Bob Jones University

I've downloaded Don Carson's lectures in the past. I agree that it's a great resource.

 

I agree completely. You've said it well. I've had my own hurts from Fundmentalists, but I've known many wonderful people in Fundamentalism, as you have. Concerning the compassion I think Fundamentalists as a whole still emphasize giving the Gospel more than any other group, and that is an act of compassion.

 

Glad to be a blessing. :type:

 

Right, Paid.

Just like you and I will give an account to God someday for all of our actions. Why is pointing that out and reminding them that they too must answer to God a mark of negative intense feelings?

BJU and their cohorts (along with many who are not) have a difficult time saying, "I'm sorry. I was wrong. Please forgive me."

That is their blind spot. It is also why fundamentalism has the reputation it has.

I put in my previous post that I'm not bitter. The reason I did that is because any critique of BJU - no matter how valid, fair, and balanced -is met with the bitterness response. Or in your case, negative intense feelings that render anything that person says biased.

Well, walk in my shoes, see the hypocrisy, attempt to share your concerns biblically, and see how BJU responds. They are never, ever wrong.

I'm sure you are a very good person too. :godisgood:

 

Agreed. Many Fundamentalists don't even go as far as admitting that.

 

That is pretty good insight, Squire.

I have seen a new tone under Steven.

 

Interesting you should mention this: have you guys seen the new website asking BJU TO apologize? Thoughts?

www.please-reconcile.org

 

Apologize for the racial discrimination thing?

Is that what people are so worried about?

The fact that Bob Jones University recently had a gay singer perform for a vesper doesn't bother you, or several other problems with the school?

I attended Bob Jones University, but thankfully the Lord got me out of there.

The school is going to be the next Furman University unless it repents.

 

I am not huge backer of BJU, but I have would need some type of proof to accept this statement.

 

Exactly right! This sounds extremely doubtful to me. I'd call it another Internet rumor, but I can't find it anywhere on the Internet except Spoudazo's post here on the BB! Google--BJU vespers "gay singer"--and the only hit you get, yes the only hit is Spoudazo's post!! :laugh:

 

I'll not comment on the other controversial things you said. However, if the Lord got you "out of there", do you think He may also keep others there?

 

Just talk to a current student at BJU, I didn't keep up with the singers when I was a student (nor did attend 99% of the time because I think it's wrong to ask someone to attend such a fleshy thing on Sunday, of all days).

Gay has meant homosexual since I was a kid, but I often call them sodomites and what not, it's not that big of a deal what you call them.

 

Well I have tried to find out, as I asked a recent graduate of Bob Jones. I didn't ask the name, but I asked him what it was about, and was trying to confirm what I was told from another brother in Christ, someone who recently left BJU due to a number of issues.

Both former students confirmed this (one graduated the school, one left it).

I live about 7 1/2 minutes from there, so maybe one day I'll visit their bookstore again and perhaps ask around.

 

You really ought not spend this stuff till you have some facts. A disgruntled former student would not be the best source.