Update: Liberty University has backed down somewhat from its original ban. Details here.
At Liberty University in Virginia, the campus chapter of the College Democrats was informed on May 15 that because the principles of the Democratic Party contradict “Christian doctrine” and “the moral principles held by Liberty University,” the club would no longer be recognized by the university.
The College Democrats chapter was recognized last October. LU, which was founded by conservative activist and preacher Jerry Falwell, has long hosted a chapter of the College Republicans.
The governor of Virginia and all four major candidates to replace him — three Democrats and a Republicans — have all said they oppose the university’s decision. The national Young Democrats are circulating a petition opposing the move, and Rachel Maddow hosted the club’s president Brian Diaz last night.
Liberty isn’t the only conservative religious college to ban a political club recently — administrators at Idaho’s Brigham Young University dissolved the College Democrats and the College Republicans this winter, saying they wanted the campus to be “politically neutral.” The Rexburg, Idaho Standard Journal has a long, thorough story on that decision.
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May 24, 2009 at 7:18 pm
RWGGWR
I hope that fellow Christians will begin to concern themselves more with the teachings of our Lord Jesus Christ rather than the teachings of men, Minor Prophets, and modern day Pharisees. I for one, am much more concerned with THE SERMON ON THE MOUNT than the sermon from Thomas Road Baptist church. In this instance – if we must bring politics into the church – one should compare the policies of each political party in relation to Christ’s Sermon on the Mount.
Republican Party: Lies – Empowering the rich while taking advantage of and ignoring the poor – War without cause- Torture- Alliances with Evangelical leaders in order to obtain votes in exchange for power (we still have Abortion and Gay People after 8 years of Republican rule) – Intolerance. Doesn’t sound “Christ-like” to me!
These days, the Democratic Party seems to be more in line with the teachings of Jesus Christ, especially with regard to President Obama’s most recent speech on Abortion:
“let’s work together to reduce the number of women seeking abortions by reducing unintended pregnancies, and making adoption more available, and providing care and support for women who do carry their child to term. Let’s honor the conscience of those who disagree with abortion, and draft a sensible conscience clause, and make sure that all of our health care policies are grounded in clear ethics and sound science, as well as respect for the equality of women.” Contraception? Care and Support for the least of us? Ethics? Obviously, Obama must be the “anti-christ”!
According to the “Church and University of Falwell”, we should simply condemn women who find themselves in such a predicament… Problem Solved! Praise God!
Regarding the other issue that seems to monopolize a great deal of time, energy, and thought in the spiritual capitol of the USA…Lynchburg (VA). Although it is not really discussed by Christ, the closest reference to the existence of Gay People is part of verse in the book of Mathew (a primary source mind you) regarding divorce: (Mathew 19:12) “For some are eunuchs because they were born that way; others were made that way by men; and others have renounced marriagec because of the kingdom of heaven. The one who can accept this should accept it.” A translation and cultural study of “eunuchs” as a category reveals startling truths, inferring that Christ was speaking of the very gay people so many religious leaders continue to condemn. Through elaboration and embellishment rooted in the writings of men and Minor Prophets commenting on social-cultural traditions and church doctrine, the “Church and University of Falwell” has maligned and condemned millions of human beings (gay people) as “sinners in the first degree”. There have always been gay people and there will always be gay people in every society (just as in the day of Jesus Christ and before). How we as Christians treat gay people is the test – another failure of “Falwellism.”
As Christians, we are commanded to show Love and Compassion!
Again, the words of our Lord Jesus Christ: (Mathew 7:1) “Judge not, that you be not judged. 2 For with the judgment you pronounce you will be judged, and with the measure you use it will be measured to you. 3 Why do you see the speck that is in your brother’s eye, but do not notice the log that is in your own eye? 4 Or how can you say to your brother, ‘Let me take the speck out of your eye,’ when there is the log in your own eye? 5 You hypocrite, first take the log out of your own eye, and then you will see clearly to take the speck out of your brother’s eye.
Today, the “Church and University of Falwell” has created a whole new class of “sinner” they call Democrats. The very same family that has used the Christian Faith to amass power and millions through the creation of a family business –aka Thomas Road Baptist Church, bilked unwitting college students out of millions under the guise of a “4th tier” education – aka Liberty University, isolated out of context biblical passages in an effort to create their own “truth,” solidly aligned themselves with a political party for personal financial and political gain, has now – once again – narrowed their list of who is worthy and who is not.
Lest we forget – the actual words of our Lord Jesus Christ: (Mathew 7:15) “Beware of false prophets, who come to you in sheep’s clothing but inwardly are ravenous wolves. 16 You will recognize them by their fruits.”
Let’s make a list of fruit: Manipulation – Quest for Personal Power and Money – Intolerance – Condemnation – Self Righteousness…
Sounds like a group of another group of Religious Leaders Christ himself famously chastised – PHARASEES!
June 26, 2009 at 12:44 pm
Kenneth
$$$$$ The Crapture Doctrine has made Liberty University rich and famous.
June 27, 2009 at 5:07 pm
Kenneth
Who was John Nelson Darby?
http://WWW.The Rapture Plot.com
July 24, 2009 at 10:00 pm
Aaron
The problem with private universities is that you don’t have the legal right to free speech. So they can do this without breaking the law (as long as they aren’t discriminating on the basis of race – or any other legally protected area).
(At least this is my experience from doing research on trying to force Notre Dame to recognize a LGBT student group.)
October 22, 2009 at 3:22 pm
Randy
Rapture is a false doctrine. Liberty University would have a dime if it wasn’t for begging and teaching false doctrines.
October 22, 2009 at 3:25 pm
Randy
Do the history. Where did the Crapture Doctrine come from?
Do the math,65 millions copies of the Liar Tim Lahaye’s Left Behind fiction books. No wonder L.U. is rich and famous.
October 30, 2009 at 3:24 pm
Randy
Research for yourself.
When and where did the crapture doctrine that made L.U. rich come from?
November 14, 2009 at 12:08 pm
Randy
Beware of the Falwell mafia and the False Doctrine of the Rapture
November 25, 2009 at 3:53 pm
Randy
Laodicean University ought to go ahead and have some legal way of turning their property over to the City of Lynchbug when they fly away so the anti-christ can’t have it. It would probably solve alot of legal issues for the city to go ahead and have it already set up for them to take over just in case they fly away at any moment.
Contractors beware,in case of the any moment “secret” rapture happens you’ll be left holding the bag! Make sure you get your money upfront before starting any work.