Christian student searches for solutions
Editor:
Your article on GC&SU liberal mentality silencing Christians reveals an issue that is part of most classrooms. I myself am a Christian, and I certainly feel the pressure by being one of the “close-minded homophobics who don’t support a woman’s right to choose to murder her unborn child.” A common response from the professors is that “Everyone knows about Christianity.” If everyone knew about Christianity, why do people ask me about it constantly? Why are there people who say they don’t completely understand Christianity? My theory is that most people don’t understand Christianity as well as everyone thinks. My theory is that there are Christians who don’t completely understand Christianity. Then, why are we being silenced when there is such a desire from students on this campus to know about Christianity?
Another response I hear is that professors want us, Christian students, to be open-minded. They want us to listen to other religious views and question our spirituality. But what if I have already researched other religions and have “questioned” my religious beliefs? I can still be scorned for not being “tolerant” of the beliefs that differ from mine. Sometimes, I feel like if I don’t listen to and agree with other beliefs then I am looked upon as an “intolerant” Christian.
I could write about all the instances where I was silenced in class, but I prefer to think of possible solutions. What can we, the Christians, do to stop the silencing of our voices? Possibly start a petition? How about take a survey? What about setting up a table outside of the dining hall? All of these could be possible solutions, but I don’t think any of them are “the one” solution. What is the one solution? I wish I knew. All I can do is to try not to be silenced, and when I am silenced I can make a stand outside the classroom. I also want to thank you for bringing this issue “to the table” so that something can be done.
Casey Matthews
GC&SU Student
Posted by Colonnade Archives
on Oct 1 2004. Filed under Opinion.
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