LOL, yeah they DO...
I remember in Astronomy class, the lecturer was going over the age of the earth and solar system. And one student said that they were taught that the earth is the 10,000 yrs old thing. THe Lecturer( who is strict muslim and wayyyy too nice of a lady) said that while that was not the right age, you can't expect them to get it right since they had no way of knowing/determining the actual age of the world/solar system/universe when the bible was written.
One of my classmates is very very into that whole church thing, but he's finished with his MPhil in Physics( i dont remember what field). One of my friends completed his PhD in material science and is a strict Seven day Adventist.
Heck , I had a classmate who used to bring actual CHICK TRACK COMICS to school ( see, i've been exposed to that man's garbage for many years now). But after much debate even that friend identifies the fallicies in that man's publications. My friend is doing his Bsc in Electrical Engineering right now.
If you have faith then hold to it, but when fact shows otherwise dont deny it. Accepting fact by NO WAY undermines faith. You just take the good from both worlds.
Re: Do Christians Even Go To Major Universitys
Originally posted by TRH
I mean do they or at least in the science department,sense they caused trouble in some I heard a few have Anti-Christain policies but I am not sure about that
Yes. I've heard of students who refuse to answer questions on evolution on exams. Of couse they get zeros, but then they ***** about discrimination.
However, Christian doesn't mean fundamentalist Christian. Don't confuse the two. 😠
I remember in Astronomy class, the lecturer was going over the age of the earth and solar system. And one student said that they were taught that the earth is the 10,000 yrs old thing. THe Lecturer( who is strict Muslim and wayyyy too nice of a lady) said that while that was not the right age, you can't expect them to get it right since they had no way of knowing/determining the actual age of the world/solar system/universe when the bible was written.
well if that kid believes in the divinity of the bible then he thinks it can not be wrong
Re: Do Christians Even Go To Major Universitys
Originally posted by TRHI went to three major universities as I took the long road through Doctorate. I even worked as a lecturer to support myself through much of my graduate work.
I mean do they or at least in the science department,sense they caused trouble in some I heard a few have Anti-Christain policies but I am not sure about that
I have a few statements about my experience though.
When creating exams I would intentionally place a few questions on the exam that threatened the biased views of the students in the course. This would tell me if they were capable of making decisions from an unbiased stance and if their ability to relay the material would be untainted by unscientific bias. While one may have a bias, one still needs to understand the concept before having a proper stance on the subject. Students displaying an inability to learn and discuss a topic that they disagreed with often dropped out or ended with a lowered grade due to their stubborn inability to learn.
Proper language is necessary to any science, statements in response to a question beginning with "I believe..." or similar were docked in points for the mere fact that I was asking about a fairly concrete concept.
Students with fanatical beliefs often cannot properly respond to specific types of questions. So, while there may not be "anti-Christian" policies, if such beliefs interfere with the ability to learn the subject adequately these students fail to meet the requirements.
Also, most professors I have worked with have their eccentricities. Many regard such fanatical beliefs as self-damaging, and do their best to chip at the wall that such students have built with these beliefs. One professor went so far as to intentionally make comments that would engender higher levels of agitation in some students, most either hated or thoroughly enjoyed the experience by the end of their time with him.
Re: Do Christians Even Go To Major Universitys
Originally posted by TRH
I mean do they or at least in the science department,sense they caused trouble in some I heard a few have Anti-Christain policies but I am not sure about that
I go to one of Australia's major Universities (Macquarie University, though I have also done some things through the UTS) and there are plenty of Christians. In fact I can think of three different Christians clubs etc available on Campus for them...
So yes, they do. Not all Christians are anti-science, nor Muslims or anyone else, judging by the numbers that I have encountered during my studies.
Now, do they have problems when it comes to science like courses with evolutionary componants? That depends on the Christian, I haven't seen a definitive trend, in Australia at least. In fact I know of one guy who is studying enviromental sciences, and he loves the evolutionary componant. Of course then you have the likes of the exlusive Brethren who forbid their members from even attending universities of any kind.
Hmmm there are 3-4 christian clubs at my university. There is even a Chaplin right off campus. SO they are not anti christian
BUT the title of this thread should be changed............ DO Fanatical Christians even go to Major universities?????
And lol M******** said he bacame a " fanatic zealot" AFTER getting his degree, SO he was sane while at university.
Originally posted by fini
Hmmm there are 3-4 christian clubs at my university. There is even a Chaplin right off campus. SO they are not anti christian
Yes, I was impressed with the amount of religious support available on campus at my uni. Relieved me if I ever became religious my needs would be met. Not only to they have Christian Chapels and I think Muslim support they have had Buddhist stuff to for a few years now.
Originally posted by TRH
I mean do they or at least in the science department,sense they caused trouble in some I heard a few have Anti-Christain policies but I am not sure about that
Yeah they do.
There was a guy named Mark at my University (but he moved away now) who was very much into the whole Chirstianity thing.
His parents told him he should find a wife. He was a virgin and was not allowed to have sex before marriage.
How the hell do you go on living 19 years of your life without boning?!
He would just sit in the corner and look at us, as if hes thinking: ''SINNERS! STOP HAVING FUN!''
Luckaly he wasnt trying to convert anyone - at least not that I know of.
Originally posted by Imperial_Samura
Yes, I was impressed with the amount of religious support available on campus at my uni. Relieved me if I ever became religious my needs would be met. Not only to they have Christian Chapels and I think Muslim support they have had Buddhist stuff to for a few years now.
Hmm, we got a muslim group ( two I think) , a hindu group, few christian groups, an african society( which caters to african religions, mainly shouter baptise)
But all these religions have public holidays here, religions are openly supported.
Originally posted by FeceMan
You know us Christians--we wain't into that kind of book learnin'. I'se always makin' trouble at my university--makin' words and whatnot.
Would that be Landover Baptist University for the Saved?
Originally posted by fini
Hmm, we got a muslim group ( two I think) , a hindu group, few christian groups, an african society( which caters to african religions, mainly shouter baptise)But all these religions have public holidays here, religions are openly supported.
Oh, I wasn't just talking about groups (all the major religions have their own clubs, and I think there is a new age/Wiccan club), I meant actual Campus services like the Chapel and Chaplin for the Christians.
Re: Do Christians Even Go To Major Universitys
Originally posted by TRH
I mean do they or at least in the science department,sense they caused trouble in some I heard a few have Anti-Christain policies but I am not sure about that
I don't know if Christians go to "Universitys". I do know a few of them that go to "Universities".
Re: Re: Do Christians Even Go To Major Universitys
Originally posted by WrathfulDwarf😆 😆 Given my experience with university level spelling, TRH is quite probably a mean on university level spelling. I had semesters that, had I marked answers incorrect for spelling, not one student would have passed the course.
I don't know if Christians go to "Universitys". I do know a few of them that go to "Universities".