Is simply being required to read something a violation of religious beliefs?

[WinterBorn]

College Students Refuse To Read Award-Winning Novel Because It Violates Their Christian Beliefs


I get that Christians do not approve of homosexuality and that it goes against their religious beliefs. But is reading a book based on a true story of a girl realizing she is gay and finding out her father (who committed suicide) was gay?

I am not a buddhist, taoist, or racist, but I have read books on all of those (from their point of view).

 

[DarkFury]

It is not a violation to read it no. If they required the practice then yes.

 

[guno]

Seems like they are adverse to having to read and think about others and their points of view. Very bizarre people

I have books on that reflect other points of view.

Do they not understand college is for broadening the mind and some assigned reading is required, sounds like they belong in some bible "college" or trade school

 

[bodecea]

It is not a violation to read it no. If they required the practice then yes.

But what if their interpretation of their religion says it IS a violation to read it....even tho their "holy book" doesn't address it?

 

[WinterBorn]

It is not a violation to read it no. If they required the practice then yes.

I agree with you there. But I haven't seen any college require incoming freshmen to participate in gay orgies. Of course, I could have simply missed it.

 

[paddymurphy]

It is not a violation to read it no. If they required the practice then yes.

Duke is a private university. If these ignoramuses don't want to do the work, fail them.

 

[WinterBorn]

It is not a violation to read it no. If they required the practice then yes.

But what if their interpretation of their religion says it IS a violation to read it....even tho their "holy book" doesn't address it?

I'm not sure how Duke will handle it, but I would say that it is part of the curriculum. Read it or lose credit.

 

[DarkFury]

It is not a violation to read it no. If they required the practice then yes.

I agree with you there. But I haven't seen any college require incoming freshmen to participate in gay orgies. Of course, I could have simply missed it.

I was drawing my own line in the sand on it.

 

[DarkFury]

It is not a violation to read it no. If they required the practice then yes.

But what if their interpretation of their religion says it IS a violation to read it....even tho their "holy book" doesn't address it?

It's a public arena where all should be heard. But not all should be required to follow.

 

[paddymurphy]

Seems like they are adverse to having to read and think about others and their points of view. Very bizarre people

I have books on that reflect other points of view.

Do they not understand college is for broadening the mind and some assigned reading is required, sounds like they belong in some bible "college" or trade school

Next thing you know they will asked to read a book that is filled stories about sex, child murder, rape, human sacrifice, people coming back from the dead. It is known as the Bible.

 

[WinterBorn]

It is not a violation to read it no. If they required the practice then yes.

I agree with you there. But I haven't seen any college require incoming freshmen to participate in gay orgies. Of course, I could have simply missed it.

I was drawing my own line in the sand on it.

Good line. I'll read, but I am not attending the orgy either.

 

[paddymurphy]

It is not a violation to read it no. If they required the practice then yes.

But what if their interpretation of their religion says it IS a violation to read it....even tho their "holy book" doesn't address it?

It's a public arena where all should be heard. But not all should be required to follow.

It is a private university, not a public arena. And these kids do not want all to be heard or read.

 

[G.T.]

Mac will be along any moment now to lambast these right winged college students for being too PC

 

[JakeStarkey]

Students who don't follow a reasonable syllabus reap what they sow.

 

[saintmichaeldefendthem]

College Students Refuse To Read Award-Winning Novel Because It Violates Their Christian Beliefs


I get that Christians do not approve of homosexuality and that it goes against their religious beliefs. But is reading a book based on a true story of a girl realizing she is gay and finding out her father (who committed suicide) was gay?

I am not a buddhist, taoist, or racist, but I have read books on all of those (from their point of view).

I look at all the books I've been made to read in school..

To Kill A Mockingbird
Catcher In The Rye
The Grapes Of Wrath
Julie Of The Wolves
Black Boy
A Tale Of Two Cities
My Brother Sam Is Dead
Of Mice And Men
Where The Red Fern Grows

Communists, multiculturalists, and other Left wing degenerates wrote these books. (Except Harper Lee). Some had valuable lessons, others, like Steinback's books, I reject entirely.

The point is, if indoctrination were the intent, it sure failed with me. Kids are natural rebels and that's a good thing. I remember well how I dug in my heels and defied what the communist leftist public school system was teaching me. You might even say I was radicalized by it and I decided long ago (age 11) to spend my life fighting Leftists.

So I say bring it on! The more you try to pound into kids' skulls that faggotry is the next civil rights issue, the more they will resist you.

 

[JakeStarkey]

By reading most everything on a subject, when develops depth and sand. One is able to make better subjects.

 

[CrusaderFrank]

College Students Refuse To Read Award-Winning Novel Because It Violates Their Christian Beliefs


I get that Christians do not approve of homosexuality and that it goes against their religious beliefs. But is reading a book based on a true story of a girl realizing she is gay and finding out her father (who committed suicide) was gay?

I am not a buddhist, taoist, or racist, but I have read books on all of those (from their point of view).

If listening to a Christian song is a violation, then possibly reading a book is a violation

 

[Luddly Neddite]

My bet is the university will come up with something else they can read to get the credit and they can keep their heads firmly stuck in the sand.

 

[paddymurphy]

College Students Refuse To Read Award-Winning Novel Because It Violates Their Christian Beliefs


I get that Christians do not approve of homosexuality and that it goes against their religious beliefs. But is reading a book based on a true story of a girl realizing she is gay and finding out her father (who committed suicide) was gay?

I am not a buddhist, taoist, or racist, but I have read books on all of those (from their point of view).

I look at all the books I've been made to read in school..

To Kill A Mockingbird
Catcher In The Rye
The Grapes Of Wrath
Julie Of The Wolves
Black Boy
A Tale Of Two Cities
My Brother Sam Is Dead
Of Mice And Men
Where The Red Fern Grows

Communists, multiculturalists, and other Left wing degenerates wrote these books. (Except Harper Lee). Some had valuable lessons, others, like Steinback's books, I reject entirely.

The point is, if indoctrination were the intent, it sure failed with me. Kids are natural rebels and that's a good thing. I remember well how I dug in my heels and defied what the communist leftist public school system was teaching me. You might even say I was radicalized by it and I decided long ago (age 11) to spend my life fighting Leftists.

So I say bring it on! The more you try to pound into kids' skulls that faggotry is the next civil rights issue, the more they will resist you.

So, you reject education. Tell us something that has not been obvious from your posts.

 

[paddymurphy]

College Students Refuse To Read Award-Winning Novel Because It Violates Their Christian Beliefs


I get that Christians do not approve of homosexuality and that it goes against their religious beliefs. But is reading a book based on a true story of a girl realizing she is gay and finding out her father (who committed suicide) was gay?

I am not a buddhist, taoist, or racist, but I have read books on all of those (from their point of view).

If listening to a Christian song is a violation, then possibly reading a book is a violation

It is a private university, not a public school. Since you have no familiarity with any education beyond high school, you might want to find other topics.