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Chapel solution: shocking, shaming?

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The administration has attempted to discourage excessive talking, "sliding and gliding" and poor attendance over the years, but we at the Optimist have some suggestions of our own to make Chapel a truly enriching experience. Few moments are more awkward than when a song mentions "standing," and everyone waits to see who will be led by the Spirit ... [Read More…]

Students should keep an open mind

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Certain lines in worship services should not be crossed. Worship leaders should not reserve distracting solos, leaving the rest of us wondering what, if anything, we are supposed to sing. All chanting and group readings of scripture should be left to cults. Praise Day worship orders should consist strictly of happy songs people already know to ... [Read More…]

Editorial: Chapel leaves students confused

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The man with the shopping cart in Chapel on Friday is not homeless. His name is Mark Hewitt, and he is the founder and executive director of Love and Care Ministries, a fact the university officials didn't explain very well. This oversight, though unintentional, has created confusion and continues to trouble many students. Apologies have been made ... [Read More…]

Goal of ACU Mission Week to develop faith

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The new Center for Christian Service and Leadership began one of its first initiatives, Mission Week, in Chapel on Monday. The goal of Mission Week is to drive students to think about who they are and who they will become. Dr. Jan Meyer, director of the CCSL and assistant dean of Leadership Development, spearheaded much of the week's ... [Read More…]

Optional Chapel offers superior experience

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My freshmen year, I probably would have sharply disagreed with you about Chapel being optional, but 3 years of being subjected to day after day of childish behavior and blatant disrespect for this school, the students of this school and the beliefs both hold has brought me to this frustrated solution. I agree, Chapel should be mandatory, but not ... [Read More…]

Chapel should be optional

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I never understood the reason behind making attendance mandatory. I understand that ACU has the right to make people go to Chapel since it is a private school, but that doesn't answer the question of why you would want people in Chapel who do not want to be there in the first place. Furthermore, if we cannot complain about having to go to ... [Read More…]

Video: Chapel Forum Discusses Disabilities

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Todd Lollar, who has cerebral palsy, visited Abilene Christian University to share his testimony with many students. He said, with the help of God, he discovered that "weak is the new strong" and encouraged many to consider burdens as blessings. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1KQIl73bO1Q Video/editing by Cody Veteto ... [Read More…]

Chapel forum sparks creation discussions

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By Lezlee Gutierrez, Student Reporter A Chapel forum called, "Cosmology" peaked students interest March 26 with a discussion on science and creation. Some of the concerns discussed included: Where did the world come from? How can we promote a healthy differentiation of the physical and metaphysical? What can be done to ease tensions and promote ... [Read More…]

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