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May 7, 2007 | 9:02 am

Religion aces college

Posted by Brad A. Greenberg

Despite what many conservative religious parents believe – I know; I grew up with them – American universities are not brainwashing their children to be godless intellectuals. According to the International Herald Tribune, which interviewed dozens of university officials, “students are drawn to religion and spirituality with more fervor than at any time they can remember.”

University officials explained the surge of interest in religion as partly a result of the rise of the religious right in politics, which they said has made questions of faith more talked about generally. In addition, they said, the attacks of Sept. 11, 2001, by Islamic zealots underscored for many the influence of religion on world affairs.

And an influx of evangelical students at secular universities, along with an increasing number of international students, has meant that students arrive with a broader array of religious experiences.

Gomes said a more diverse student body at Harvard had meant that “the place is more representative of mainstream America.”

“That provides a group of people who don’t leave their religion at home,” he said.

However, UCLA’s Spirituality in Higher Education study reported in 2003 that college students have high levels of spirituality—but that schools typically do a poor job supporting it.

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We all have our own separate Beliefs, founded in various religions, because we are individuals.  It only makes sense that a situation such as this would produce various ways to praise OUR HEAVENLY FATHER, the Creator.  I think my Beliefs are correct as much as you do yours.

“Everyone thinks he’s right. And some of us are so convinced that we’re even willing to fight to the death for what we believe. And with all that conviction, sincere as it may be, we keep digging ourselves in, and making that [hole] deeper and deeper, because in the final analysis, if everyone is right, then no one is right.
So what’s the answer? Don’t be so sure of your beliefs. Don’t be so quick to jump to your belief, because what you believe may not be as true as you first thought. Have the courage to filter your beliefs through the filter of common sense. Don’t take your preconceived beliefs and try to justify them rationally. Instead, use rationality to come to your beliefs . . . And whatever doesn’t make sense, have the sense to let it go. . . And if we don’t get our heads straight, it will only get worse.”    -Nissim Dahan

I do not want to force anyone to believe as I do.  Then it would not be your will, it would be my will. I accept Jesus Christ as my Savior.  You may not.  Whether you choose to believe or not is your decision, not mine.  I have put my ’Beliefs’ through the ’Filter of Common Sense.’  Have You?  We all are not going to have the same convictions about ‘Divinity‘, the same religion, or even the same beliefs about a common religion.  Wanting to kill someone because they do not believe as I do, on anything, is not good.  I should have the patience and tolerance to accept the fact we do not agree.  Common sense.

Furthermore, there are bad elements in every religion, culture, and nation.  I can not say one religion, culture, or nation is bad because of some and not all.  Thus, not all Muslims are bad when a few do wrong; not all Christians are bad when a few do wrong; not all Middle-Easterners are bad when a few do wrong; not all Americans are bad when a few do wrong; etcetera.  Plus I can not blame the people for what their government does.  We all, worldwide, have bad politicians, bad bureaucrats, and bad military leaders.  And the same is true as before.  All are not to be blamed for the actions of some.  Common sense.

So what is the answer?  I personally agree we must stop ‘Extremism.’  Such things as killing, fighting to the death, and forcing your will upon others are extreme.  I also personally agree with the ‘Golden Rule’ which should be common sense:

  “Do unto others as you would have done unto you.”      -Jesus Christ

We all will not agree on everything; we must accept that situation.  So let people decide for themselves what is currently best for themselves.  If someone wants to do something that does not affect you, then let them do it.  You may not agree with what they are doing , but let them.  OUR HEAVENY FATHER obviously does not want to control us.  I believe we must follow that example.  Do not force your will on someone else.  If their actions will not affect you, then let them. Not advocating hedonism, let their will decide what is best for them.  Common sense.

I’m not forcing my will on you.  Why are you forcing your’s on me?  May OUR HEAVENLY FATHER’s Will Be Done.

Comment by Justin Eckstein on 5/05/11 at 9:04 pm

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