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My friend who went there was given a bad grade in her essay for saying "mankind" instead of "humankind." The prof who corrected her also had a planned parenthood sign in their office window. The good news, however, is that these "Christian" institutions are revealing their true colors, and it makes the few truly faithful schools left stand out. Additionally, there are more and more small Christian colleges popping up to answer the high demand for classical, quality education.
Hi Josh! AJ here :) There were a lot of things said in this article! I can't speak for everyone that was interviewed, but I can say that for me, this article is the reason I agreed to be interviewed for the Pulse. While attending Messiah, I never asked for affirmation. I was closeted the entire time I was there. I never asked for people to use my pronouns, I allowed myself to be labeled as a woman. I never asked for affirmation, but I craved kindness. This article read as though you were writing out of fear, not of kindness. It's normal to be afraid of things we don't understand, but I ask that you respond in curiosity. I would love to talk with you more if you are open and want somewhere to start with those questions :)
This is hard. To love all ppl like God calls us to do. We are all made in His image. To care for all of us who struggle and go down different roads. I have cousins and an aunt that went there.
Wish our Christian institutions had leaders capable of articulating these issues as clearly as you did here.
Thank you Josh.
Praying for discernment and courage to hold onto what the Bible says. Good article Mr. Wood.
My friend who went there was given a bad grade in her essay for saying "mankind" instead of "humankind." The prof who corrected her also had a planned parenthood sign in their office window. The good news, however, is that these "Christian" institutions are revealing their true colors, and it makes the few truly faithful schools left stand out. Additionally, there are more and more small Christian colleges popping up to answer the high demand for classical, quality education.
As a fellow Messiah alum, thank you for speaking biblical truth with clarity and courage.
Hi Josh! AJ here :) There were a lot of things said in this article! I can't speak for everyone that was interviewed, but I can say that for me, this article is the reason I agreed to be interviewed for the Pulse. While attending Messiah, I never asked for affirmation. I was closeted the entire time I was there. I never asked for people to use my pronouns, I allowed myself to be labeled as a woman. I never asked for affirmation, but I craved kindness. This article read as though you were writing out of fear, not of kindness. It's normal to be afraid of things we don't understand, but I ask that you respond in curiosity. I would love to talk with you more if you are open and want somewhere to start with those questions :)
Jesus, our/the only Messiah, who “came to seek and save the lost.” He came not “for the healthy but the sick.” We all need Him!
This is hard. To love all ppl like God calls us to do. We are all made in His image. To care for all of us who struggle and go down different roads. I have cousins and an aunt that went there.