved for any involving impropriety, however. Same reason why youre allowed to practice pretty much any religion and go here. I agree strongly with Tara. Still having nightmares. As for dancing it is entirely allowed. 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 veritably Orwellian Florida Christian College combs through its students media collections, banning any books, movies, music, magazines, or video games it deems detrimental to Christianity. On a related note, outright banning things often just makes them more appealing. By the time we were ready to graduate and go to college, that important decision, like most others, had either already been made for us or pushed so strongly onto us that we felt there were no other options. Good job elarning to sneak though. hahaha I have no idea where you came up with that one. Students are not permitted to attend parties where alcohol is being used in a manner that violates University standards. I went to the definitely not religious university of Iowa State University years ago. Academically, it was quite decent, and some professors were very open-minded. College is not supposed to be your babysitter, it is a learning experience meant to prepare you for the way the world is. Jesus drank wine. 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. In America, people can express their opinions and say what they want. You already know, lots of persons are looking around for this information, you can aid them greatly. Students are prohibited from posting or sharing sexually provocative material. follow you to church? What do you think they do? Cedarville's policy on alcohol is simply another notch in the post of treating students like children rather than adults. YouTube. If you EVER want to be in a highly sexually-charged atmosphere, these are the places to be. Court documents reveal new details in Cedarville University stabbing you know, just as there are Christians who behave badly, there are secular women who have higher standards. their own standards, and this writer makes fun of them as hopelessly pathetic. Furthermore, the views expressed in this article certainly do not represent those of Cedarville University. All resident and commuter students at Oral Roberts University are required to attend church at least twice a week and find themselves to a highly restrictive dress code. 6:910; 1 Cor. People can have jobs with alcohol or tobacco. Ten. 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. If you are a student at Cedarville, you know that the university resides in the historically dry town of Cedarville, OH. 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. In addition to outright banning the expected illegal and discourteous behaviors, premarital sex and homosexuality are considered as absolute in their alleged offense to God and society as stealing and lying. Incidentally, the D.A.R.E. 2021-22 Student Handbook - Cedarville University I believe the answer lies with how students (like me) were raised. Clothing should not be excessively short or revealing. Some may seem that way to those who dont adhere to a particular faith. You should consider Faulkner Univsersity for one of these top 10. Clothing should be gender appropriate. If you want to have a Christian school, make it conform to Biblical principles as much as possible. Students are not allowed to use, purchase, share, or possess alcoholic beverages, tobacco products, or any illegal drug on or off campus. People have parties all the time. Some people feel safer if there isnt a lot of drinking and other rowdiness going on. 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. 2nd Just because something is legal doesnt make it good for you. The last one about Liberty isnt even true. Required fields are marked *. Cedarvilles policy on alcohol is not founded in fact, policy, or Biblical principle. 16 17. These places really need to get it together, damn. Violations of these guidelines may result in dismissal. I walked away 15 years ago and still have not come back but there were many factors involved. 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. 2:310; 1 Pet. Even if this situation only befalls a small proportion of the students who attend, it is bad enough that it is a significant threat. "Clothing should not be excessively short or revealing," the handbook reads. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); The Sobering truth of Cedarvilles Archaic Prohibition Rules. But the following schools nonetheless play host to a number of regulations that seem rather appalling to mainstream society, and this article takes an admittedly irreverent peek at a little of what they have to say. Ballroom dancing? 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. Any and all work must not interfere with weekday prayer sessions, either. Camping trips with the opposite sex arent strictly forbidden; theyre just discouraged. Giving into that division will never bring peace. But unless you go, you cant mock it because you havent even been there or checked it out. Cedarville University Reviews | GradReports I went to PCC in the early 80s. 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. Students are not to attend bars or clubs where alcohol is the primary feature. More information on the personal care attendant policy and other disability accommodations is available at cedarville.edu/disabilities . 3:34). Ive also chosen to go back this Fall because it follows the Bible and the rules discourage wrong things so it is Much easier to make right decisions! IT IS WRONG. https://www.thegospelcoalition.org/themelios/article/on-disputable-matters/, Defined by One Mistake: What One Students Dismissal Revealed about Cedarvilles Disciplinary Process The Cedarville Interpreter. Welcome to a place where Gods very attributes are slandered and blasphemed. From my experience, most fundy kids figure this out a few years later than everyone else and finally start making decisions for themselves. Guess what these colleges are wrong to force students to suppress their governing rights that were written long before most of these colleges where even developed. Mixed groups of males and females must agree to confer in the presence of a chaperone. Getting drunk is still a sin. Thats whats up. 5:1921; Eph. One of my professors at UK went to my church (Southern Hills in Lexington), another of my UK professors dedicated his life to improve conditions for the poor in South America. -Having or Supporting Abortions, similar to the last one. I Attended LMU in Los Angeles we do to have strict rules about clothes we can wear pants So nyah nyah yah. D.A. We all wore makeup, etc. They make you go to chapel church services every single day, and some days you have to go to church more than once, the only exception is if you are sick enough to be in the infirmary. If a student applies and is admitted to one of the educational institutions it is safe to assume that theyve read and have agreed to the guidelines. They do not require church service, but Convocations on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays are compulsory for the entire student body. The administration should be an example of leadership by listening to its student body, a large portion of which would support the change to the student handbook. The only strict rule they have is drinking and they wont kick you out if they find out you drank. Forgery, providing incomplete or misleading information, scanning and not attending chapel, or misuse of your student ID card are examples of dishonesty that will result in discipline. I understand your point, and I do believe the policy could be tweaked. The problems arise when we disregard our fellow believers who are of weaker conscience. Students are also reminded that underage drinking violates federal law. You might want to take a closer look at everything that was going on at the time. YAAAY ORU and all the others. What if the rule was actually because the majority of other schools have Title IX sexual assault cases involving the influence of alcohol? As one of the top Christian colleges in the Midwest, Cedarville University attracts 5,082 undergraduate , graduate, and dual enrolled high school students to more than 175 areas of study. I have met people that go to PCC and they have all said only good things about it. 2023 Softball Schedule - Cedarville University Athletics Most are Christians, majority of them from teh south and alot of them are athletes. HONESTY One of the marks of integrity is honesty. However, as a Cedarville student, you represent the University. Policies | Cedarville University 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). We call our student handbook The Cedarville Experience because it includes many of the guidelines and principles that will shape your time at Cedarville. I went to a Catholic University in Los Angeles and they do not have rules like that sothere. Outright banning everything that can be dangerous to someones health and character leaves much less room for students to learn moderation. They help stem the tide of STDs, date rape, the dangers of substance abuse, etc., But even there the use of the f word would have resulted in expulsion from class. In addition, anyone considering dating a classmate or other attendee must refrain from any sign of affection beyond handholding. You can view it here. ALCOHOL AND ILLEGAL AND HARMFUL SUBSTANCES The Bible contains many warnings on the use of alcohol and teaches the need for caution. Honesty, refraining from causing harm to others, community, and staying within the laws of the home country all remain relatively reasonable and universal codes that give students structure while still preserving their individuality and bolstering their character. A little bit of bleeding and discomfort is not the end of the world at PCC. In the introduction of this article, many questions were raised, and no answers for any of them were argued for in the main body of the text. Maybe this list should just be 10 Strict Christian Colleges? If you have questions or need more information, please contact the student life deans. Here are private colleges that want to set In addition, attendance at parties, clubs, casinos, restaurants, and bars is expressly prohibited except when no alcohol is present. Which brings up the question Why go there if you dont fit? As with many Christian colleges and universities, Liberty extends its behavioral guidelines to students who live off campus as well as on. You arent writing truth, you are writing opinion. leftover elk tags wyoming; when did rumspringa originate; cedarville university crazy rules Those of you who are saying Oh SOMEBODY has to set standards for the youth. Guess what? All students with a course load of 6 hours or more are required to contribute at least 6 hours of volunteer work in a Christian-related field per month, and they are heavily discouraged from taking jobs that distract from the schools staunch moral guidelines. It is based on a set of core values and the Cedarville Covenant which shape each students experience at Cedarville University.

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