The International Church of Christ has changed toward a more autonomous relationship between congregations. Within some congregations the leadership permits greater flexibility. Now some are moving toward accepting non-ICOC churches of Christ. These changes are admirable but do not strike the core of what defines the ICOC. ICOC teaching, ... [Read More…]
Librarian appreciates commending editorial
To the Editor: The article about me that you ran on the editorial page on Nov. 14 touched me in a way that no other retirement-type tribute could do. I have loved all my jobs at the ACU Library-the director's job most of all-because of the work itself (never a dull moment except maybe during certain meetings); because of my great colleagues; ... [Read More…]
Staff’s poor judgment affects student’s privacy
I will begin by saying how disappointed I am in the lack of wisdom shown by the editors of the Optimist in the Nov. 12 and the Nov. 14 issues. The two articles concerning the tragic accident on Campus Court specifically named the driver. Although I do know that this was not out of spite or any malice, I do think that this showed poor judgment ... [Read More…]
Sadie’s provides opportunites
Sadie's Week is quickly approaching, as many of my friends and I have been looking forward to this week since the beginning of the semester. However, after talking to several ACU women on the subject, they explained that they would not participate, much to my heartfelt disappointment. I would like to use this forum to encourage all available ... [Read More…]
If some lyrics are altered, many more must be as well
It is absolutely pathetic that Dr. Reese has taken it upon herself to rewrite a song that is not hers to rewrite. Roses are beautiful; Jesus himself was beautiful. When he was on the cross dying, he couldn't get any lower, and he had to be put there by people who were pretty much trampling him to the ground. When someone does something wrong, ... [Read More…]
Praise song reword changes form of art
Who are we to change the lyrics to "Above All?" If the author had wanted the song to end like that he would have written it that way. I highly doubt that he wrote the song on a whim. Even still, if some had a problem with the lyrics, they shouldn't change them to fit their agendas, especially over something like misunderstood lyrics. The lyrics, ... [Read More…]
‘Above All,’ no one has right to change meaning
It is not right for someone to change the meaning of a song because the words do not mean what they want them to mean. I found the following on a Web site: "Anointed songwriter Lenny LeBlanc is also an expert designer and builder of fine wood furniture. God's gift that enables Lenny to craft artistry from wood also enables him to craft words into ... [Read More…]
Dancing shoves its way into campus activities
A "dancing" pig has run amuck at Abilene Christian University. What is a "dancing pig" you ask? Well let an ol' farm boy tell you. If a pig can get his snout under the fence or gate, he will continue to push and push until he has his whole body through. The "dancing pig" is now out. He has been seen at basketball games, off-campus at public ... [Read More…]
Safety whistles, programs useful tools
I'm writing in response to the news article about our annual safety whistle presentation which was printed in the Wednesday, Oct. 1 Optimist edition. I can appreciate fair and unbiased coverage, even when the "fairness" may reflect in a negative way upon me or my department. What I don't appreciate is an article that seems to go out of its way ... [Read More…]
Angry liberals have baseless claims
Jason Mida's letter last week exemplifies angry liberalism at its best. When cornered or held accountable to facts, liberals just get louder and more ferocious. Jason Mida has found himself in the shadow of such radical Democratic Party icons as Ted Kennedy, Howard Dean and the always obnoxious Al Franken. How can somebody claim Democrats ... [Read More…]
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