Gay Student Expelled from Baptist College

[Guest stevej]

Having attended 2 different Baptist Universities i can address the question about funding. The funding has always been available in one form or another. Does the state or Fed have the right to withhold that money? Of course, they do.

Secondly, having gone to an independent Baptist University, prior to enrollment you are required to sign an agreement to uphold the standards of the school. The result of violation is expulsion. This is clearly outlined. At the university I went to it was also clearly stated that if at any time after graduation you did not hold up the principles taught there your degree could be revolked.

The second Baptist University i went to did not have that requirement. However, it was stated in small print in the catalog that the University did have the right to withdraw the degree if a ministerial type taught heresy.

The schools have the right to set the guidelines. The government has the right to withhold funds. The government and school will either come up with a watered down version of a statement or the schools will lose their funding.

It is a classic fight with only the students as the losers.

[Razberry]

Here's today's, Wed. 4/12, front page news re this story: Southern Bapt. Univ. bans gay student

Rep. Kathy Stein, D-Lexington, said yesterday the University of the Cumberlands should return the state money because the university's anti-gay policy conflicts with national accreditation standards.

"I'm calling upon the University of the Cumberlands at this point to voluntarily forgo taking the $11 million," Stein said.

She voted for the budget but said she opposed discrimination.

and a story about more than 200 other universities across the nation who ban gays: Many Ban Gays/Lesbians

Notice the quote by Richard Lindsay, speaking out against the universities, "It's their right legally, but what we're saying is it is not their right morally".

Edited April 12, 2006 by Razberry

[tah]

Notice the quote by Richard Lindsay, speaking out against the universities, "It's their right legally, but what we're saying is it is not their right morally".

very sad when we hear those kind of things spoken..

Rom 1:24

Wherefore God also gave them up to uncleanness through the lusts of their own hearts, to dishonour their own bodies between themselves:

25 Who changed the truth of God into a lie, and worshipped and served the creature more than the Creator, who is blessed for ever. Amen.

[Keith]

I had rather have a school with the power of God on it than all the money the goverment could give.

God is not for homosexuals and never will be. A christian cant stradle the fence. You are for God and what his word says

or you agree with them and are against God.

Just a clarification on something you said. God IS for homosexuals. He is against the sin/lifestyle of homosexuality. No matter what a person's sins are, God hates those sins. But He always loves the person and wants them restored to Him.

Christians need to be careful how we phrase things like this in front of non-believers.

[deershot]

Keith you are 100% right. I phrased that the wrong way. my bad.

[BrandonL]

Maybe the government should cut funding from the military then. The military kicks people out for being homosexual, after all.

[Arthur Durnan]

Plaudits for the Baptist College which expelled a homosexual student! Since America allows Sodomites to speak up on behalf of a disordered sexual lifestyle, every other American should have the unfettered right to expose heinous homosexual practices, its bacterial diseases, shortened lifespans, and war on nature in every respect. Either ALL Americans have the right (and obligation) to be heard - or NONE do. Universities which lecture on homosexuality as an "alternate lifestyle" must also permit lectures on homosexuality as a despicable, dangerous abnormality. Sauce for the goose is...... Or is equality a one-way street? Excellent query.

GOD BLESS THE BAPTIST COLLEGE!

http://arthurdurnan.freeyellow.com

[Guest LadyC]

i agree arthur...

[Razberry]

Today's front page article in the Lexington Liberal paints an oh so sad pic of the expelled student. It is sad too.

Today's link 04/14

But he's also more confident, finally at peace with being gay and Christian.

How can one who's a Christian be at peace living as a homosexual? About as much as a Christian who's comfortable with pre-marital sex or extra-marital affairs? Or a Christian who thinks thievery is fine maybe. They must think Christians should feel free to pick and choose which of God's laws are relevant and which are not. Personally, I've never seen any asterisks in the bible with a footnote at the bottom of the page stating, *exceptions in the cases of ....

He, the student, is planning to fly to New York to give national interviews.

Here we go again. More attacks on Christianity.

[RustyAngeL]

nail on the head!

Ditto. As they say "If we don't stand for something we will fall for anything." Sometimes it's hard to take a stand but God will be glorified if we take the stand He does.