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Pete_1
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I recently went to a college interview and the principle was very blasphemous, am i sharing in his sin if i go there?
anyones opinions?
anyones opinions?
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CarrieH
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How was he blasphemous? Did he take the name of the Lord in vain, or was there more to it than that? I would be very hesitant about attending that college unless you are well-versed in apologetics and ready to take on the challenge of defending your faith if you should choose to go there. His behavior makes you wonder what else goes on that might be unacceptable to you. For example, I knew a young man who went to a private college in Ohio where they allowed opposite-sex roommates, had coed bathrooms (including the shower area!) 
, and even had gay/lesbian rooming houses. Donāt underestimate the impact it might have on you and your attempts to study while having immorality in your face 24/7. Be careful, see what other colleges are out there which offer your chosen area of study, and pray about your decision. Good luck and God bless.
, and even had gay/lesbian rooming houses. Donāt underestimate the impact it might have on you and your attempts to study while having immorality in your face 24/7. Be careful, see what other colleges are out there which offer your chosen area of study, and pray about your decision. Good luck and God bless.
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FrankLawrence
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When you say, āblasphemous,ā do you mean he used the Lordās Name in vain, or something else? Did he make any pretense of being a Christian? 1 Corinthians 5:9-10 is important to understand, and the reality of any non-Christian college that you would go to. I would recommend going to a college that is Catholic, not merely in name, but in campus culture as well.
Getting to the question you asked, though, whether youād be sharing in his sin by going to that college, in what is STRICTLY my opinion, I would say, no. Still, though, it is a sign to avoid the college if you have other options. Furthermore, if they give you a survey form, asking you why you declined to go to the college(which is what some colleges do) then I would bluntly and blatantly explain why you declined(being sure not to outright quote blasphemy and become guilty yourself.) Be sure to mention the name of the administrator who did this, too. Money talks, and that would be an excellent way to create a positive change in a college atmosphere, without even attending the college!
Getting to the question you asked, though, whether youād be sharing in his sin by going to that college, in what is STRICTLY my opinion, I would say, no. Still, though, it is a sign to avoid the college if you have other options. Furthermore, if they give you a survey form, asking you why you declined to go to the college(which is what some colleges do) then I would bluntly and blatantly explain why you declined(being sure not to outright quote blasphemy and become guilty yourself.) Be sure to mention the name of the administrator who did this, too. Money talks, and that would be an excellent way to create a positive change in a college atmosphere, without even attending the college!
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rwoehmke
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Tell you what. Going to college or university should help you to become knowlegable ( Yeah, I should have learned how to spell.) and also learn to be a person of culture and good breeding. If one of the principle officers of a school is so uncouth you can bet they will not be able to help you become a well rounded person of quality. Quality persons are not crude in the presence of strangers or anyone else. 
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DanteAlighieri
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You should consider a good Catholic university, like my alma materā¦
Peace,
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Peace,
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blackrobe
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Does spelling count at this college?I recently went to a college interview and the principle was very blasphemous, am i sharing in his sin if i go there?
anyones opinions?
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Newbie2
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Ouch. Need to add a smiley.
No, you are not sharing in anotherās sin by attending a college where there are other sinners. Good advice previously posed, though.
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Pete_1
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He took the Lords name in vain and i donāt belive he was a christian. Should i not judge outside the church? or am i doing something moraly wrong by associacating with him?
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Cran
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Imho, you donāt associate with him just by attending the college you visit, he is not the college. Or do you take part in the personal sins of your bishop just because you are catholic? 
As previously said:
If his behaviour is characteristic for the WHOLE college, teachers and students alike, think twice before enroling - could it damage your faith? I suppose there is no specific anti-christian agenda of the college whatsoever? That would definitely be a reason against going there - and perhaps even sinful, considering that by attending a college or anything else, we give support to those who keep it up.
Please donāt be over-scrupulous! Consider your needs: What do I want to study? Where is the best place to study, considering my personal needs and financial situation? What other needs do I have apart from academics? Spiritual? Family?
If you are indeed sure this college would be a danger toyour faith, by all means, choose another one. We are not ready for some secular challenges during all times of our lives.
As previously said:
If his behaviour is characteristic for the WHOLE college, teachers and students alike, think twice before enroling - could it damage your faith? I suppose there is no specific anti-christian agenda of the college whatsoever? That would definitely be a reason against going there - and perhaps even sinful, considering that by attending a college or anything else, we give support to those who keep it up.
Please donāt be over-scrupulous! Consider your needs: What do I want to study? Where is the best place to study, considering my personal needs and financial situation? What other needs do I have apart from academics? Spiritual? Family?
If you are indeed sure this college would be a danger toyour faith, by all means, choose another one. We are not ready for some secular challenges during all times of our lives.
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Pete_1
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The guy is the only shareholder in the college, so possibly he is the college?
thanks,
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thanks,
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Cran
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No, he is NOT the college.
The taditional list on how we might partake in other peopleās sin is:
By counsel
By command
By consent
By provocation
By praise or flattery
By concealment
By partaking
By silence
By defense of the ill done
So if you speak out against blasphemy while encountering it on the campus - you should be on the perfectly save side, apart from considering whatās best for your spirituality at this time.
The taditional list on how we might partake in other peopleās sin is:
By counsel
By command
By consent
By provocation
By praise or flattery
By concealment
By partaking
By silence
By defense of the ill done
So if you speak out against blasphemy while encountering it on the campus - you should be on the perfectly save side, apart from considering whatās best for your spirituality at this time.
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Pete_1
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Cran
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Ccc 1868
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Pete_1
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Ccc 1868 applies to people in the church right? or to people outside aswell?
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Cran
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Well, of course we do regard the catechism as universal - but people outside the church tend to disagree
But I think in this case, it would apply, because it is not a question of church discipline, but a logical question: At what point does someone elseās sin become my own?
When you think it through, you will most likely come up with the options the catechism lists, catholic or not.
But your profile states that you are catholic, so why this question, if I might be allowed to ask? It doesnāt matter if the principal believes it to be true while youāre considering if youāre acting sinfulā¦
But I think in this case, it would apply, because it is not a question of church discipline, but a logical question: At what point does someone elseās sin become my own?
When you think it through, you will most likely come up with the options the catechism lists, catholic or not.
But your profile states that you are catholic, so why this question, if I might be allowed to ask? It doesnāt matter if the principal believes it to be true while youāre considering if youāre acting sinfulā¦
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Hastrman
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Yes, he is the college. At least, heāll be getting most of the ridiculous amount of money they charge.
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Pete_1
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i donāt think i phrased my question very well
. What i meant to say is that: am i obliged to make an atheist aware of his sin or just a beliver?
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Cran
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Well, I think this is a bit up to your discretio
It would be quite unwise to say: Hey, you, thatās a sin! BEWARE!!! because an atheist doesnāt believe in God and therefore, most likely, not in the concept of sin (perhaps he bleives in a concept of morality or something, but thatās beside the point).
But what you can and should do in each case is to say: Hey, sorry, but thatās against my faith, I canāt join in/donāt believe this is good to do/it is a sin etc.
Then you have made your point of view clear, and also the possible sin for you both. If your counterpart acts on it or nor is HIS business then, he has been warned.
It would be quite unwise to say: Hey, you, thatās a sin! BEWARE!!! because an atheist doesnāt believe in God and therefore, most likely, not in the concept of sin (perhaps he bleives in a concept of morality or something, but thatās beside the point).
But what you can and should do in each case is to say: Hey, sorry, but thatās against my faith, I canāt join in/donāt believe this is good to do/it is a sin etc.
Then you have made your point of view clear, and also the possible sin for you both. If your counterpart acts on it or nor is HIS business then, he has been warned.
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Pete_1
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Thankyou for the help
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