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Love of others shows us the face of God

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Addressing the crowd during one of the Sunday congregations on campus last semester, the pastor said — not necessarily in so many words — the following: “Couples! Look at your partner sitting next to you, and acknowledge that he or she is not the center of your life. He or she is only your companion as you make your way to God. Do not put your faith in the … [Read more...] about Love of others shows us the face of God

Protecting all speech is key to free speech

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Art by Chris ChenBanning the Confederate flag would deplete the First Amendment of its enormous value to myself and others. It protects my ability to speak, hear, believe what I choose or express myself if and how I so see it fit. That protection has been limited by courts in the past in a number of ways: I can’t publish lies, defame persons or issue threats. I am … [Read more...] about Protecting all speech is key to free speech

Please don’t pardon my french

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Art by Brooke Muschott Let me begin by saying that before coming to Pepperdine, I rarely cursed. If I was really angry, I would drop an f-bomb or two, but other than that, I used euphemisms like “shiittake mushrooms” or “mother pack.” I found cursing to be wrong both morally and religiously, and was shocked and slightly turned off whenever any of my close friends would … [Read more...] about Please don’t pardon my french

DPS officers are actually real people

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I hesitate to share my inside experiences with the Department of Public Safety, for fear that the Pepperdine community will be shaken by the truth. You see, Pepperdine students, faculty and staff all have one uniting strand: When all else fails, everyone can agree to hate DPS. They give you parking tickets, they pull you over, they wear funny uniforms, and they come to your … [Read more...] about DPS officers are actually real people