Liberty University’s student Democratic club has reached an agreement with the school on its status.
Chancellor Jerry Falwell Jr. said today that a change in university policy will allow the Liberty University College Democrats to exist as an unofficial club. The policy change, which took effect yesterday, also changed the College Republicans from an officially recognized campus group to the new unofficial status.
Liberty withdrew official recognition of the Lynchburg school’s club last month because it supported the Democratic Party’s platforms and candidates.
Under the new policy, the unofficial organizations won’t receive school funding but may use the Liberty name and meet in school facilities if they make it clear the university doesn’t officially endorse them.
According to sources, the Dems Club members are satisfied.
hmmm.. I hope the republicans don’t make a big stink now about losing official status. It all seems a bit unjust that those who didn’t abide by the policy not only came out “ahead” but also ruined it for others as well.
hmmm.. I hope the republicans don’t make a big stink now about losing official status. It all seems a bit unjust that those who didn’t abide by the policy not only came out “ahead” but also ruined it for others as well.
Pathetic..though Christ does tell us to forgive those who would persecute (and personal ‘enemies’)..it seems a little petty for the College Democrats to ask that the College Republicans not recieve official standing also!
I am a graduate of Liberty (BS in Government/Politics & Policy), and LU has every right to deny whatever group they want.
If the College Democrats want to support candidates, and platforms which are against what the university stands for, then they can’t expect reognition at a Christian University. I would expect same if the College Republicans supported a candidate or policy polsition contratry to the Christina mission of the University as well..
Pathetic..though Christ does tell us to forgive those who would persecute (and personal ‘enemies’)..it seems a little petty for the College Democrats to ask that the College Republicans not recieve official standing also!
I am a graduate of Liberty (BS in Government/Politics & Policy), and LU has every right to deny whatever group they want.
If the College Democrats want to support candidates, and platforms which are against what the university stands for, then they can’t expect reognition at a Christian University. I would expect same if the College Republicans supported a candidate or policy polsition contratry to the Christina mission of the University as well..