Posted on 05/17/2012 12:32:51 PM PDT by QT3.14
Last October, news broke that Shorter University, a Christian college in Rome, Georgia, had decided to ask its employees to sign a controversial pledge that affirms that they are not engaging in homosexuality, among other forbidden activities. Now, after scores of employees refused to sign the document, the college, which is affiliated with the Georgia Baptist Convention, has reportedly received a massive number of resignations
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Sunlight is a excellant cleanser.
good.
I think businesses all over American should start doing this, and rid themselves in one fell swoop of the liberals within.
Well, that’s fifty job openings for the Class of 2012 to go after.
It’s also a great way to advertise to heterosexuals that there are job openings.
I think their stance is an admission that they are not perfect. I wonder how many liars are left..........
Good, ...now name the 50+ Professors & Staff so that we can stop some other University/College from hiring them.
ping! Look there’s 50 job openings ...
Good and bad.
They’re identifying one particular sin group. But then, what about gossips, liars, thieves, people with critical attitudes? Those are sins too, and just as damaging.
Good point. This would be a great way to get many leftist out of private colleges. I wish the Federal government could do it.
What are the other “activities” beyond homosexuality? Porn, masturbation etc?
My pipe dream is that a similar letter would be issued by "Catholic" university Georgetown .....
I just looked @ their web page and it looks like this “Christian” Collage may be on the Liberal Side. I did not see ANY Doctinal Statmene but I DID see a “Intercultural Services & Programs’ Section. ???!!!
From http://www.shorter.edu/about/personal_lifestyle_statement.pdf
I agree to adhere to and support the following principles (on or off the campus):1. I will be loyal to the mission of Shorter University as a Christ-centered institution affiliated with the Georgia Baptist Convention.
2. I will not engage in the use, sale, possession, or production of illegal drugs.
3. I reject as acceptable all sexual activity not in agreement with the Bible, including, but not limited to, premarital sex, adultery, and homosexuality.
4. I will not use alcoholic beverages in the presence of students, and I will abstain from serving, from using, and from advocating the use of alcoholic beverages in public (e.g. in locations that are open to use by the general public, including as some examples restaurants, concert venues, stadiums, and sports facilities) and in settings in which students are present or are likely to be present. I will not attend any University sponsored event in which I have consumed alcohol within the last six hours. Neither will I promote or encourage the use of alcohol.
Just read the list. Also no premarital sex, strict alcohol usage etc.
“Good, ...now name the 50+ Professors & Staff so that we can stop some other University/College from hiring them.”
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Are you kidding.
The Queers entrenched in power at other Universities, will jump at the chance to add fresh meat to their perverted Faculty Daisy Chains.
The phrase “threshing floor” comes to mind...
separating the wheat and the chaff.
A. Christian Commitment and Membership in a Local Church Shorter University will hire persons who are committed Bible believing Christians,
who are dedicated to integrating biblical faith in their classes and who are in agreement with the University Statement of Faith. Moreover, employees are expected to be active members of a local church.
B. Principles of Personal Conduct
I agree to adhere to and support the following principles (on or off the campus):
1. I will be loyal to the mission of Shorter University as a Christ-centered institution affiliated with the Georgia Baptist Convention.
2. I will not engage in the use, sale, possession, or production of illegal drugs.
3. I reject as acceptable all sexual activity not in agreement with the Bible, including, but not limited to, premarital sex, adultery, and homosexuality.
4. I will not use alcoholic beverages in the presence of students, and I will abstain from serving, from using, and from advocating the use of alcoholic beverages in public
(e.g. in locations that are open to use by the general public, including as some examples restaurants, concert venues, stadiums, and sports facilities) and in settings in which students are present or are likely to be present.
I will not attend any University sponsored event in which I have consumed alcohol within the last six hours. Neither will I promote or encourage the use of alcohol.
I have read and agree with the Personal Lifestyle Statement and will adhere to it in its entirety while employed at Shorter University.
I understand that failure to adhere to this statement may result in disciplinary action against me, up to and including immediate termination.
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