Feb. 18, 1983 - TWU Archives

GET BEHIND IT !
The goal of this year's Ways
and Means workathon is to move
beyond the borders of the campus
to a broader scope of involvement.
Tara Gish, chairman of WAM,
emphasizes that the committee's
function is not just to raise funds,
but also to provide service to
and develop a rapport with the
Langley community. Building
positive community relations is, she
feels, one way to serve the school
over both the long and the short
term.
The key is student involvement.
And there is clearly no lack of
opportunity: activities ranging
from car washes to yard work, from
clearing the fitness trail to
sweeping the tennis courts are
available, both on and off campus.
Admittedly, some of the jobs are
not as glamorous as others, (who
says they don't do windows?) so
half-day shifts will probably be
arranged for the sake of variety.
Staff and faculty are also
enthusiastically urged to part­
icipate in making this an all
campus event.
ACADEMIC DISHONESTY OR ADAMIC
HONESTY?
Apolicy on plagiarism and academic
dishonesty has been approved by
the Academic Council. It was
noted that "Intellectual honesty
is basic to the acquisition of
knowledge and to the Christian
value-system for which the College
stands. It is the moral respon­
sibility of every member of the
Trinity Western community to
uphold academic integrity."
The success of past workdays, Tara
states, has rested primarily in
the personal satisfaction of those
who took the time to participate,
as well as in seeing the tangible
results of their work. Those who
didn't make the effort "really missed
out on something special." Accord­
ing to students involved in previous
workathons, putting aside that one
day is more than worthwhile: they
have benefited both from The
enjoyment of working with people
at a shared task, and from the
sense of ownership and pride
that comes from this kind of en­
deavor. So, get behind it! It
will be worth yourwhile.
Debra Wills
INTERWEAVE '83
Academic dishonesty takes many
forms, including the following:
a) Partial plagiarism, from min­
imal to substantial: incorp­
orating formative ideas, or
substantial phrases or sent­
ences, from others into an
essay without acknowledgement
of the author;
b) Complete plagiarism: Present­
ing a complete essay, written
by another, as one's own;
c) Cheating on examinations,
tests, laboratory results,
etc.: copying the work of
another and presenting it as
one's own, with or without
that person's consent;
d) Aiding and abetting cheating
or plagiarism: assisting another
to cheat or plagiarize;
e) Impersonation of another student
at an examination, test, etc.;
f) Falsifying or misrepresenting
information on academic records.
Procedures and penalties for persons
guilty of dishonest practices will
be printed in the next issue of the
Student Handbook.
21 courses have been proposed
for Interweave '83 (May 2 to 20 6: 30pm to 9 :30pm). Sign up at
the Registrar's Office for the
course(s) you would seriously plan
to attend. A list of available
courses will be posted March 4.
Contact Dr. Jim Cunningham, Co­
ordinator of Continuing Education
(Local 328) for further details.
1 . Will next year's R.A.'s
please stand up! pg. 2
2. Focus - Carolyn Cassidy
behind uneven bars. pg. 3
3 . Mash Murder pg. 4
4. Shopping for a man
Pg* 5
Prayer and Study Guide
1.
STOP! Plan the rest of today:
a) Prayer and study time
b) Other activities
2.
Schedule next seven (7) days:
a) Set up prayer and study
time for each day.
3 . Meditate on God's Word:
a) Read AND think about the
portion of scripture.
b) Take notes on the section.
c) Memorize Key verses.
4. Prayer
a) Ask - Who are you, God?
- What do you want me
to do, Lord?
b) Be specific in your re­
quests.
c) Praise God for Answers
and for being who He is.
Prayer is there we must begin all
things - it is our contact with God.
If He is our King we need to, and must,
spend time with Him. Satan knows
That prayer is our connection with
The source of our power and this, it
is where he attacks first. Scratch
claw, fight but keep your prayer and
study time every day 'cos that is
how we grow stronger, (even when
all we can do is struggle with
'why?' God will honor our prayers).
Isa. 42:6,16 Pslm. 143 John 13:1-11
Roger Hamm
When it's a choice between junk
or nothing in The a.m., the nod goes
to nothing. That's right, it's
better to eat nothing at all for
breakfast than to pop a sugar coated
coughmut or try to give yourself
an early-morning rush with a cup of
coffee. Caffeine and sugar may get
your engines revved up, but They're
going to make you stall out PDQ.
You're better off running on empty.
According to Samuel J. Arnold,
M.D., a doctor from Morristown, New
Jersey, who has had a longstanding
interest in The effects of breakfast
on the human body, "Someone who wakes
up in The morning on a fasting
metabolism should feel pretty
good. But when you eat sugar or
starch for breakfast, your blood
sugar level rises quickly. Your
body responds by pouring insulin
into The blood. That drops
the blood sugar level like crazy.
It will be lower Than when you
woke up." And a rapidly changing
blood sugar level can scramble your
reasoning facilities and roller
coaster your emotions.
As Dr. Arnold told us, "If
you can't eat something good, you
shouldn't eat anything at all. If
you are in a hurry or you're not
hungry - skip breakfast. But
later on in the morning you should
take a breakfast break."
Protein in the morning raises
your blood sugar level in a calm,
controlled way, which will preserve
a steady state of mind. Studies
show That when you eat a high-protein
breakfast, your morning work
performance improves considerably.
Source: From The Beehive, July 1982.
R.A. applications are now being
accepted for the '83-'84 school
year. Though I'm sure we're all
completely satisfied with This
past year's choices, there is always
room for improvement!
Upon conversing with a few
students I learned that There are
definitely opinions on what an R.A.
should or shouldn't "be"
When asked what characteristics
They felt an R.A. should possess it
went something like this:
"They should be on your side."
"They should be able to empathize."
"They should give good back-rubs."
"sincerity and openness are
important."
"guts"
"brown eyes"
"They should be able to
communicate easily."
"the desire to grow with God."
"They should be strong spiritually,
mature, and flexible though firm
as well."
When asked that characteristics
an R.A. shouldn't possess:
"a temper"
"immaturity"
"toenails"
"instability: be it spiritual
or not."
"a big mouth"
"vanity"
"alligator socks"
"the tendency to take all
confrontations personally"
So there we have it. Anyone
filling these qualifications please
talk to Ken Kush. (I'm sure the
toe-nails can be overlooked)
L o m a Albert
3
Autonomous. You've probably heard
that Trinity Western is a "privatelysponsored" Christian Liberal Arts
university. The only one like it
in Canada. We do not receive any
government subsidies whatsoever.
In fact, that is one of the reasons
why tuition costs are higher here
than at secular universities.
But you have probably not heard
about Trinity Western Associates.
"From its inception 20 years ago,
Trinity Western has been some
along by a committed group of men
and women who have given Trinity
Western high priority. The strength
and maturity of Trinity Western
today clearly reflect the hard work
and sacrifice of this small core
of committed servants. Together
these few hundred have provided
for up to 90% of the financial
burden from year to year, giving
on the average from $300 to $1000
and up per year."*
Associates are people from all
walks of life— "businessmen and
women, housewives, pastors, doctors
parents, alumni— a cross-section
of committed Christians from across
North America."
Although mostly "unseen" by
students, the Trinity Western
Associate is actively involved
in furthering the mission of
Trinity Western through priority
commitment, sacrificial giving,
exemplary modelling and active
participation.
After graduating from McMaster,
Carolyn worked for a property
development firm in the complaints
department. She was introduced
to TW by a student, Paul Elliott,
home in Toronto for Christmas break.
More than once, Carolyn Cassidy's
Interested, she applied for work
been mistaken for a student. Perhaps
and was hired— just before leaving
it's her petite stature and resilient
Toronto for an unforgetable European
vacation!
auburn hair. She's new to our P.E.
Carolyn teaches courses in swimm­
Division faculty last September from
McMaster University in Toronto
ing, gymnastics, field hockey and
where she received her B.P.H.E.
women's fitness. The rest of her time
(Bachelor of Physical and Health
is taken teaching gymnastics to
Education).
community children— 35 i" all,
Carolyn's interest in athletics
ranging in age from 2-12.
was kindled in high school at Isling­
Lord willing in September,
ton, Ont. when she taught and
Carolyn plans to begin a master's
coached sports programs. Over 8
program in Sports Administration
years of summer camp work has verified at UBC part time. She says it's
those talents. In university, she
important to accomplish your goals
competed in gymnastics, field hockey
yet realizes it takes time to
and synchronized swimming. On
improve. When asked about her TW
coaching, Carolyn comments: "It's
experience so far, Carolyn remarked
an art to know how to motivate
that she especially appreciates
people."
the warmth of the Christian community.
Jocelyn
Cameron
March 12 is the Annual Spring
Associates' Banquet. This is
a very important event in That it
gives all the Associates a chance
to get together and examine their
continuing role with Trinity Western.
This year, the theme is "People With
Praise" featuring special music and
drama by students and staff.
Dawn Snider, chairperson of the
banquet, and Ruth Lamb are busy
planning the evening's program.
Says Ruth, "we want the evening
to be an uplifting time...a chance
to praise the Lord for The Things
he does each day."
Over 300 Associates are expected
to attend. If you happen to "see"
someone That evening whose face
you're not too familiar with,
they are probably an Associate.
Say "Hello" to them— let Them
know you appreciate The work
they have done and are doing
for Trinity Western.
Angela Lukacin
Student: "Hi Prof."
Prof: "Hello."
Student: "I brought my late paper."
Prof: "Which one?"
Student: "The last one."
Prof: "The one which was due last
month!"'
Student: "Yes. I know I'm two weeks
past the extension deadline, but last
Thursday my car broke down on my
way to the campus. Then on Friday
we had an extended chapel, and the
girl— you know Susie?— who usually
types my paper went home for the
week-end and therefore didn't get
my rough copy until Monday, when the
typewriter ribbon broke and couldn't
be replaces till Tuesday, and I
discovered that I had lost the
footnote page, which I found on
Wednesday, but which Susie couldn't
type till this.morning. Will you
still take my paper?"
Prof: "Of course. But you realise
that I take off 3% for each day after
the extension deadline. So
fourteen days times five means 70%
off. Considering that your normal
performance level is about 35%,
I anticipate that your paper will
be worth, at this stage, about 15%
below 0.
Student: "I think I'll just keep my
paper this time."
Prof: "Discretion is the better
part of valour."
Student: "Thanks. See ya later."
Prof: "I'm sure you will."
See you Anon— bye for now.
4
FAREWELL FAtTHFUL FR!END
On the evening of February 28,
1983,the most successful television
series ever produced will officially
conclude. For years M*A*S*H has
been an island amongst a sea of
gratuitous violence, jiggle, and
shallow frivolity. With grace and
sensitivity M*A*S*H has evolved
from a somewhat crude (yet enter­
taining) sit-com, to a warm,
fresh tragic-comedy. The characters
themselves have evolved in a
wonderful fashion. One need only
contrast the early character of
"Hawkeye", Pearce with his developed
character. He has moved from a
womanizing, cynical yet concerned
person into a warm and caring human
being with a penchant for justice.
Despite M*A*S*H's growth process it
has not lost its essential humour.
It has proven that we can witness
scenes of poignant pathos beside
scenes of joyous abandon.
As well as breaking new ground
thematically^ H*A*S*H has succeeded
in bringing a new artistic awareness
to the very anti-art environment
of TV. Episodes like Dreams (a
personal favorite) with its
magnificent Bergmanesque dream
imagery and serious moral implications
has brought a new level of artistic
sensitivity to the TV screen. As
well as this^the high quality of
acting, direction and camera-work
has set new and unsurpassed
standards in the art of TV drama.
However the final determining factor
for the series' ultimate victory
is its basic anti-war theme,
combined with logic and compassion
and a writing quality that is
high above any competition. With
a feel for authenticity and a
true desire for the needs of human
beingSjM*A*S*H has re-defined what
it is to be alive in an age where
destruction is only a button-push
away.
The best summary of M*A*S*H's
success is contained in one fan's
response, "Truly human would best
describe M*A*S*H for me. I guess
what I'm trying to say is that as
a teacher, especially a religious
teacher, I wouldn't mind my kids
imitating the compassion and
dedication of
Hawkeye Pearce,
the fidelity of BJ Hunnicut, the
seemingly stoic, yet caring heart
of a Margaret Houlihan, or the
innocent gentleness of a Radar
O'Reilly. I also wouldn't mind if
my students were inspired to have
peace and not war, justice and not
hatred and to strive to ease pain
and not cause it." The quality of
M*A*S*H is apparent in its dedi­
cation td truth, its character
honesty (including flaws) not in'
its wearing a false American
"wholesomeness." Its truth is often
disillusioning and tragic yet its
humour exudes the joy of life.
Farewell faithful friend!
Steve Gibson
Films
WHAT' S HAPPENING ?
On Campus
- TWC Mens Basketball vs. Northwest
Christian. Feb. 18.
- AIA Basketball Game, Feb. 26.
NCCAA Regional Men and Womens
Basketball, Mar. 3-5.
- AIA Basketball Game, Mar. 4.
- International Student Night,
Mar.4 at 7:00, Douglas Lounge
Social Events.
-M*A*S*H* Bash at The Hyatt
Regency on Feb. 28, proceeds to
The Children's Hospital Fund.
Dress up as your favorite character
and watch the final episode on a
giant T.V. Screen.
- Chilly Scenes of Winter (has
received very good reviews)
at the Ridge, Feb. 18 - Mar. 3:
Music
7:30 and 9:30.
- Kubrick Double Bill: Dr.
Strangelove (one of the best
- VSO plays Mendelssohn and
satires ever made with Lolita
Ravel, Feb., 27 - Mar., 1 at
at
Van. East Cinema, Feb. 23 the Orpheum
24 beg. at 7 :30*may offend some.
- Symph. Canadiana plays music
- Der Fliegende Hollaender (film
of "The Russian Masters" (Tch­
aikovsky etc.) Mar. 2 at the Or­ version of the Wagner opera),
Robson Square Media Center, Feb.
pheum.
18 at 8:00.
- Van. Bach Choir performs
- Ghandi (everyone should see
Orff's Carmina Burina, Feb. 25
this) at the Bogue, Various
(8:30) at the Orpheum.
times
- Purcell String Quartet, Feb.
- Moonlighting (has received
27 (8:00) at the Arts Club,
rave reviews at the Fine Arts,
Granville Island.
- Martin Bartlett plays computer 7:13 and 9:15)
- Sophie's Choice at the Odeon
compositions (fascinating!),
and Westminster Mall. Various
Feb. 18 at the Western Front
times. May offend some.
(303 E. 8th)
- Co-op Radio's annual new mus­ - Without a Trace, at Van. Centre,
Lougheed Mall and Willowbrook 6.
ic benefit at the Commodore
Various times.
Feb. 18 features 4 Vancouver
- Walt Disney's Fantasies at the
electronic groups.
Stanley (7:00 and 9:30) (Great
Drama
Sound Track)
- The Year of Living Dangerously
- Oedipus, The King (Soph
ocles),
(by Peter Weir of "Gallipole"
in Greek!! at the Old Auditor­
fame) at the Denman Place.
ium, U.B.C. Feb. 18 only (8:00)
Art
- Betrayal (Harold Pinter) at
the Arts Club Theatre, to Feb.
- Emily Carr; The British and
19 (8:30 Fri., 9:30 Sat.), see
Dutch Traditions to March 20 at
this before it leaves!
Vancouver Art Gallery.
- The Tempest (Shakespeare) at
- Contemporary Italian Graphics,
the Q.E. Playhouse, to Mar. 12
at the Robson Square Media Center
( 8 : 00).
to Feb. 24.
5
The Rivals Arrive
female roles, and a scope which can
be well handled within the limited
technical facilities of Freedom Hall.
Miss Goodfellow has herself
performed in The Rivals at the
Niagra College Theatre Center, which,
she believes, will give her added
insight as to directing. The plot
is a fairly intricate one, built
around a case of mistaken identity,
and assorted other diverting
reversals. But be warned: The
Rivals is not conventional twentieth
century comedy, and it certainly
isn't slapstick. Expect instead
very verbal, very witty humour, as
well as a glimpse into the eighteenth
century, colourful costumes, and,
'as the director assures me, sheer
enjoyment.
Debra Wills
The Rivals scheduled to be
performed March l7th through 19th
in Freedom Hall, is the latest and
possibly most ambitious production
of the T.W. drama department. Writ­
ten by Richard Sheridan, the play
is a result of the l a t e
eighteenthcentury movement away from theatric
sentimentalism towards recapturing
the wit of the Restoration period,
with its blending of the comedy of
manners, comedy of humours, and
comedy of intrigue. By an interview with Nancy Goodfellow, the
director, she admitted that the
play was a personal favorite, but
that it was chosen primarily because
it provided variety for the students,
a chance to use period costumes and
sets, a good range of both male and
The Christian university campus
is a church girls' best shopping
ground for a husband. Of course
there are other avenues she may choose
to pursue, but they will inevitably
be non-productive. For instance,
she may hope to find what she's
looking for by sitting prettily in
the most noticeable pew in the
choir loft. But here the selection
is poor. The number of eligible
young women far outweighs the number
of eligible young men. Besides that,
if the church is her home church,
the young mens' judgements may be
hampered by her past performance,
admittedly not always the best.
When this road reaches a dead end,
she may try working in a Christian
mission organization. In this
case she has really been side­
tracked since almost all the men are
married, too old, or gifted with
celibacy. Another route must be
found. She could try her hand at
a secular university making sure to
become actively involved in the IVCF
group. This may bring about results
but most often will prove futile
since she will so easily be lost
in the milieu. No, the best road
to take is the Christian university.
The campus is smaller, the selection
is greater, and the atmosphere
definitely conducive since all the
men are there to find a wife. If
the young woman plays her cards
right she may immediately enroll in
the MR3. degree without the normal
pre-requisites. In no time she
will be graduating with honours
(though not necessarily from college)
at which time she will become an in­
structor to those younger girls who
may have gone astray and come to
university to studyt
Joanne Anquist
MASQUERADE
Greet me with a song,
And I'll smile and lie,
"I'm fine, nothing's wrong".
For so goes the standard reply.
My displays of love and cheer
Deceptively confirm that all is well.
There is no anguish here,
And if there was, I'd never tell.
Few
And
For
And
I
I
I
I
see beyond my plastic face,
share in guarded hopes and fears;
those I p u b l i c l y erase,
thus collect my unspent tears.
haven't many masks from which to chose,
wear but one, and it's become my own.
dare not unveil for now I cannot lose;
will never be hurt, for I'll never
be known.
Anna Bubel
"Community Standards". Ssh!
Don't say it too loud. You're
bound to rub someone the wrong
way no matter which side of the fence
you're on. But how many of us have
bothered to read the fine print under
"Responsibilities of Membership in
the Community"? If you're like most
of us, the only part of the membership
responsibilities you know or care to
know anything about is the edict
against smoking, drinking, drugs and
dancing.
But there are many other inter­
esting items which go together to
make up "The Pledge".
For instance section A deals
solely with responsibilities of
the college: things such as "pro­
viding the student with a broad beg­
inning in liberal arts education" and
"assisting the student in achieving
direction and decision in choice
of a vocation or profession,and
in preparation for participation
in his community as a well-informed
Christian citizen". These
statements are somewhat ambiguous
in meaning, making it difficult
to know if these responsibilities
are being fulfilled.
Section B contains the infamous
smoke, drink, drug, dance prohibitions,
but alongside them are "exercising
careful judgement in the use of
time, energy and material resources,
and in attendance at classes,
chapel services and college events."
Seemingly then, skipping chapel is
as bad as bar hopping, though the
former is overlooked, lacking
the latter's stigma.
These problems suggest the need
for a rethinking of the pledge.
The first question: Is it a
binding contract? If so, why is not
the school, as well as the student
required to sign? As it now exists,
it can only be considered a student
pledge and thus section A is
seemingly pointless.
Secondly, if the school's
responsibilities are to remain in
the contract they should be stated
explicitly as are the students
responsibilities. Student standards
are measurable; the college's are not.
Thirdly, the way Section B is
presently worded all items are of
equal severity. Therefore, why
are the smoking, drinking, drugs
and dancing issues weighted more
heavily than the others?
Lastly, What are the reasons for
the presence of the stated pro­
hibitions? Are they really all
for the"betterment of the community"?
Are some of them present to satisfy
the constituency? And what exactly
does "the betterment of the comm­
unity" entail?
Now, it is not the standards
themselves with which I have
dispute. Perhaps guidelines such
as these are necessary in order
to maintain a level of consistency.
I think it is evident that the
college administration really does
have the best interests of the
student in mind. However, main­
taining a pledge in its current form,
without explanation, can only
contribute to student alienation
and disillusionment.
Better Days
Our beleaguered planet is being
hit with all sorts of troubles
nowadays, and it seems that more
problems are being added all the time.
There is, though, still no real
cause for alarm, because as bad as
things appear to be, there is
always the positive hope that things
can be improved. Take, for example,
last year's disastrous economic
downturn which ruined the lives
of hundreds of people in North
America alone. Things have definitely
gotten better since then, for we have
seen such harbingers of stability
as the dropping of those murderous
interest rates, the fairly recent
increase in U.S. lumber orders
that is causing B.D. forestry firms
to go back to work, and periodic
rallies in the stock market— very
welcome news to investors whose
patience and resources may have
been stretched thin by the lean times.
Another big item nowadays is
arms control. How often does one
hear the lament that "government
doesn't listen to individual people?"
It appears that the governments of
both the Soviet Union and the United
States have listened, for they are
now trying to agree on how they should
go about reducing the numbers of
intermediate-range ballistic missiles
deployed in Europe. The people of
the nations of western Europe have
been ravaged by two world wars
already, and they are currently
voicing their feelings on the potential
outbreak of yet another one, as they
turn up in droves for peace marches
and assault their leaders with
letters, pleading them to do something
soon. It looks like the wheels are
turning right now, so there is a
ray of hope in this dark world.
Ten years ago, the western world
was hit with the crisis of crises:
the dramatic hike in oil prices
set by OPEC. Energy costs soared
nearly overnight and oil, that vital
link in modem industrial countries,
became as valued a commodity as gold.
Now, things have turned about to
the point where the member nations
of OPEC squabble among themselves
and threaten to split the cartel
as world oil prices dive. There
is currently an oil glut (rather
than a shortage), which, although
making the average consumer happy,
has drastic repercussions on the
global economy. Some developing
nations such as Mexico and Venezuela
are dependent upon sizeable exports
of petroleum for their financial
health, and with the drop in oil
prices combined with the lowering
of interest rates, are in dire
straits, threatening to go bankrupt
and severely tax the resources
of the International Monetary Fund,
that worldwide financial safety net,
Mexico, though, has managed to avert
a default through some last-minute
haggling, and talk is on about beef­
ing up the IMF in the event of future
problems of a similar nature.
Sure, things look tough all over,
but there's hope for recovery and
better days, which we all know are
ahead!
Dan Gordica
PRESS
Editor: Joanne Anquist
Assistant Editor:
Angela Lukacin
Editorial Assistant:
David Piotrowski
Photography: Bill Glasgow
Writers:Loma Albert
Jocelyn Cameron
Bob Gordon
Dan Gordica
Steve Gibson
Roger Hamm
Contributing Supporters:
Anna Bubel
Dr. Cunningham
________Paul Elliott
GIVE ME BACKBONE
The Scriptural phrase, "we are
fearfully and wonderfully made"
comes readily to our lips as we
discover the many lessons the body
has to offer. For example, we
have the spine that stands strong
and firm and acts as a means of
support. As we walk in the Spirit
we exercise and strengthen this
backbone.
Christ, the greatest example of
one with backbone, came into this
world not to win the vote of pop­
ularity, but rather to stand as a
light in the darkness and expose
the evil of self and Satan.
Paul, an apostle of Christ, re­
fusing to cease his preaching of
the Gospel, went to jail due to the
rigidity of his backbone.
Stephen, controlled by the Holy
Spirit, had the backbone to stand
up against the opposition and say
what God had laid on his heart,
even though it meant losing his
life.
This courage that has been so
prominent in Christians down
through the ages, is conspicuous
mostly by its absence in present
generations. In many ways we have
become Christian jellyfish swimming
in the shallowness of our emotions
TONGUE TAMED
Not only were views presented in
a manner assuming greater insight
but the author chose to personally
attack those holding views different
from his own. It has become common
in evangelical circles to attack
people and challenge their ideas
rather than attacking the ideas and
challenging the people. Even
Christ, with his divine insight,
most often chose compassion and
understanding when confronting the
people of his day. How can we in our
humble state chide all those that
do not happen to see things exactly
as we see them?
The message we present is of
greatest importance for mankind to
hear. How sad, if we taint the
holy message of Christ by the manner
on which we present it. Even as
I write I am conscious of my lowly
state and the extent to which I as
well am tempted to perpetrate that
which I despise.
and tossed with every wave of doctrine
How weak and foolish we must look
as we refuse to sacrifice and or
take a stand on many issues that
could prevent our brothers and
sisters from stumbling.
Maybe it's that social drink you
had with your strong Christian
friends...or so you thought.
Maybe it's that summer cottage
where Sundays really don't seem like
Sundays at all.
Maybe it's that questionable word
that seems appropriate for selected
company or, for that matter, the
joke you heard that you wouldn't
tell to everyone.
Whatever it may be, without the
foresight to see beyond the immediate,
we will not see the necessity to
utilize this backbone that God has
given us. This lack of resolution
or steadfastness is the result of
our deficiency in the Word, the
fear of rejection, of having to
stand alone, or perhaps a combination
of these.
In the physical, without our
spine we cannot stand up or walk. In
the spiritual, without the backbone
of conviction we crawl along, not
really being able to see above
ourselves or our pride.
If we persist in our trend down­
ward, the next generation may have
to rely on the non-Christian to
teach them moral principles.
Will the Christian with the
real backbone...please stand up.
Paul Elliott
I have just recently read an
article written by a Trinity Western
student, that, in my opinion, uses
two illegitimate and tactless means
of presenting his ideas. Regardless
of the view itself the presentation
must certainly be questioned.
In "TW Today" last semester I
stated that Christians have no more
claim to certainty than anyone
else. I don't think it is news to
anyone that Christians are not yet
perfect, nor do they have perfect
knowledge. Yet, in reading the
previously mentioned article there
was a dogmatic: presentation of ideas
with the assumption that the authors
views are perfectly correct.
The fact that we are not perfect
should not imply that we timidly
withold our views for fear of being
wrong. It should certainly affect
the manner in which ideas and
opinions are presented. As Christians,
the foundation of our hope is faith;
from such a foundation comes humility
not dogmatism.
Bob Gordon
Colors
If i don't take a stand, where
do you think i am. So i talk to
you about something that might
touch a nerve - is that wrong, or
should i never ever tread on toes
just cover color everything rosy
with a few tints of blue for the
depression that breaks through
and a hint of red for the anger
and frustration that you just can't
hold back.
where do we put the color that
is love? or is that what holds all
the colors back that we don't care
to share?
Roger Hamm
Judgement Call
"Excuse me - I'm Gay"
Eyes turn 'round quickly to see
who made the statement - "I mean,
what is a person like "that" doing
here." And here lies a problem: as
Christians we have sheltered oursel­
ves so that we don't have to face
issues such as homosexuality except
as moral questions. Homosexuals
are still people; people that God
made, and still loves, and has
commanded us also to love. Now you
say, "Just a minute, Troll, you're
stepping out of line with a statement
like that" - but it's not my state­
ment. In Matt. 22:37-39 Jesus gives
us the great commandment, which is
to love the Lord your God with all
your heart, soul, and mind; and
the second, "You shall love your
neighbor as yourself." "But",
you say, "I don't have neighbors
like that." Jesus did not mean
neighbors as people who live next
door but as people who are all around
us.
Josie
"Energy unlimited". Two words that
describe Josephine Chan. This
21-year-old bundle of joy comes
to us from Hong Kong, complete with
chop sticks and tapestries. Canada
has been her home for the last three
years, though we at Trinity have only
had her for three semesters. Previously
she attended Columbia College in
Vancouver.
You may wonder what brought her
here in the first place. Jose­
phine explains that Hong Kong
has only two universities which
"you can't get into", so educ­
ation must be pursued on foreign
soil. Of course this has its
drawbacks. "Frozen food" takes
a while to get used to when
fresh veggies have always been
available from the market. And
of course leaving family behind
is never easy.
But Canadians are "friendlier"
Josephine says, "because their
lifestyle is less pressured."
Hong Kong's large population means
less space, and more concern about
money.
Speaking as a former room mate
of Miss Chan, I happen to know
she's an excellent cook. So,
if you're ever in the mood for
some good Chinese food, just give
Josephine a call. She'll "wok"
you up a storm!
Joanne Anquist
REMEMBER: International
Night, coming up in March.
I am not trying to make a case
for homosexuality, but homosexuals
are a section of our society that
are greatly scorned. How are we as
Christians supposed to react to
them? The Bible (Paul) makes
it clear that, as Christians, we
are not to allow sexual perversity
among the brethren when he dealt
with the problems within the Corint­
hian church. But the key word here
is within the Church - from persons
joining the Church with past involvement
in such sins and then backslid­
ing. Sadly, most growth in our modem
churches is intemal -either imports
or fertile families. This has led
us to alienate ourselves from perverse
gross, pagan sinners; as opposed to
those "who haven't made a decision
for the Lord but they are close."
Divisive attitudes such as this are
very destructive as they are very
contagious - look at the denom­
inational battle within the
Protestant church, let alone all
Christendom. We must come to the
point where we realize that people
are people, people arehuman... and
God loves us all because He made us
all. God made me; God made you; God
made Craig Russell; God made David
Bowie. Granted, man is in a fallen
state - but does it really matter at
what level we are at within that
fallen state? Paul says, in I Tim.
1:12-13: "I thank Christ Jesus our
Lord, who has strengthened me,
because He considered me faithful,
putting me into service; even
though I was formerly a blasphemer
and a persecutor and a violent
aggressor. And yet I was shown
mercy, because I acted ignorantly
in unbelief; and the grace of our
Lord was more than abundant, with
the faith and love which are found
in Christ Jesus. It is a trustworthy
statement, deserving full acceptance,
that Christ Jesus came into the world
to save sinners, among whom I am
foremost of all." (NASB) Jesus
is come to save sinners. That's
you; that's me; that's Craig
Russell; that's the gay prostitutes
in the West End; and that's the per­
sons) who have been stealing in
the dorms. We are commanded to love
all men.
It distresses me greatly that,
though Christian, we have an
extremely difficult time loving each
other at TWC. As students, are we
really in a position to judge the
administration? Do we really have
the right to condemn each other for
stupid ideas and things that, when
all is said and done, mean very
little. If we truly want to follow
Christ then we should be following
His example. Christ did not condemn
the people He met, He did not
immediately tell them that if they
did not follow Him that they would
be Damned to Hell for all eternity.
He did not ignore them...Christ
showed love to the prostitutes and
the tax collectors; the persons that
He condemned were the religious
hypocrites; and being God,
He know what he was talking about.
Roger Hamm
W HAT'S NEW
COMMUNICATIONS MINOR
A communications minor has
been approved and is expected to
be available on the following
schedule:
1982/82
Comm 101/102 - introduction to
Communications (3,3)
Comm 201 - Principles of Rhetoric
(Speech i) (3 ) (formerly
Comm 102)
1983/84
Comm 212 - Writing for Publication
(introduction to Journalism) (3 )
Comm 301 - Principles of Rhetoric
(Speech II) (3)
Comm 312 - Debate and Argument­
ation. (3 )
1984/85
Comm 411 - Mass Media and Media
Criticism (3)
Comm 4l4 - Advanced Writing for
Publication (3)
Further details from
Dr. Downey (#320) or
Mr. Smith (#330)
AVIATION MINOR
A B.A. in General Studies which
includes an Aviation 'minor' will
be possible beginning September,
1983 for students who register
in the Institute of Aviation.
The program is planned to include:
1. 40 hours of Aviation (of
which 30 hours would be baccal­
aureate degree credit and in­
corporate the academic minor (in­
cluding 9 hours of upper level
credit) in Aviation.
2. 24 hours of a second minor.
3 . 38 hours of core require­
ments.
4. Electives. The total
degree will require the completion
of 133 hours and can be accomplished
in 4 years. Missionary aviation
students would be able to obtain
a B.A. with a minor in Aviation
and a minor in the Religious
Studies Division, and so meet
mission board requirements sooner
than before. Contact A m e Olson,
Director of Aviation Program (#2ol)
for more information.