Graphs by Jenna AguileraWalking around Pepperdine as a student, the presence of the Christian faith is given away by the huge cross on the front lawn and Stauffer Chapel, complete with stained glass windows. Since day one of New Student Orientation, Pepperdine hosted many Convocations and brought the student body together through worship. However, outside of the Pepperdine … [Read more...] about Are Students Losing Faith?
Religion
Charlie Hebdo Shootings Revive Cultural Questions of Old
Art by Sacha Irick I am not Charlie. I don’t expect Muslims to be either. We rightly regard the massacre of 10 journalists as a monstrous tragedy, but our reaction to it betrays a disconnect from the worldview of about two billion people. If the offices of the Westboro Baptist Church were blown up by a lunatic, no one in this country would claim solidarity with them and … [Read more...] about Charlie Hebdo Shootings Revive Cultural Questions of Old
Pepperdine is a Christian University, Get Used to It
As a tutor on campus, one of the main complaints I hear is that religion should be taught independently of academics. Why do we need three classes on religion? Why did the Convocation speaker mention God? Three whole times? What is this, a reference to the Trinity or something? It is as if these complaints come from a place of not realizing that Pepperdine is affiliated with … [Read more...] about Pepperdine is a Christian University, Get Used to It
Part I: There is a Difference Between Islam and IS
Art by Sacha Irick Editor’s note: Read the second part of this piece in next week’s issue, which will be published Nov. 13. As a Christian, I am appalled at the horrendous persecution of my brothers and sisters by the Islamic State of Iraq and Levant (aka IS) as well as the brutal genocide of minorities and the horrific abuse of women and children. As a friend of … [Read more...] about Part I: There is a Difference Between Islam and IS
Religion and Philosophy Planning a Merger
The Religion Division and the Philosophy major have proposed a merger that would see Religion absorbing Philosophy, which used to be a part of the Humanities and Teacher Education Divison. The idea originated from discussions regarding common interests between philosophy and religion students, specifically those getting degrees. The merger’s purpose is to reinforce religion’s … [Read more...] about Religion and Philosophy Planning a Merger
