What are some disadvantages if admission officers consider applicants by religion on religious background?...like if a student has lost his or her father in war, he or she can go to the university without the entrance exam...or if students memorize the holy book( Koran or Bible) they don't need to take the entrance exam ( that happens in my country)...plzzz...tell me what u think about this issue...I have to write an essay about it...thank u
2007-04-10 11:35:24 · 10 answers · asked by Elena_Jolie 1 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Wow that is a lot of stuff to do there. It would take a long time to memorize the whole Bible then write a essay on it. I'd say whatever it was I wouldn't memorize the Bible and write a essay about it.
2007-04-10 11:39:32 · answer #1 · answered by Josh D 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Well if I had to decide to either read the Bible, and take an exam... EXAM PLEASE!! One big disadvantage is that an exam is made for a reason, to make sure you know what you're getting into, and if you can handle it. There are surely exams that will be taken through out the year, so what's one more exam going to hurt? If you don't study the things on the first exam and, read the Koran/Bible instead, then first day of class...then your totally lost... I could understand if (recently) you've lost your father in a war(very recent- a year), but reading something that has nothing to do with your education? I'm not so sure about that!
Hope I helped!:)
2007-04-10 18:45:46 · answer #2 · answered by Sara Rosie 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Applicants who lost fathers in the war are children of hero's.
Applicants who memorize the bible are probably only doing that because they would never pass the exam.
I have a question for you.
1. What kind of University accepts memorizing the bible as an entrance exam, except a religious one and any University worth it's salt would never, ever teach religion.
2007-04-10 18:42:41 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 1⤋
I don't really think public schools should take into account someone's religion.
But if someone has done something like participate in some youth leadership, done a mission trip, or a humanitarian project, or memorized an entire book through their religion - those are accomplishments and experiences worth listing on a college application.
I don't think those things would make them exempt from exams, but could better their chances of getting in the "extracurricular activities" consideration.
2007-04-10 18:49:13 · answer #4 · answered by daisyk 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I can understand the exemption for someone if their father died in a war. It's a way to help them overcome the loss of a parent.
If the university is a religious one then I can also understand the exemption. Anyone who takes the time to memorize the entire book is showing self discipline, a desire to succeed, and the ability to keep focused. That would indicate someone who would be serious about learning.
2007-04-10 18:48:49 · answer #5 · answered by kaehya2003 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't see that this is fair. If there is room at university, let everyone in. If not, test everyone. The only place religion should come into play is when entering a "religious" university.
2007-04-10 18:39:43 · answer #6 · answered by RB 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
I don't know, but I heard that in the UK, muslims can get interest free loans. If thats true, then I'm becoming a muslim :P.
2007-04-10 18:45:45 · answer #7 · answered by Om 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I call it unethical... all should be granted admission on the same standards to be fair.
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2007-04-10 18:39:55 · answer #8 · answered by vinslave 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
not fair all should take the same exam
2007-04-10 18:39:03 · answer #9 · answered by Nora 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
just say what they want to hear... tell them you are not religious
2007-04-10 18:38:33 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋