Many of them demand a statement of Christian faith before joining the faculty. Yet they claim to follow non-discrimination laws. Isn't such a statement of faith an insult to the spirit of free inquiry in academia?
2007-07-08 07:49:01 · 15 answers · asked by slyintellectual 3 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
I wonder if you could get admitted by stating that you have no Christian faith.
2007-07-08 07:54:02 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Well, see, the thing is, Christian colleges tend to attract...... Christian students. That is the demographic they're aimed at. So I don't think it's unreasonable for Christian colleges to request a statement of Christian faith. However, I don't think that a statement of faith should be a *requirement* either, especially not if the student has specified that he/she isn't a Christian.
Since most non-Christians don't even consider a Christian college, I don't think it's that big of a deal. In addition, I would expect the number of non-Christian students in a Christian college to be extremely low. It isn't pragmatic to set up a policy that accomodates such a small minority so that no one is offended.
If you don't want to make a statement of faith at a Christian college, then tell them you aren't a Christian and you don't want to. If they still request that statement of faith, well then, there are plenty of secular colleges to choose from.
2007-07-08 08:00:06 · answer #2 · answered by ATWolf 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Not in the classic sense of discrimination.
I go to a Christian College currently and they dont typically accept unbelievers even as students much less on the staff or faculty. The mission statement of the college is to train people for full time ministry. You cant accomplish those if you fill the faculty or even the campus with unbelievers.
It has absolutely nothing to do with personal rejection. This simply isnt a place for them and believe me, we've had enough of them as freshmen posing as believers and they dont last.
2007-07-08 08:08:12 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
It is, but when a school says it is 'Christian' and therefore 'Christian funded' then it has the right to be discriminatory, because it is only doing what it says on the label (so to speak) It would be different in the state system or a non-secular school. However other faiths have schools 'particular' to their faith - so why should Christians be any different!
2007-07-08 07:53:52 · answer #4 · answered by waggy 6 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Just one question: why on Earth would an Atheist decide to join a Christian College? As an Atheist I wouldn't.
2007-07-08 07:56:12 · answer #5 · answered by Love_my_Cornish_Knight❤️ 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
christian colleges will require you to take at least one religion course and most atheist would write their paper about something the professors don't want to hear (contradictions in the bible for example). There are plenty of colleges, go to one that YOU would enjoy.
2007-07-08 07:59:17 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
many will say yes,
but they don't. they promote love for all and the spreading of God's word.
They try to spread the word, but if not received they cut themselves off from the no believer so the worldly views do not infect the church and it remains pure....but because the church allows so much wordly garbage in it, it is no longer pure and it image is stained.
2007-07-08 07:55:58 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Christian colleges do not promote discrimination, however when you attend a Christian college, you must follow their policies. It's about respect, not discrimination.
2007-07-08 07:53:31 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 1⤋
I have no idea, but you sound right... maybe you should try asking someone at an admissions office of a christian college or something...
2007-07-08 07:53:02 · answer #9 · answered by Aztrik 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
no
a statement of what a private college wants is not discrimination....Billy Graham crusade wants ppl working there who are born again only..
2007-07-08 07:52:12 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋