Is this good or bad?

Sheldonrs · 04-10-2009, 08:59 AM

Why do I get the feeling that a constant, low decibel level recording of "The power of Christ compels you" is going to be played in each room?

http://www.worldnetdaily.com/?pageId=94264

Christian college creates homosexual housing
'It's a chance for students to be part of a unique experience'

Posted: April 07, 2009
11:30 pm Eastern

© 2009 WorldNetDaily

Texas Christian University

The church-affiliated Texas Christian University has announced plans to allocate apartment housing on its Fort Worth campus for homosexual students and their supporters.

According to a report in the city's Star-Telegram newspaper, the school plans to open a section of the Tom Brown-Pete Wright apartments for "lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender students and allies."

The school also will have two living groups that are designated "Christian-based" and others for fine arts and other themes, the report said.

"It's a chance for students to be part of a unique experience," David Cooper, associate chief of residential life, told the newspaper.

Shelly Newkirk, a TCU sophomore who applied to create the homosexual residence lifestyle, told the newspaper her vision is that homosexuals and straight students will interact and hang out.

Cooper said the university opened its "living-learning communities" to student ideas.

Others coming up include the "Leadership and Strengths Community" for those who want to lead, environmentalists who are collecting in the "Green House" and the Health and Wellness Community.

"I think it's wonderful that TCU is offering this," Nancy Tubbs of the LGBT Resource Center at the University of California-Riverside told the paper.

The report said a fraternity for homosexuals opened at the University of North Texas in 1998 but lasted only a few years before closing.

On the paper's forum page, the reaction ranged widely.

"So let me get this straight. TCU now supports segregation?" wrote one contributor.

"Some of you will no doubt be SHOCKED to learn that 'Christian' does not necessarily mean 'anti-gay.' TCU is affiliated with the Christain (sic) Church (Disciples of Christ), a denomination that does not have anti-gay policies. … I'm just glad that some are trying to turn 'Christian' back into a term for love rather than the curse word that so many of you have caused it to be," said another.

Yet another was terse: "sick."

Shawnee123 · 04-10-2009, 09:05 AM

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Why do I get the feeling that a constant, low decibel level recording of "The power of Christ compels you" is going to be played in each room?

Yeah, it seems suspicious. Shel, what do you think? Do you think cordoning off "teh gheys" will be good or bad?

piercehawkeye45 · 04-10-2009, 09:08 AM

If it is optional, there shouldn't be a problem. Here at UofM we have a separate dormitory section for LGBTA students and many other groups and I have not heard of any problems with that since everyone seems to be happy with the setup.

You can make both valid positive and negative arguments for this though.

Flint · 04-10-2009, 09:12 AM

Initial impression is not to trust the Christians; but I couldn't say what their twisted, mind-ƒunk angle is, for sure.

BrianR · 04-10-2009, 09:12 AM

Given my Catholic background, I'm with Sheldon.

Sheldonrs · 04-10-2009, 09:18 AM

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Originally Posted by Shawnee123

Yeah, it seems suspicious. Shel, what do you think? Do you think cordoning off "teh gheys" will be good or bad?

I think it just says "Gays are different and need to be in their own place, not all mixed in with us."

Shawnee123 · 04-10-2009, 09:21 AM

That's kind of what I thought...certainly not the direction I would like to see.

sugarpop · 04-10-2009, 09:28 AM

I think if they are given the option to stay in quarters with "straight" students, then it's OK. If, however, they are trying to segregate the whole community, then I would say it's a step backwards. The point is, they should have a CHOICE.

classicman · 04-10-2009, 12:45 PM

I :cough: agree with sugar. :faint: If EVERYONE has a choice I think its fine. Why not give people with like interests the option.

Shawnee123 · 04-10-2009, 01:10 PM

Well, I think it has to be a choice. It's not like the admissions office says "So, tell me, are you gay? Yes? Right this way please, we have a special spot for you."

Don't ask don't tell as it pertains to higher education?

Clodfobble · 04-10-2009, 05:21 PM

How many openly gay students do you really think attend Texas Christian University in the first place?

Elspode · 04-10-2009, 07:02 PM

Hey, if they play their cards right, the entire student population will be gay within a couple of semesters. Sedition must occur from the inside. Think about it...most Christian points of view decry gays teaching children, gays raising children, gays being accepted in society in any way. If gay people are truly that dangerous, then TCU will end up as the first all gay university in America.

I say give the bigoted SOB's their worst fear and gay them all up. At worst, the decor on the campus will eventually be fabulous.

I am so sick of anti gay propaganda and discrimination. I can't believe that this nation still manages to work up laws to discriminate against a certain type of individual. Its no better than it was when The Man was down on African Americans. Pfft.

sugarpop · 04-10-2009, 07:09 PM

I think they are already pretty gayed up. Honestly, with all the republicans in office and ministers being caught with their pants down with members of the same sex, many of whom were being PAID for their services, they really don't much validity when they spout off about gay issues, or family values.

04-10-2009, 08:59 AM	#1
Sheldonrs Master Dwellar Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 4,412	Is this good or bad? Why do I get the feeling that a constant, low decibel level recording of "The power of Christ compels you" is going to be played in each room? http://www.worldnetdaily.com/?pageId=94264 Christian college creates homosexual housing 'It's a chance for students to be part of a unique experience' Posted: April 07, 2009 11:30 pm Eastern © 2009 WorldNetDaily Texas Christian University The church-affiliated Texas Christian University has announced plans to allocate apartment housing on its Fort Worth campus for homosexual students and their supporters. According to a report in the city's Star-Telegram newspaper, the school plans to open a section of the Tom Brown-Pete Wright apartments for "lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender students and allies." The school also will have two living groups that are designated "Christian-based" and others for fine arts and other themes, the report said. "It's a chance for students to be part of a unique experience," David Cooper, associate chief of residential life, told the newspaper. Shelly Newkirk, a TCU sophomore who applied to create the homosexual residence lifestyle, told the newspaper her vision is that homosexuals and straight students will interact and hang out. Cooper said the university opened its "living-learning communities" to student ideas. Others coming up include the "Leadership and Strengths Community" for those who want to lead, environmentalists who are collecting in the "Green House" and the Health and Wellness Community. "I think it's wonderful that TCU is offering this," Nancy Tubbs of the LGBT Resource Center at the University of California-Riverside told the paper. The report said a fraternity for homosexuals opened at the University of North Texas in 1998 but lasted only a few years before closing. On the paper's forum page, the reaction ranged widely. "So let me get this straight. TCU now supports segregation?" wrote one contributor. "Some of you will no doubt be SHOCKED to learn that 'Christian' does not necessarily mean 'anti-gay.' TCU is affiliated with the Christain (sic) Church (Disciples of Christ), a denomination that does not have anti-gay policies. … I'm just glad that some are trying to turn 'Christian' back into a term for love rather than the curse word that so many of you have caused it to be," said another. Yet another was terse: "sick." __________________ Laugh and the world laughs with you; cry and the world laughs AT you.

04-10-2009, 09:08 AM	#3
piercehawkeye45 Franklin Pierce Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Minnesota Posts: 3,695	If it is optional, there shouldn't be a problem. Here at UofM we have a separate dormitory section for LGBTA students and many other groups and I have not heard of any problems with that since everyone seems to be happy with the setup. You can make both valid positive and negative arguments for this though. __________________ I like my perspectives like I like my baseball caps: one size fits all.

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04-10-2009, 09:21 AM	#7
Shawnee123 Why, you're a regular Alfred E Einstein, ain't ya? Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 21,206	That's kind of what I thought...certainly not the direction I would like to see. __________________ A word to the wise ain't necessary - it's the stupid ones who need the advice. --Bill Cosby

04-10-2009, 09:28 AM	#8
sugarpop Professor Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: the edge of the abyss Posts: 1,947	I think if they are given the option to stay in quarters with "straight" students, then it's OK. If, however, they are trying to segregate the whole community, then I would say it's a step backwards. The point is, they should have a CHOICE.

04-10-2009, 12:45 PM	#9
classicman barely disguised asshole, keeper of all that is holy. Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 23,401	I :cough: agree with sugar. :faint: If EVERYONE has a choice I think its fine. Why not give people with like interests the option. __________________ "like strapping a pillow on a bull in a china shop" Bullitt

04-10-2009, 01:10 PM	#10
Shawnee123 Why, you're a regular Alfred E Einstein, ain't ya? Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 21,206	Well, I think it has to be a choice. It's not like the admissions office says "So, tell me, are you gay? Yes? Right this way please, we have a special spot for you." Don't ask don't tell as it pertains to higher education? __________________ A word to the wise ain't necessary - it's the stupid ones who need the advice. --Bill Cosby

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Clodfobble UNDER CONDITIONAL MITIGATION Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 20,012	How many openly gay students do you really think attend Texas Christian University in the first place? __________________ My book My other book My spirit animal

04-10-2009, 07:02 PM	#12
Elspode When Do I Get Virtual Unreality? Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Raytown, Missouri Posts: 12,719	Hey, if they play their cards right, the entire student population will be gay within a couple of semesters. Sedition must occur from the inside. Think about it...most Christian points of view decry gays teaching children, gays raising children, gays being accepted in society in any way. If gay people are truly that dangerous, then TCU will end up as the first all gay university in America. I say give the bigoted SOB's their worst fear and gay them all up. At worst, the decor on the campus will eventually be fabulous. I am so sick of anti gay propaganda and discrimination. I can't believe that this nation still manages to work up laws to discriminate against a certain type of individual. Its no better than it was when The Man was down on African Americans. Pfft. __________________ "To those of you who are wearing ties, I think my dad would appreciate it if you took them off." - Robert Moog

04-10-2009, 07:09 PM	#13
sugarpop Professor Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: the edge of the abyss Posts: 1,947	I think they are already pretty gayed up. Honestly, with all the republicans in office and ministers being caught with their pants down with members of the same sex, many of whom were being PAID for their services, they really don't much validity when they spout off about gay issues, or family values.

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