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. It always has been, and always will be. and everyone is a sinner, but it is much better to have standards (standing for something morally Students are prohibited from posting or sharing sexually provocative material. BUT, they do not have any rules against you watching them on your own, or even on things like violent video games. (Aldair Zepeda/WWMT) "To those we lost to those healing," added were the names of the three killed in the shooting, Brian . 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. Twitter. Cedarville University is a Christian university located in Cedarville, Ohio. They rally behind the 10 Commandments, but when asked about their own practices, they quickly throw up the New Testament. The admission office refused to release the student handbook until one signed on the dotted line, feet on campus for semester orientation and parents away from campus. 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. Free thinkers, thanks! Which brings up the question Why go there if you dont fit? Some people feel safer if there isnt a lot of drinking and other rowdiness going on. Thanks for the timely reminder of how far weve come. The only wont allow it if you practice satanism (for obvious reasons) or anything with sacrificing, pretty much.) Outright banning everything that can be dangerous to someones health and character leaves much less room for students to learn moderation. Case in point: I had been dating the same guy for over three years. 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. 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. Unfortunately, many forms of dancing are closely associated with things that undermine godliness. they as adults need freedom to make own choices. put a sock in it. Graduating 74% of students, Cedarville alumni go on to earn a starting salary of $35,200. Please reply, This is not a comment, but a request. Writing articles about what you disagree with regarding the university isnt really helpful to anyone. 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. hahaha I have no idea where you came up with that one. 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. Carson outlines ten items that can be used to determine what constitutes a theologically disputable matterwhich Cedarville claims includes use of alcohol. Yes, the limitations on personal freedoms were sometimes onerous, but the tradeoffs, IMO, make the typical American college experience pale in comparison. The Yellow Jackets compete for championships in 16 NCAA. I have met people that go to PCC and they have all said only good things about it. They also will not do anything to you for supporting it as they follow Christs example in loving everyone and not judging others for their beliefs. If anything, its pushing them further away because they feel even more separated from God. Still having nightmares. 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. She did meet some students who were unhappy with Asbury for various reasons, like any students at any college. Where did you hear that we couldnt?!?! Isnt that what freedom means: choosing what you want to do and suffering the consequences for your actions. The school has a religious affiliation with the Baptist faith. D.A. 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. Quite honestly, speaking as a Christian myself, attending a private Christian college is not always the best choice depending on your career path. this is what I think of those colleges They can go fuck a buffalo for all I care how dare they dictate your life. So quit whining about some article some guy wrote on the internet 3 years ago about the strict standards set forth by some colleges and start asking yourself- do these standards actually bring people closer to God or are they pushing us further away? Shoes should be worn in academic buildings, chapel, and the dining hall at all times. For example, skirts/dresses should fall mid-thigh, midriff and underwear should not show, leggings/tights should have a skirt, dress, or shirt over top that falls mid-thigh (except during exercise), and shirts should not be low-cut and should have modest straps. The only strict rule they have is drinking and they wont kick you out if they find out you drank. -Using Profanity, really, it isnt allowed in any K-12 school, and they dont want people cussing their heads off here. PERSONAL CARE AND RESPONSIBILITY All students are expected to live independently and are responsible for their own personal care. In addition, all students enrolled in 12 or more hours are required to attend at least one chapel event a week. 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. Are they genuinely pushing their students towards the path of Christ? All colleges, whether religious or secular, conservative or liberal, have written codes of conduct for their students and faculty. This, unfortunately is a perk of many religious institutions. But its greatly changed now. Is there something wrong here? Thanks for that Students are also prohibited from recreational drug use, misusing legally prescribed medications, or using synthetic street drugs or medical marijuana. Students are expected to be honest and truthful in all forms of communication (verbal or written). Look it up. 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. Your email address will not be published. Certainly they are more strict and arbitrary in their rules than some of the schools here. It helps us to become better thinkers and writers! You heard about how bad these schools are from people who got kicked out? 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. __________________________ It might be time for a look at the past before blaming a school for your wifes lack of faith Just saying. Were MADE in Gods image, and so the things we feel and do were felt by God first! Woah this blog is magnificent i like reading your posts. She had read many Christian books and had a wonderful library of these books. But premarital sex, homosexuality, aligning oneself with occult religions (though the handbook never actually specifies which belief systems they consider occult), using expletives, tobacco possession or use, dancing, and working at any establishment that encourages or involves any such things apparently constitute impropriety and stand as offenses worthy of expulsion. We should not drink alcohol around underage students or those who struggle with alcoholism. 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. Tara, Im sorry to hear you had such a negative experience at Asbury. let me spell it out for you PROSELYTISM. Yet, somehow, Cedarville still fostered open discourse. Good job elarning to sneak though. and I would rather put up with some questionably strict rules if that meant that Same reason why youre allowed to practice pretty much any religion and go here. Also, youre a little too sarcastic in your sentences. I regret to say that it was not from the Asbury experience. Mature, responsible people are able to think for themselves and moderate their own behavior. Just my humble, unbiased opinion; take it or leave it. ALCOHOL AND ILLEGAL AND HARMFUL SUBSTANCES The Bible contains many warnings on the use of alcohol and teaches the need for caution. 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. It is for our own health and safety that these rules are in place: rules which we WILLINGLY submit to. ORU has a dress code which is in effect for classes, chapel and in all academic buildings. It is a small institution with an enrollment of 3,540 undergraduate students. If you have questions or need more information, please contact the student life deans. In addition to University prohibitions, state and federal law prohibits the unlawful sale, use, or possession of drugs and alcohol. Raffles are not even allowed as fundraiser due to their association with gambling, which is also banned. No one is being coerced into paying thousands of dollars to go if they dont want to. People have parties all the time. Probably a shock, but I not only know how to cook and clean, I also do the home repairs, budget,renovations, I sew and Im active with several charities, many Christian. Instagram. All men and women are expected to dress modestly, stay well-groomed, and avoid tattoos and body piercings. Be offended but remember that nobody cares youre offended. God created dance. YouTube. 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? Possessing legal pornography, light to moderate drinking (even non-alcoholic versions of beer or cocktails), gambling, premarital or extramarital sex (regardless of whether or not the latter take place within an open relationship), dressing immodestly, supporting or practicing religious beliefs in line with the occult (with the lines of what constitutes such practices never explicitly stated), using profanity, tobacco, engaging in or supporting homosexuality, and having or supporting abortions are also very much in violation of the schools strict moral guidelines.. Its interesting how no one stops to consider how small their God & free will must be in order to need such standards. Possessing legal pornography, light to moderate drinking (even non-alcoholic versions of beer or cocktails), gambling, premarital or extramarital sex (regardless of whether or not the latter take place within an open relationship), dressing immodestly, supporting or practicing religious beliefs in line with the occult (with the lines of what constitutes such practices never explicitly stated), using profanity, tobacco, engaging in or supporting homosexuality, and having or supporting abortions are also very much in violation of the schools strict moral guidelines. There are so many problems with this statement. Probably not. Your argument is no better than saying something is right because its in Mein Kampf or saying that Western values are wrong because they upset Osama bin Laden so much he destroyed some buildings. 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. Either way, check your facts before you publish. I had to quit dressing slovenly and learned to dress well. Ive been asked so many times why I kept returning to such an oppressive environment. Students caught engaging in premarital, extramarital, and homosexual behavior face the risk of being expelled completely from Dallas Christian College as well. They are definitely much more lax now the girls are fine wearing pants (modesty is suggested). However was shocked at the unchristian like behavior these christains held. 1st of all we agree to go to these strict schools. If a disciple of Christ becomes odious to others because of the radical measures that Christ calls us to, he will have followed the footsteps of his master; indeed, what else could be expected of him? We all wore makeup, etc. 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. 20:1; Prov. Its that simple. 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. But most, if not all, of these schools require their faculty to live up to the same or stricter standards standards that the faculty and the school believe are right. Students are not permitted to attend parties where alcohol is being used in a manner that violates University standards. I got to Oral and they dont follow you around but they are strict, I have piercings and Ive been told to put clear retainers in during class and school events.