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by CrimsnBlade 3858 days ago
>To put it mildly, then, Oklahoma Wesleyan is behind the curve when it comes to LGBT rights.

If this college claims to maintain christian values, then they will always be behind LGBT rights because they directly contradict biblical scripture. This argument is void for any christian university.

Also, most students have a choice as to where they attend school. Any student that is planning to attend OKWU has ample opportunity to understand what they're getting into. If they don't like the rules, they should pick a different school.
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cholantesh 3858 days ago
>LGBT rights [...] contradict biblical scripture.

As per the interpretation of Wesleyans, yes...but there are any number of denominations who don't hold to that interpretation. Even so, Christians are generally called to treat LGBT persons with respect and dignity, and at least a few LGBT rights would actually fall under that umbrella, I'd say.

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CrimsnBlade 3857 days ago
If you're saying Christians are called not to condemn LGBT persons, I would agree with that. Forgiveness is supposed to be prevalent in Christianity. People that are LGBT should still be treated as people, and as far as Christianity goes, everyone is a sinner, and everyone has their own temptations and battles.

OKWU is seemingly fearful that allowing that culture into their student body would affect it in a way they deem negative or counter productive.

As far as LGBT not contradicting scripture, I have a hard time coming to that interpretation. From what I've read it seems clear that the bible is against that.

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joshstrange 3858 days ago
Well that's not completely true "Also, most students have a choice as to where they attend school." not when mom and dad are paying... I had a number of friends who parents pushed them into christian schools. Also these colleges (and this one in particular) accepts federal funding which I think changes the rules a little on how backwards they are allowed to be.
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CrimsnBlade 3858 days ago
I understand that, that's why I said most and not all. You're absolutely right, some students have colleges chosen for them by parents/guardians.
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