Faith based life on campus?

fluffymonkey
Thu, 14 Jun 2012 22:22:36 +0000

These people have all hit it, gospelgirl.

Am I the only one that smells a ■■■■■? I apologize if that’s not the case/I’ve offended you-- if you’re legitimately seeking advice, here’s what I have to add:

I’m an atheist at a fairly liberal university. People drink, do drugs, have sex. Some people are gay. You’ll meet people of all faiths, and people of NO faith. Most of the people on a typical college campus are “sinners.” If you can’t bear to be exposed to such heathens, attend a sheltered religious university.

However, I think that could be a real waste of your potential, depending on what you want to study. Consider this: you have spent the past 18 years as a “Good Christian,” and you’ve been taught that you shouldn’t waver in your faith. But… what if there’s a lot more out there? There are a million religions, all of them equally right to their owners. Is it really worth it to keep yourself to only what you’ve known? I’m not saying drop God-- I’m saying you should embrace ALL possibilities (make diverse friends, keep an open mind).

You say you grew up in a moral household, then explained that you’re Christian. A college education will challenge you to think critically. You might start asking yourself-- is there a way to be “moral” or “ethical” without being a Christian?

There’s a big world out there. You have your religion to guide your choices; why not explore something new?