Page 2, October 27, 1977
Editorial
1 Its a beautiful Fall, and with all of this great weather ite difficidt at times to
I study. But the students are trudging on, and working at the task set befor
1 ^*^Sweral weeks ago’ a few students were suspended from school on suspicion
of not living up to the moral codes set by Montreat-Anderson College. A -
cording to tL i^ccused students, little evidence was brought up to support the world will hold a higher view oi uinsiians wnen suxue ux
collegS position and action to suspend them. Perhaps all evidence was not t^eir noses at people that see things m "n,
b?ougM S to avoid a long drawn out case, but the fact remains that the two necessarily wrong) light. But then, why worry - because
SInte were out of school before they could blink their eyes. blow this all away and everyone wiU forget, and the lesson will remain
The quick judgement made on these students is what puzzles me. As a nnigamed.
Christian college with the Bible as its foundation, there are several verses one
needs to consider on man judging man When a n^"®^
for committing adultery, Jesus asked the person who had never sinn^ m
throw the first stone. (John 8:3-7). In Matthew 7:1-5, Jesus calls men who t^
to get the speck out of their brothers eyes when they have a log m own
hypocrites. Are we to stand equal with God m judgmg the rnorals of
ma^ I dont believe that thatS quite what God had in mind, but then humans
sometimes have a way of using religion to fit into their own purposes.
Many times, quick decisions have disastrous effects, but when situations
like the one mentioned, are considered slowly J^^bS^e
conclusion is usually reached. In previous cases at Montreat, students have
received the same hasty type hearings. A slower “tnal’for accused students on
serious matters would bring out more facts and less hearsay.
Perhaps the world will hold a higher view of Christians when some of them
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I editorial is another opinion on the same subject, but based more heavily on
recorded fact. Fact no. 1 - The students suspended from school were not under
I suspicion. It was a known fact that they had broken one of the moral codes ot
I the college. C.C. contradicts herself in saying that the case was unavoidawy
[long and the students were kicked out before they could blink their eyes. Ac
tually it was neiitlher short or long, just legal. , . . •
1 Humans do have a way of using religion to fit into their own purposes just as
I the above article illustrates. The verses cited all contend that man should not
judge man. True but impossible! C.C. is judging the administrators and their
decision. If one wants to bring a Biblical standpoint in it would be the idea of
repentance - the basic theme throughout the Bible and the American coi^te
today! (see article p. 6 The fact is that the defendants consider^ their
breaking the codes of the college and GodS law not to be wrong. The ad
ministration was more than willing to help these students, however, them help
was rejected. So the Fall winds will blow this all away and the suspended
students will forget, and the valuable lesson they could have acknowledged
will remain unlearned? I pray not.
A.M.
Letters to the Editor
My biggest disappointment upon
arriving at Montreat-Anderson
College was the noticeable lack of
physical fitness equipment and
apparatus.! came to Montreat with
these 3 goals in mind: to grow
mentally, physically, and
spiritually, not necessarily in that
order. I believe that being fit creates
a healthy attitude toward everything
in ones life. I believe being healthy
in the body will lead to a healthy
mind and spirit also. I look at many
of todays high schools and see in
their gymnasiums as a part of their
physical fitness programs, an
exercise room with a ‘universal
Gym’, sit-up boards, pull-up bars,
dumb bells, bar bells, etc., and then
I look all over and I cant find one
single, basic piece of fitness
equipment such as a standard pull-
up bar. Its really sad. I just think it
is a shame to see such a lack of
emphasis on the promotion of fitness
when it is such an important part of
everyday life. Myself and others, Ihi
sure, will be praying that the Lord
sees fit to remedy this situation so
that each student here at Montreat
will have the opportunity to grow
healthy in body, mind, and spirit.
Respectfully submitted,
Mark S. Richie
RESPONSE-Physical education
director, Dr. LinnStranak is pleased
to inform us that new equipment is
on its way. It includes two exercise
bicycles, barbells, dumb bells, and
skip ropes and is being financed by
both the Student Government
Association and the Physical
Education Department. As for a
Universal, Coach Stranak considers
it quite improbable due to lack of
space and interest on the part of the
student body. The equipment or
dered should arrive any day now.
I noticed that the money from the
‘Big Man on Campus’campaign went
to the band for the homecoming
dance. I had understood that the
money we paid at the beginning of
the year for student activities as
part of our tuition cover^ such
functions. Is there any logical ex
planation for this, or is this another
fumble up on the part of the school?
Name withheld.
RESPONSE-The money collected
for Big Man on Campus did go
to the purchasing of tne
Homecoming band. They were paid
off with the Student Activities
budget. The money collected for
BMOC’s has not been used as of yet.
When used, it will be for something
the students really need or would
like to have such as something really
special to eat!
What does teacher of the week
mean? How is it chosen and who
does the choosing?
RESPONSE: Teacher of the Week
is the person chosen by the Editorial
Staff of the Aletheia before each
issue who in their opinion deserves
recognition for outstanding qualities
in the area of student-teacher
relationships. ^
Is Bruce Powell, President ot SC A,
really married?
YouVe got to be kiddmg?
I have read the column Earl
Zelswick in the paper for the last two
weeks and it still doesnt make a bit
of isemse to me. Could you please
explain it to me.
Name withheld
RESPONSE-I understand why you
didn’t sign your name to this letter to
the Editor. You were ashamed.
right? Oh weU, Earl Zelswick was
created to give the readers of
ALETHEIA an insight into them
selves. In short, there is a little bit of
Earl Zelswick in all of us.
I really appreciated your article
last issue concerning Robby Yates
M.P.D. He is a really cool guy and
policeman.
Neal Patterson
TEACHER OF THE WEEK DR. C.C. KINNISON (DOC)