and not the word of God..?
2007-10-24 02:46:05 · 21 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
The word of God should travel with you everywhere you go! So, it really doesn't matter, all you have to do is tune in!
2007-10-24 02:51:00 · answer #1 · answered by justme 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can study religion at any college or university in the world.
Just because a christian person starts a college doesn't mean it's touched by "the word of god" (whatever that means) or whatever... Back when I was being forced into the christian thing by my family I went on some field trips to christian universities. They were pretty much all some of the most hard-drinking, partying, having sex with a different person every weekend, bunch I've ever met... and I went to a MAJOR party school a few years later.
People go to college to get an education. If you want to study religion either major in that or buy some books and read up on it in your spare time.
2007-10-24 09:52:57 · answer #2 · answered by AngFlowr 4 · 3⤊ 0⤋
It seems as though you think it is a shame, but I disagree for several reasons.
What makes a person "ordinary?" Many ideas presented in universities are extraordinary, or were extraordinary at one time, and are now excepted as fact, which is an extraordinary occurrance in and of itself. Many of the people who come up with these ideas are innovative, devoted, geniuses, and I don't consider them "ordinary" at all. But, if we are all made unique and in the image of God, are any of us "ordinary?" And if these people we study are so gifted, can't we say that their wisdom/insight/perseverance are gifts from God? And isn't that worth studying?
Also, it seems as though you have a particular view of God, but it is worth recognizing that not everyone shares that view, whether you believe they are correct or not. Studying at a univervisity is a way to be exposed to these other ideas and viewpoints, and to broaden your understanding of the world, including how others think and act. Learning other perspectives does not have to take away from your beliefs; it can only make you look at them intellectually, and possibly make them stronger in light of what else you have learned. Understanding different beliefs can help you be a better person within your faith.
If you only wanted study the words of God, perhaps a traditional university is not the place for you.
2007-10-24 10:08:11 · answer #3 · answered by gloworm_59 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yep. It's official. You've never studied at ANY university.
And yes, it would be a waste of anybody's time to make an attempt to teach you.
Wow, I'm sorry. That was really negative. The answer to your question is: "no." It's not a waste of time. However, it could be a waste of time to "pursue God." I guess that depends on whether or not you actually get anything out of it and if you end up hurting others in the process.
2007-10-24 10:00:02 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
No. No learning is a waste of time. God tells us always to "study to show yourself approved, a workman that need not be ashamed." We must remember to stay rooted and grounded in the Word, but the Bible, for all that it truly is, is not, in fact, the only truth that there is to be found in the world. God provides educators and remember that one of the spiritual gifts is teaching. Thus, I am called upon to continually learn, God has provided a means for me to continually learn, and I should want to know as much as I can so that I may be a more effective witness for Him. If I do not educate myself to views of the opposition, how, then, am I to formulate a rebuttal for their objections?
2007-10-24 09:56:03 · answer #5 · answered by Steve 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Actually I think it's a shame that my choices are a Church of Christ university, a Baptist university, and a Methodist university. In a town of over 100K, there really should be a public university to study at.
FYI, I chose the Methodist university as they are the least offensive.
2007-10-24 10:08:05 · answer #6 · answered by A D 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
So how do you propose getting God to attend or are you just suggesting that we go over the same old re-hashed words written by men but promoted as being the words of God.
2007-10-24 10:09:34 · answer #7 · answered by LillyB 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Solution: bring the book which you believe contains the Word of God. Read it on your own free time.
Or perhaps take a World Religions class. Then you'll get a sample of many different religions.
=)
2007-10-24 09:50:54 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 0⤋
Yes, it's a shame to spread knowledge that will actually help mankind rather than hold it back in the superstitious dark ages.
2007-10-24 09:50:56 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 0⤋
not at all.
those who scream the loudest about having "the word of god" are the ones promoting mind control instead of thinking.
If one is going to university, hopefully one is more interested in thinking than subscribing to someone else's narrow-mindedness-disguised-as-god's.
2007-10-24 09:50:40 · answer #10 · answered by kent_shakespear 7 · 3⤊ 0⤋