Student Handbook 2016-17

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Movies
Movie ratings are unreliable guides as to the appropriateness of any given
movie. For example, movies rated PG may contain strong violence 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”).
Social Media: 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).
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