Well, then, save me a spot next to the cool kid's lava pit, I'll see you there.:p:D

They actually are Christian schools, not just "so-called" Christian schools.

Perhaps you've interpreted their message inaccurately. One could argue that they're telling their students that what they believe is reflected in their actions. So, if you believe Southern Baptist mores, your actions will reinforce your beliefs. Also, others will see what you believe because of your chosen actions. This is simply a strategic, evangelical move. Witnessing is good. Especially if you're in the business of attracting and retaining students.

I totally agree with you about being angered by someone who puts words in God's mouth.

How do you know what all Christian universities are telling kids? There is a broad spectrum of Christian universities in this country, and it's not a good idea to assume what any of them are "telling" their students. But, it's probably fair to say that most Christian schools encourage their students to love and care for their fellow man, and one of the easiest and most effective ways to show that care is through action. Really, though, I see that just as much a "Golden rule" as anything.

But that has nothing to do with dress code. The schools that dictate dress code through ridiculous rules like women not being permitted to wear pants, don't trust their students. That's the bottom line. They don't trust their students to make grown-up decisions based on thought versus "feelings." THAT is the kind of Christian school you're talking about, and it's the minority. I'd appreciate it if you didn't group ALL Christian schools in with the extreme ones.

I missed the "ALL" part in what she said. "These 'so-called'" doesn't imply all.

Why?

As for the references to "Christian" schools, I think that's why she said "these so-called" - that she was reinforcing your point, that not all schools that are affiliated with this or that Christian denomination have ridiculous and archaic rules.

JINX BUY ME A COKE.

I'm a proud alumna of a good Southern Baptist school which was listed in Playboy's "Top Ten Party Schools" back in the eighties. Good times. :)

Is it Church of Christ or Church of God? I thought COG was the more extreme one.

My cousin goes to Lancaster Bible and this thread was making me curious so I checked out their handbook....pretty much the same deal. My favorite phrase was "non-sensual dancing."

Since I started the hijack, let me add this: Those are old rules. Female students can wear pants to class now. I don't know about the shorts. The rules about dorm room visitations still apply.

And, like PeppyGPhiB said, one of the prevailing attitudes of the administrations is that your actions speak loudly. Or, as Momma always said: "Be careful how you act. You may be the only Bible that some people read." (Come to think of it, that is a good idea for Greeks. "Be careful how you act. You may be the only XYZ that some people see.")

And, if you don't agree with the rules, choose to do what I did: Go somewhere else.

Does Brigham Young Univ. still make their students sign a pledge saying that they will refrain from drinking, premarital sex, ect? See- we aren't the only ones.


ETA to respond to 33girl. It's churches of Christ (and yes, church is not capitalized for a reason). Churches of Christ are non-denominational. There is no governing body. Each is independent of the other.

And there are three Churches of God, based in Anderson, Indiana; Charleston, Tennessee; and Cleveland, Tennessee. The latter two are Pentecostal denominations that traditionally have forbidden women to cut their hair and wear jewelry, makeup, and pants (though I think they've relaxed those rules some in recent years).

Pensacola Christian College is one of the most strict. No eye babies allowed!


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Southern Baptist = Party School
Lions and Tigers and Bears, Oh My!!!

LMAO....I had never heard of Eye Babies until now.
I'm going to use that line tomorrow:D

Ditto for eye babies (never heard this before!) - the term is intriguing. :)