I am in the process of writing my own article about this issue which I will submit to the school newspaper.
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It might be just simple observation talking here, but is temptation really the issue. The question was whether or not, “THIS”, particular issue was appropriate for the VENUE. Not a temptation issue, not a censorship issue. If you are worried about temptation you need to eliminate many of the classics of Greek literature, several sections of the Bible. I always loved the unedited version of Sodom and Gomorra. I do not believe that the swimsuit issue is obscene. I would not allow it in a Jr. High or High School library. It’s not appropriate for the VENUE. I do not even care if the pictures make you, as an individual, feel insecure. If that’s the issue, you have other more serious problems and probably need some counseling.
The other thing basically irritates me is the lazy, hack journalism that generated this article. The authors chose to give their own version of events and opinions without having the backbone to actually seek out the, “person” that generated the question of appropriate or in-appropriate materials. Yes, it is an institution of higher learning. If this is not the forum to question the, “Status Quo”, then what forum is the appropriate one. I do not believe that book burning was even suggested. Making the leap from “is this appropriate to book burning is like making the leap of should I remove a splinter from my finger to cut off my arm in order to prevent infection.
These are just some simple thoughts, very quick and probably not the best arguments.
Yes, I think you should write your own response to the article and submit it to the Syrinx as a letter to the editor. I am sorry that the school newspaper opinion pieces did not offer a view in support of your idea that soft porn has no place in a Christian university library. I have long thought that the SI swimsuit pictures are a version of soft porn, and I suspect that for some men they are a start toward harder versions of porn. Pornography is a huge temptation for some men, and we should all be concerned for saving our brothers from what tempts them, even if it doesn't tempt us. We should also be concerned for any portrayal of the human form, male or female, as just a sex object. Should the library ban Sports Illustrated? I don't know. But should anyone who calls us to discuss this issue be called, through implication, a witch-hunter or book-burner? No. Your opinion deserved more respect in the school paper. Be careful to respond calmly so you don't open yourself to more criticism. Keep fighting the good fight in respect to how women should be portrayed in our society and how we should protect one another from temptation.
This is a good example of what is wrong with Christians today. What sets FPU apart from any other university, obviously not Christ? I understand letting the Holy Spirit convict people individually in the gray areas of life. What exactly is grey about pictures of barely clothed women with the sole purpose attracting the attention of lustful eyes? The last time I checked we as Christians are to be Christ like. Would Jesus go to a Library that happens to have this type of magazine there? I guess he might, especially if He was going to speak with someone that needs Him or for some other Christ like purpose. Would Jesus have this magazine in a Library that he owns or controls? NO! It is really that simple.
Ok, so i read the articles posted in the FPU school paper about this topic, you really stirred up some stuff didn't you kyle. That's ok, everybody loves a good debate and controversial topics.
However, after reading both articles i finally came to a conclusion that will help everyone wrap up this topic and put it to rest for good.
And for that i will reference 3 verses: Matthew 5:29, Matthew 18:9, and Mark 9:47.
If you are not familiar or haven't read them, it's Jesus basically saying that if our eyes lead us to temptations to sin then we would be better off plucking our eye out and remove the ability to sin. Dont take it literally and pluck your eye out, but in general I interpret this to mean that you should remove the things in your life that might lead you to sin. For the authors of those articles in the paper i say shame on you, you have obviously conformed to the ways of this world and allowed yourself to be de-sensitized. To say we are on a witch hunt.........and need to be better than book burners............PLEASE! Jesus has clearly instructed us here to avoid temptations that lead to sin, and for something as simple as removing a magazine out of a christian university library, it's not as controversial as some people may think.
Wamo, problem solved, scripture to the rescue again. Post that in your school paper, see what they think then.
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It might be just simple observation talking here, but is temptation really the issue. The question was whether or not, “THIS”, particular issue was appropriate for the VENUE. Not a temptation issue, not a censorship issue. If you are worried about temptation you need to eliminate many of the classics of Greek literature, several sections of the Bible. I always loved the unedited version of Sodom and Gomorra. I do not believe that the swimsuit issue is obscene. I would not allow it in a Jr. High or High School library. It’s not appropriate for the VENUE. I do not even care if the pictures make you, as an individual, feel insecure. If that’s the issue, you have other more serious problems and probably need some counseling.
The other thing basically irritates me is the lazy, hack journalism that generated this article. The authors chose to give their own version of events and opinions without having the backbone to actually seek out the, “person” that generated the question of appropriate or in-appropriate materials. Yes, it is an institution of higher learning. If this is not the forum to question the, “Status Quo”, then what forum is the appropriate one. I do not believe that book burning was even suggested. Making the leap from “is this appropriate to book burning is like making the leap of should I remove a splinter from my finger to cut off my arm in order to prevent infection.
These are just some simple thoughts, very quick and probably not the best arguments.
Yes, I think you should write your own response to the article and submit it to the Syrinx as a letter to the editor. I am sorry that the school newspaper opinion pieces did not offer a view in support of your idea that soft porn has no place in a Christian university library. I have long thought that the SI swimsuit pictures are a version of soft porn, and I suspect that for some men they are a start toward harder versions of porn. Pornography is a huge temptation for some men, and we should all be concerned for saving our brothers from what tempts them, even if it doesn't tempt us. We should also be concerned for any portrayal of the human form, male or female, as just a sex object. Should the library ban Sports Illustrated? I don't know. But should anyone who calls us to discuss this issue be called, through implication, a witch-hunter or book-burner? No. Your opinion deserved more respect in the school paper. Be careful to respond calmly so you don't open yourself to more criticism. Keep fighting the good fight in respect to how women should be portrayed in our society and how we should protect one another from temptation.
This is a good example of what is wrong with Christians today. What sets FPU apart from any other university, obviously not Christ? I understand letting the Holy Spirit convict people individually in the gray areas of life. What exactly is grey about pictures of barely clothed women with the sole purpose attracting the attention of lustful eyes? The last time I checked we as Christians are to be Christ like. Would Jesus go to a Library that happens to have this type of magazine there? I guess he might, especially if He was going to speak with someone that needs Him or for some other Christ like purpose. Would Jesus have this magazine in a Library that he owns or controls? NO! It is really that simple.
Ok, so i read the articles posted in the FPU school paper about this topic, you really stirred up some stuff didn't you kyle. That's ok, everybody loves a good debate and controversial topics.
However, after reading both articles i finally came to a conclusion that will help everyone wrap up this topic and put it to rest for good.
And for that i will reference 3 verses: Matthew 5:29, Matthew 18:9, and Mark 9:47.
If you are not familiar or haven't read them, it's Jesus basically saying that if our eyes lead us to temptations to sin then we would be better off plucking our eye out and remove the ability to sin. Dont take it literally and pluck your eye out, but in general I interpret this to mean that you should remove the things in your life that might lead you to sin. For the authors of those articles in the paper i say shame on you, you have obviously conformed to the ways of this world and allowed yourself to be de-sensitized. To say we are on a witch hunt.........and need to be better than book burners............PLEASE! Jesus has clearly instructed us here to avoid temptations that lead to sin, and for something as simple as removing a magazine out of a christian university library, it's not as controversial as some people may think.
Wamo, problem solved, scripture to the rescue again. Post that in your school paper, see what they think then.
Would it be appropriate for profs or students to dress like the ladies of the SI swimsuit edition for class?
A friend at my Christian school suggested that I get a group together and start a Christian club that wants to develop Christ-like lives.
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