Thoughts on God from Juniors at the University of NC [View All]

This is Stephanie, not Michael. I am currently studying religion with an eye on Divinity school at a campus of the University-

This is my second week of classes as a Jr. I am shocked at the absolute fundamentalism of some of the other students, and thought I would post some of their comments on DU for discussion.

These are their words, not mine:

" One could very easily focus on the fact that there are variations, contradictions even, in the gospels. I, though, am most interested in the ubiquitous contention that He, in fact, lived...there's no doubt about that! Sadly enough, historians, believers, and non-believers alike, search for consistency and question the inconsistencies. But despite the inconsistencies, his existence simply cannot be refuted...and in my opinion, as a believer and a scholar, that is of the uttermost importance."

This is from another student, in a class about Jesus in Myth:

" I think if you're truly a Christian, you should believe the Bible in its entirety, because you should have faith that it's completely true. A bold statement, I know. But, that is why I believe God did not allow the Gospel of Thomas to be included in the Bible--because of the obvious flaws and claims it holds (which include things about Jesus being a real brat! Probably not true)."

This type of fundamental thinking in light of everything students have, or SHOULD have learned to make it to their Junior year at a public Liberal Arts University is the result of cultic brainwashing that has taken place over the course of hundreds of years.