Comments on: Standing WITH Apology!

By: Joe

Joe — Wed, 17 Jun 2009 19:03:23 +0000

Refreshing in its uncharacteristic humility. Now, if they were just get regionally accredited.

By: Kasey

Kasey — Tue, 09 Dec 2008 18:33:21 +0000

I am pleased with the character that Stephen has shown to apologize for policies and actions that were not even his own originally. He is not perfect, but he is trying to lead the university family toward a more godly life.

I wish that those who speak of reconciliation would really show this in their reaction to BJU’s efforts. When I am truly concerned about race reconciliation and receive an apology, I do not question the sincerity and motives so much. I am thankful for God’s working and am going to progress by thanking BJU for being humble enough to apologize publicly…even if it was requested by the alumni family. God gives resists the proud but gives grace to the humble. We should give some grace too.

By: carey

carey — Wed, 26 Nov 2008 18:08:43 +0000

not any where near as many fireworks over here.

By: Roanna

Roanna — Fri, 21 Nov 2008 20:43:18 +0000

My “thots” are hard to express. I am deeply humbled by the well thought out, written statement. And I’m very thankful. I think in some way this goes so much farther than a step in the right direction. It seems like a leap into uncharted territory. But on the other hand, it is totally consistent with the desire for Godliness. – Just a few initial “thots” while I dry my eyes.

By: Annelise

Annelise — Fri, 21 Nov 2008 16:13:33 +0000

This is a WONDERFUL step in the right direction!!

By: erin

erin — Fri, 21 Nov 2008 08:30:17 +0000

after about 45 minutes of slack jaw, yes, I have a thought: w00t!

Whaddya know–God really *is* able to do exceedingly above all we ask or think! But why am I so surprised?

This is a HUGE thing for the school to concede.

By: Mel

Mel — Fri, 21 Nov 2008 03:37:43 +0000

I never thought we’d see “profoundly” and “sorry” in the same sentence. Keith may have a point; but the clarity and directness of the statement regarding our unity in Christ is a delight to read. Praise the Lord!

By: Monica

Monica — Fri, 21 Nov 2008 03:14:44 +0000

I am having a party over here!!! This is amazing! It’s not perfect, but it’s such. a. HUGE. step!

I can hardly believe my eyes. I keep going back to read it just to be sure that it’s actually there.

By: Keith Hanson

Keith Hanson — Fri, 21 Nov 2008 01:25:24 +0000

Sorry, but . . . there’s a conscious sidestepping of substance within this article. It’s as if they want to make a statement without actually admitting that a previously held principal interpretation was incorrect. The idea is presented that all are created equal. This opposes the Babel interpretation that I personally heard presented at Bob Jones. The reader is left to assume that policy and not scriptural application was at fault. The argument is then made that the culture created an environment where it was easy to have discriminatory policy. That may be true, but in this case, the public position was that it was a Biblical mandate and not society which required specific dating rules. Unfortunately, I think that this was an apology of convenience.

By: stacy

stacy — Fri, 21 Nov 2008 00:51:40 +0000

I, too, am thankful!! This is a big step and I am glad to see it!