Hull uni bans Christian Union

[Shaun]

Originally Posted by towny

Now, it may well be possible to be a 'true believer', yet for whatever reason have trouble accepting certain parts of the faith.

So how does that differ to someone who doesn't believe any part of it?? Neither are allowed to be leaders but part believers are allowed to become members. I'm not trying to be funny, but the criteria all seem a little wishy washy, sign a form and you're a believer??

Originally Posted by dellwear

So how does that differ to someone who doesn't believe any part of it?? Neither are allowed to be leaders but part believers are allowed to become members. I'm not trying to be funny, but the criteria all seem a little wishy washy, sign a form and you're a believer??

You don't sign and suddenly you're a believer, you sign to signify something that you already believe. You're right, it's far from perfect, but what's the alternative? Until God decides to put some kind of flag on his people's heads so we can see who's a believer and who isn't, we have to make do with second best. And signing something is generally accepted as a legitimate way of committing yourself to something in our society.

At least in a church you have a settled, long-term membership and established leaders. In such circumstances it's easier to tell who truly 'belongs' - over a period of time your words, actions and your whole lifestyle speak volumes about your attitudes and priorities in life. As I've been saying all along, University CUs don't have the benefit of age or experience.

[aliferste]

Originally Posted by towny

What I think is much sadder is the footnote - two CUs at the university, one affilliated to the Universities and Colleges Christian Fellowship and one not. I think the Christians at Hull should spend more time focusing on their own unity and a little less time picking fights with the Students Union.

Good grief, did you not do any history?