or sexually suggestive dialogue. Ultimately we must all learn to make
choices that honor God first, rather than seeking to satisfy our own desires
or curiosities. While ratings are
unreliable, movies rated NC-17
or X are not to be viewed. Since
the entertainment media often
promotes unbiblical beliefs, values,
attitudes and behavior, all other
movies should be viewed only
after a biblically informed decision
has been made. We ask students to refrain from movies that diminish their
concern for human suffering or decrease their desire to live with purity
in thought, word, and deed. The university reserves the right to judge the
suitability of any movie viewed in the residence halls or on campus, and we
all have a responsibility to encourage one another to live with integrity in this
area.
Music:
Words expressed in song have the power to move us in all aspects
of our lives. Our imagination can be stretched both for good and evil by the
power of these words. Therefore, our desire is that the music we listen to be
pleasing to the Lord and not have messages that violate biblical principles (I
Cor. 14:7-26, 40; Phil. 4:8).
Computer Use:
While the computer has brought much good into our lives and
has given us access to resources unavailable in the past, there are areas that
require vigilance so that we, as Christians, may avoid the temptations that
coexist with the good.
Pornography:
No viewing of pornography (Internet or otherwise) is acceptable.
Computer games:
Like movies, game ratings are unreliable and call for careful,
biblical discernment in choosing which games to play (see principles under
“Movies”).
YouTube, Facebook, Blogging, etc.:
Technology affords us increasing
opportunities for the free flow of ideas and the expression of concerns and
emotions, often in a mistaken atmosphere of anonymity. We encourage the
expression of ideas, whether in the classroom, lunchroom, dorm room, or
chatroom. When posting information, there is great potential and temptation
to disregard biblical principles of loving one another and respecting those
in authority. We encourage the exercise of discipline and integrity as you
post and share, just as we would in other areas of communication, written
or verbal. All are exhorted to ponder Phil. 4:8 and Eph. 4:3, 25, 29-32 before
posting.
“Let no unwholesome word proceed from your mouth, but only such a
word as is good for edification according to the need of the moment, so that it
will give grace to those who hear” (Eph. 4:29; NASB).
Human Sexuality
The Bible is clear in its teaching that God created man in His own image, and in
this creation He created male and female (Gen. 1:27; Mt. 19:4). His design from
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