It’s funny how Christians claim superior morals and ethics, but then pull shit like this. And then on top of that are surprised and offended that they’re held to our lower standards. I mean, expecting them to be honest and transparent about the cost of their programs is too much to ask, but then fining them for clearly violating basic societal expectations must be Christian persecution.
If Christianity truly made people better then we wouldn’t be seeing these kinds of stories coming from pretty much every proudly christian business, colleges/universities, hospitals, insurance companies, mechanics, bakeries, website designers, etc. These places would be so superior to all others they would have to turn business away because it’s too much. Instead, they manipulate more to lure in marks and then face consequences from the government for their lies and fraud. It’s almost like religion doesn’t affect folks’ morals, at least not for the better.
The words Christian and for-profit should have had red lights flashing and alarm bells ringing. Religious people can rationalize an excuse for anything. Instead of being fined, why aren't they being compelled to make restitution to the students and former students they lied to? Good state universities are almost always a better option than private religiously-oriented schools.
Peanut butter and jelly. Salt and pepper. Christianity and dishonesty. That last is really earning its spot among famous duets which are naturally associated with each other.
I'm not certain that's intentional (and I doubt those involved like it much!), but there it is.
OT : DM is supposed to be discharged on the 7th but the hospital where she is is ready to push it back a couple of days so that I am the first to come back and be there to help her.
I mean c'mon Bones God is all knowing and ... oh wait he needs his minions to be lawyers in order strangle the world's governments. Render unto Caesar indeed!
When I decided to get more education, GCU wasn't even on the 'maybe?' list. Man, do I ever feel like I've dodged a bullet there.
Setting aside the questions I have about a for-profit university and stuff Jesus allegedly said about wealth, I find I just can't be terribly shocked in this case. This facility has been in the news around Arizona before, and it's usually for some sort of shady dealings that involve large sums of money and/or conflicts with the government. The school even has its own police force*, for pity's sake. I don't trust this school, and quite bluntly, I don't see why anyone else would. Too much attention for what certainly appears to be all the wrong reasons.
I think it's really too bad the government isn't coming down on GCU much harder. I don't believe for a moment that anything will change just because of this record fine, I think the school is still going to be making money hand over fist. I know the state isn't about to do a thing, either, considering just how red most of it is. Good luck to young people who may have to attend there, because it's not going to do you kids any favors.
"The DoE is actually going easy on the school."
When I read this sentence, my first thought was of course, Christian Fucking Privilege in action.
It’s funny how Christians claim superior morals and ethics, but then pull shit like this. And then on top of that are surprised and offended that they’re held to our lower standards. I mean, expecting them to be honest and transparent about the cost of their programs is too much to ask, but then fining them for clearly violating basic societal expectations must be Christian persecution.
If Christianity truly made people better then we wouldn’t be seeing these kinds of stories coming from pretty much every proudly christian business, colleges/universities, hospitals, insurance companies, mechanics, bakeries, website designers, etc. These places would be so superior to all others they would have to turn business away because it’s too much. Instead, they manipulate more to lure in marks and then face consequences from the government for their lies and fraud. It’s almost like religion doesn’t affect folks’ morals, at least not for the better.
If it’s anti-Christian to stop someone from lying and cheating others, that is a rather shocking admission of what Christianity actually is.
The words Christian and for-profit should have had red lights flashing and alarm bells ringing. Religious people can rationalize an excuse for anything. Instead of being fined, why aren't they being compelled to make restitution to the students and former students they lied to? Good state universities are almost always a better option than private religiously-oriented schools.
"The Lord detests lying lips, but he delights in those who tell the truth."
-- Proverbs 12:22
Remember that one, GCU? Oh, that's right. You don't read the bible, do you?
How Christians whine about getting caught and then call it persecution continues to amaze me.
Judeo Christian Values?????
Peanut butter and jelly. Salt and pepper. Christianity and dishonesty. That last is really earning its spot among famous duets which are naturally associated with each other.
I'm not certain that's intentional (and I doubt those involved like it much!), but there it is.
https://www.alternet.org/send/mike-johnson/
LOL ... I thought most of you guys – at least around here – were too old for "rampant".
Edit: I just found this on another site "He has an adopted black son, Micheal, who he doesn't allow in family photos. " – That's really weird.
OT : DM is supposed to be discharged on the 7th but the hospital where she is is ready to push it back a couple of days so that I am the first to come back and be there to help her.
> "The nation's largest Christian university..."
And I never heard of them. Hmmm...
Wonder if Vegas will give odds on this going to SCOTUS and DOEd's regulatory powers gutted?
Disgracing a beautiful American monument with the name of this "university."
I said, what does God need with a degree anyway?
Jim!
I mean c'mon Bones God is all knowing and ... oh wait he needs his minions to be lawyers in order strangle the world's governments. Render unto Caesar indeed!
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When I decided to get more education, GCU wasn't even on the 'maybe?' list. Man, do I ever feel like I've dodged a bullet there.
Setting aside the questions I have about a for-profit university and stuff Jesus allegedly said about wealth, I find I just can't be terribly shocked in this case. This facility has been in the news around Arizona before, and it's usually for some sort of shady dealings that involve large sums of money and/or conflicts with the government. The school even has its own police force*, for pity's sake. I don't trust this school, and quite bluntly, I don't see why anyone else would. Too much attention for what certainly appears to be all the wrong reasons.
I think it's really too bad the government isn't coming down on GCU much harder. I don't believe for a moment that anything will change just because of this record fine, I think the school is still going to be making money hand over fist. I know the state isn't about to do a thing, either, considering just how red most of it is. Good luck to young people who may have to attend there, because it's not going to do you kids any favors.
* https://news.gcu.edu/gcu-news/gcu-now-has-own-police-force/
Quite frankly, no one should be surprised by this. After all, the whole religion is built on a lie.