Yes, American Religious Liberty Is in Peril

The forceful tone of this handbook reflects a growing sense among evangelicals that they are being persecuted for their beliefs. Lots of Christian-affiliated colleges have either declined to take a political stance on gay marriage or adopted more-inclusive policies to keep up with the shifting legal landscape and evolving social trends. While a few evangelical colleges have changed their same- sex policies—for example, Hope College in Michigan will now offer benefits to gay married couples—most theologically conservative Christian colleges are quietly resisting efforts to admit openly gay students.

Cedarville is part of a subset of schools that are actively involved in efforts to retain traditional policies against homosexuality. At the moment, there is no federal non-discrimination law that prevents schools from enforcing these policies.

with the IRS over whether the university’s policies against interracial dating precluded it as The university didn’t admit any black students un.

Photo Credit: Alexandra Ramey. Allen Ancheril, associate director of campus relations at the Center4ME, has attended conferences where Tanabe was a featured speaker and believed his information aligned perfectly with their initiative. Supreme Court Decision Loving v. Virginia which occurred in He wanted to help educate others about this important case and celebrate the multicultural community. Part of the mission statement of the Center4ME focuses on being sensitive to the needs of others and Ancheril believes this event is a representation of this.

Through creating a dialogue and awareness of different racial issues, the students can become better equipped when presented with similar situations. Education is the necessary part of promoting tolerance, awareness and understanding, according to the official Loving Day website. According to Ancheril, the goal of this event is to create an experiential learning opportunity for the student body.