Transparency Item: The Perspectives section of the Graphic is comprised of articles based on opinion. This is the opinion and perspective of the writer.When I’m at home, I like to go on long walks to clear my head. One of those walks takes me through a church parking lot that, at its exit, has a sign that shows an outline-map of the world and reads: Now entering the … [Read more...] about Opinion: Pepperdine Needs to Refocus
Religion
Law School Hosts Discussion on Abortion and Religious Freedom
The Nootbaar and Ken Starr Institutes organized and held a lively discussion on abortion restrictions and reproductive rights, particularly on how several ongoing cases across the country relate to constitutional law and religious freedom at the Pepperdine Caruso School of Law with around 50 attendees.Hill referenced the Supreme Court’s 2022 decision in Dobbs v. Jackson … [Read more...] about Law School Hosts Discussion on Abortion and Religious Freedom
Dive Into Pepperdine’s Theme of the Year: Freedom
Freedom is a packed word, which can mean something different to every person who hears it. President Jim Gash said it is his goal to unpack the seven letter word throughout the semester. The Sept. 4, "Biblical Perspectives on Freedom" event held in Payson Library's Surfboard Room served as a kick-off to the conversation of what the word —freedom— means to the … [Read more...] about Dive Into Pepperdine’s Theme of the Year: Freedom
Religiously Unaffiliated: Pepperdine Reflects the Growing National Trend
Editor’s note: *This story contains an anonymous source to protect the individual’s privacy. Christianity among Americans is dwindling and Pepperdine faculty members are seeing the effects themselves despite the University’s Church of Christ roots. Religion and Philosophy Professor Rachel Collins and Falon Barton, University Church of Christ campus minister, are … [Read more...] about Religiously Unaffiliated: Pepperdine Reflects the Growing National Trend
DunnCensored: Dominionism vs. Stewardship Part 2
In the second and final episode of the Dominionism vs. Stewardship miniseries, Host Hunter Dunn and GNews Crew Member Arpi Sahakian interview Dr. Christopher Doran, Professor of Religion and Founder & Coordinator of the Pepperdine Sustainability Minor at Pepperdine, to get to the bottom of the debate around Christian environmentalism. "Shouldn't Christians be the first … [Read more...] about DunnCensored: Dominionism vs. Stewardship Part 2
