Percentage of Students in Sororities

[PeppyGPhiB]

Originally Posted by KSUViolet06

I always find it so ironic that these so-called Christian schools have such rules. Theologically, what they're doing is telling kids that "Salvation comes from works (i.e. what you do, and not what you believe)." That is against everything I've EVER been taught. They're totally putting words in God's mouth, so to speak, and it makes me mad.

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.

[AlphaFrog]

Originally Posted by PeppyGPhiB

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.

[33girl]

Originally Posted by AlphaFrog

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

JINX BUY ME A COKE.

[NutBrnHair]

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.

[LaneSig]

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.

[LXA SE285]

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).

[PeppyGPhiB]

Originally Posted by LaneSig

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.

Yes, Brigham Young still makes students sign a pledge. And some of the Church of Christ and other religious schools do, too.

Church of Christ IS its own denomination, but it is not to be confused with the United Churches of Christ, which is considerably more liberal. You're right, though, that CoC are independent of each other and they have no governing body the way, say, Catholics, Lutherans or Presbyterians do. They also do not have formal clergy; members of the congregation are considered ministers. The denomination is fairly evangelical and their worship style adheres to the Bible...no musical instruments in church, and women do not have a leadership role in the church.

I could never have gone to a school that imposed all those rules on its adult students. But there are a lot of students at Pepperdine that complain about the "dry" policy on campus and the three religion classes everyone has to take - and to them, I can only say, Why didn't you read all the materials, Web site, application, etc. the school sends out, because it's ALL in there. Like you said, people should make sure they understand the way a school works before they sign up!

[33girl]

Originally Posted by PeppyGPhiB

Church of Christ IS its own denomination, but it is not to be confused with the United Churches of Christ, which is considerably more liberal.

That's exactly what I was thinking of - thanks for clearing that up. LXA SE285, one of my HS friends goes to Church of Jesus Christ Apostolic, and they have the same rules that you mentioned.

LOL at the PCC/Bob Jones smackdown. The worst part about that article, though, is hearing about students who think they have a degree that means something and them finding out that they're screwed because the college wasn't accredited. I'm sure a lot of students went there w/ the purest of motives and to take their money like that is just horrible.

[Benzgirl]

Originally Posted by NutBrnHair

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.

Southern Baptist = Party School
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