I am currently a student at a Christian University too. When I first stepped my little black stiletto on campus I thought it was great that I was going to be able to be surrounded by Christian friends, be apart of a Christian environment, and eventually become a pastor. I never questioned why we weren't aloud to drink, or have sex, it just was the way it was. As I have gotten older, and in my opinion wiser, throughout the last few years it seems as though everything I hoped for in the beginning I now despise. Here is why:
Why should we just be told something and believe it? Why is it not OK to drink? Why should I not have sex with my ever so dreamy fiance, I mean we are spending the rest of our lives together right? As far as my theology goes do I really believe everything I have been taught? What about the major "hype" we have been hearing over the past year of Oprah's church? I love Yoga, is that wrong?
It is easy to get into a Christian box, and never question, never wonder, and become a strict regimented robot who only believes what they are told and does not search anywhere else. However, as I have continued to find my solid footing over the past 42 months I have found that sometimes you need a little Oprah, a little yoga, a little worship, a little sermon, and a little (or big) glass of white wine. It seems as though all that combined is my recipe for a great life, and religion.
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I can't believe this. I go to the same University and I don't understand why anyone would question the rules. They are in place for a reason. Drinking? Sex? Those things just don't happen except for those who have a rebellious spirit. God says to flee from everything that tries to easily entangle us. I think just staying in your room in silence with no outside influences is the true way to live.
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ReplyDeleteI'll certainly keep you in my prayers. It really sounds like the devil has been tricking you into thinking the ways of the world aren't that bad. Let me tell you sister, they are! The Bible wouldn't tell us what to do and what not to do if God didn't want it to. I once went to a potluck with my family. The food looked so good, I decided to try a little bit of EVERYTHING. By the end of the night my stomach felt like a bucking broncho and I was not happy. Trying a little bit of everything doesn't work with God either. He put the rules and regulations in place so that we would learn to be humble and honor those in authority over us. I will pray that you learn this important truth before it is too late.
There is something said about challenging ourselves. I mean i live for the moments when I try on that pair of heels that have a heel that is a bit to high but if i never challenged myself would i ever grow in my DIVANESS?!? God challenges our faith all the time, he gave us a mind! I just think we must make good choices!
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