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Forum The Battalion Page 10 • Friday, October 24,21 v ' : **w>..v. x. - v.< 5,. > m - •' • Power rests with student bod\ T he concept of evolution hinges on the notion that in response to stimuli and requirements for an organism’s life, an organism must react and change or it will per ish. Like any other organization, Texas A&M can be described as an immense living organ ism, and students provide a great deal of stimuli to promote its growth and change. For this University to respond positively to its students’ wishes, the students must use their representa tives to solve problems. Last week, the Residence Hall Association passed a resolution that displayed the on-campus population’s lack of support or affiliation with “any yell that contains any reference to any act of violence or discrimination based on ethnicity, gender, creed or lifestyle that is offensive to any student.” A few weeks ago, after Midnight Yell, students from a residence hall came together to do a yell, which contained the phrase “we rape women.” Another hall president present at this display was particularly offended by this state- Chris Mahaffey ment and channeled his frus tration iiv an e-mail to the RHA Executive Board. The Executive Board then composed the legislation that was passed by the General Assembly last Wednesday, essentially allowing the on- campus student body to stand united and state that the community does not sup port any yell referring to an act of violence that offends a student. This series of events resulting in an organized statement exemplifies the use of representative government to get one’s concerns voiced in the public. Student leaders at this University have a level of access to administrators that is unheard of at many other schools. As a student leader, 1 have had meetings with A&M President Robert M. Gates, monthly meetings with Vice President of Administration Chuck Sippial and weekly meet ings with Interim Vice President of Student Affairs Bill Kibler. The student leaders at the heads of many large organi zations have a wonderful opportunity to instigate change in University policy on behalf of their con stituents, and most take advantage of this opportuni ty whenever their organization’s concerns need voicing. In the RHA’s Vision Plan, their stance is clearly stated in point 3.2, in which my role as president is to “be certain that the points brought forth in meetings with the administration and other organizations accurately reflect the points offered by the General Assembly.” However, the fuel driving the engine of repre sentative government lies in the voices of mem bers of the student body bold enough to stand up and confidently raise their hand to share the con cerns of their fellow students to their represeta lives. 1 have stated before that change ispossl at this University if one works through the props channels, but I would go so far to say that chat is necessary at this University if we are toconti ue as a student-focused institute of highered» tion throughout the 21st century. Without the voice of the student body, I administration of this University could createpol icy blindly, with no knowledge of the stude® wishes and needs. Administrators are askingstii dent leaders for the opinions of the student bod) and it is up to each student to give them soms thing to say. The power and the future of this University® in the hands of every Aggie. Residence Hull Association Presuk Chris Mahaffqiii senior civil engineeringmjt MAIL CALL Not every Biblical law is followed In response to an Oct. 21 mail call: I am a Christian, and I am also open- minded. It is possible for these two traits to coexist. I personally do not think homosexuality is the best lifestyle choice, but it is not my place to judge another person, and I completely respect other people’s decisions. The bible includes a lot of laws we do not follow now, such as 1 Timothy 2:9 which says “I also want women to dress modestly, with decency and propriety, not with braided hair or gold or pearls or expensive clothes.” So I guess all you girls who braid your hair are going to hell. And there’s Leviticus 15:19 ‘“When a woman has her regular flow of blood, the impurity of her monthly period will last seven days, and anyone who touches her will be unclean till ven- ing.” So guys, you had better ask all of your female friends if they are on their periods before coming in con tact with them. The point is that the Bible says a lot of things. Who’s to say what is more or most important? God. If you’re not God, don’t bother making judgements. Caitlin Kaluza Class of 2007 Christians are not attacking gays Mr. Paschall attacks the Christian viewpoint on homosexuality by say ing Christians in general are “gay bashers,” and that they are in the wrong for condemning what they" believe is immoral despite the wide spread and growing social accept ance of homosexuality. Yes, most anyone would agree that there are many judgmental people, but it seems that when Christians express their beliefs and convictions it is con sidered judgmental. For the most part, Christians are against the homosexual lifestyle; that doesn’t mean all Christians are being judgmental of gay and lesbian individuals, but that they disapprove of that lifestyle. The Bible gives guidelines for liv ing, which include showing love for each other as well as what we should not approve o! Homosexuality is something Christians should be against. Some phrases in the Bible are inevitably translated differently from the original Hebrew, if you would take the time to examine the meaning ol the original Hebrew of his exampleof Leviticus 18:22, you would find thal this verse couldn’t be clearer in say ing that men and women are not to have homosexual relations. 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Keith koehl, Associate Pastor - Campus Ministers - Deacon Bill Scott, Deacon David Reed, Martha Tonn, Julia Motekaitis Dawn Rouen, Reel Garza Daily Masses Mon.-Fri.: 5:30 p.m. in the Church Tues.&Thurs.: 12:05 p.m. in the All Faiths Chapel Weekend Masses Sat: 2:00 p.m. (Korean), 5:30 p.m. (English), 7:00 p.m. (Spanish) Sun.: 9:00 a.m., 11:00 a.m., 5:30 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. Confessions Wed. 8:30-9:30 p.m., Sat. 4:00-5:15 p.m. or by appointment. Parkway Baptist Church 1501 Southwest Pkwy (979) 693-4701 Sunday Worship 8:15 10:45 & 6PM Sunday School 9:30 AM Wednesday: Meal 5:30PM College Bible Study Wed. 6:30PM www.pbccs.org Fellowship Free Will Baptist Church College & Career Class You are invited to a Bible Study especially for students. Sunday mornings at 9:45 Wednesday night supper at 5:30, followed by Bible Study at 6:30 1228 W. Villa Maria 779-2297 For more information contact Bill Van Winkle 774-3059 college@fellowshipfwb.org http://www.fellowshipfwb.org [ To advertise on | this page call The Battalion today! ^ 845-2696 7 Christian First Christian Church 900 South Ennis, Bryan 823-5451 Sunday School 9:30 a.m. Morning Worship 10:45 a.m. Robert D. Chandler, Minister Church of Christ A&M Church of Christ 1901 Harvey Mitchell Pkwy. (979)693-0400 Sunday Assemblies: 8 a.m., 10:30 a.m., College Bible Class 9:30 a.m. Sunday Night: 5:45 p.m. Mid-Week 6:45 p.m. Aggies for Christ Call for on-campus pick-up info www.aggiesforchrist.org ‘Episcopal St. Thomas Episcopal 906 George Bush Dr. • College Station, TX 696-1726 Services - 8:00 (Rite 1), 9:00(Family Service Rite II) and 11:15 (Rite ll-for late sleeping Ags) 7:30 p.m. Evensong, Next door to Canterbury House, the Episopal Student Center Sunday 8:1 5 a.m. & 10:45 a.m. Sunday School ^ jl 9:30 a.m. ''IF" Stillpoint Evening Prayer & Communion 2nd & 3rd Sunday gdfl || 6:30 || COLLEGE STATION, TEXAS Comer of Harvey Mitchell Pkwy and Rio Grande 693-4403 • www.peacelutheranweb.com Methodist A&M United Methodist 417 University Dr. (in Northgate) • 846-8731 Sunday Worship: 8:30,9:45,10:50 College Sunday School: 9:30,10:45 Thursday Nights: 5:30 - University Choir 6:30 - FREE Supper, 7:00 - College Bible Study www.am-umc.org/college Calvary Chapel AGGI* ELAND Feeling a little overwhelmed? God can help! We are a small church that teaches God’s Word verse by verse, and places a high value on worship. We care about you - you’re not just another student. CASUAL ATMOSPHERE Come join us! Currently meeting at: Putt-Putt Golf A Games 1705 Valley View Dr. C.S. Just across Texas Ave. from the CS. Police Station We’re studying the Book of Acts Services at 10:30 a.m. Sunday Pastor Jeff Hughes ‘95 (979)324-3972 www.aggieland.ee Equipping the saints for the work of the ministry - Heb. 4:12 First United Methodist Church Bryan Worship Services: 8:40 am and 10:55 am College Class at 10:00 am Rev. Matt Idom, Pastor On 28 th Street, 1 block east of Texas Avenue in Bryan 779-1324 www.fumcbryan.org community CHURCH /Vow Meeting Across from Campus in Oakwood Interm. School George Bush & Holik St. behind the CS Conference Ctr. 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