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iga Duckworth, Benjamin HaJI, Aron Lippard, Kimberly Ott, Kikki Roccanti, and Joel Sell- a i^tii Induction Ceremony Shirley McIntosh North Carolina Tau Chapter son Baumgartner, Holly Seven Montreat . College students were inducted into Alpha Chi on Tuesday, February 2 in a candlelight ceremo ny in the Chapel of the Prodigal. Alpha Chi is a national honor scholar ship society founded in 1922 whose purpose is to promote academic ex cellence and exemplary character among college students and to nonor those who achieve such distinction. Montreat Colleges Tau Chapter was established in 1990 and since then has in ducted 146 members. The members of Alpha Chi represent the top 10 percent of our ju nior and senior classes. Members must be ap proved by the faculty for exhibiting outstanding character and citizen ship as well as academic achievement. The seven new Alpha Chi members are Alli- ers. Allison Baumgartner is from Charlotte, North Carolina. She is ma joring in elementary education. Here on campus Ali is a mem ber of our volleyball team and an active participant in FCA. After colWe Ali plans to return to Charlotte and pursue a career in educa tion. Holly Duckworth is from Nebo, North Car olina. She is majoring in biology with a pre professional concentra tion and hopes to attend medical school after col lege. Holly is active in her church, is married, and has an eight year old son, Ray. Benjamin Hall is from to obtain a degree in phvsical therapy: Aron Lippard is from Troutman, NC. He is majoring in biology with a pre-professional concentration. After graduating from Montreat College, Aron plans to attend physical therapy school and obtain a doctor ate in physical Fashion Savvy Christians Direna Cousins Columbus, NC. He is majoring in Biology and is a member of the Chemical Management Team. Ben is an RA, an FCA leader, and partici pates in Cross Country and Track. Ben plans to attend graduate school Kimb erly Ott is from Pucallpa, Peru. She is majoring in Biology with a pre-professional concentration. On campus she enjoys FCA, coffeehous es, concerts, and skiing. After college Kimberly wants to travel, get a job as a physicians assistant, or perhaps go to med school. Rikki Roccanti is from Tallahassee, Florida. She In the past Christians were very conservative in the way they dressed, especially femdes. Some Christians did not even wear makeup or any jewelry apart from wedding rings. They thought it was a sin to wear such things, and that to do so represented a pagan lifestyle. Over time, the traditional view of how Christians dressed changed. More and more Christians are wearing makeup and jewelry, and are basically taking over parts of the fashion industry. There are Christian designers, makeup artists, and modeling agencies, just to name a few of the areas in fashion where Christianity is strongly representea. However, there still seems to be a conservative view as to how Christians are not losed to dress and e frowned upon by society. I am a Christian and I love fashion. I believe that there is no such thing as a “Christian” fashion or style. In a recent conversation on Sl^pe, one of my best friends said, “Society seems to forget that Christians are fashionistas too. Some Christians tend to believe that dressing up in nice clothes, painting ones nails and muckering up for some ipstick is not Christ- ike, and I think that’s a biased view against Christianity.” I think that part of the reason why individuals view “fashion-sawy Christians” as taboo is because of Christians themselves. I’ve notice whenever Christians talk about beauty or define it they focus solely on inner beauty. They tend to only look at Scriptures that support their view of beauty. One such passage is Peter 3:3-4: ‘Your beauty should not come from outward adornment, such as braided hair and the wearing of gold jewelry and fine clothes. Instead, it should be that of your inner self, the unfading beauty of a gentle and quiet spirit, which is of great worth in God’s sight.” 1 strongly think that Christians misinterpret this Scripture. They think that they should not take part in jewelry or fine clothing, and would risk being vain in God’s sight if they did. However, the Scripture clearly states that your beauty should not be defined by these things. As Christians we should know that we are already made beautiful in the image of God. Hence, all these things should just accessorize our beauty. We should not get caught up in beauty, fashion, or anything other than Christ for that matter. Nevertheless, females need not refrain from dressing up or adorning themselves with fine jewelry or clothing. Beauty from God is both inner and outer. Though the Bible warns us about beauty, God still wants us to be beautiful both inside and out. Therefore I think it is unfair for one to only look at Scriptures that talk only about inner beauty. Throughout Song of Solomon, he speaks richly about outer beauty. 1:10 states, “Your cheeks are beautiful with earrings your neck with strings is majoring in English with a concentration in literature. Rikki is a valued assistant in our college library. After college Rikki plans to attend graduate school to continue her studies in English. Joel Sellers was born in Grass Valley, California, but now lives in Clyde, NC. He is majoring in Elementary Educa tion. Joel is engaged to be married in May, and after graduation plans to become the student g astor at his church and egin a teaching career. Seven additional students are continuing members of Alpha Chi at Montreat College. They are Hillary Irusta, Stephen Jackson, Joanna King, Helen Miller, Elena Pashina, Sophine Smith, and Caris Wetzel. of jewels. We will make your earrings of gold, studded witn silver.” Verse 15 also states, “How beautiful you are my darling! Oh, how beautiful; your eyes are doves.” It is then clear that outer beauty is important, not just inner beauty. Christianity is not bondage. Cod gives us freedom of choice and He wants us to be happy in Him. Fashion or our clothing should not define our faith or our beauty. Also, we should never portray Christianity as a religion that has a aress code. However, we should not be provocative or inappropriate in the way we dress, whether you are a Christian or not. I March 4, ZUIU | Page 7 |
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