My name is Glen Davis, a Nationally Appointed US Missionary with the Assemblies of God. I lead Chi Alpha Christian Fellowship at Stanford University. This is my blog, where I talk about things that interest me. I also maintain a database of quotes that I've found stimulating.
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Georgetown Evicts Evangelical Groups
Georgetown University just kicked six campus ministries off campus.
Campus Ministry Removes Affiliates – The Hoya (campus paper)
Georgetown Rejects Evangelical Groups – Inside Higher Ed (college news blog)Chi Alpha was among the groups banned. Pray for God’s peace and wisdom to attend the leaders of the group as they decide what to do next.
At Stanford we are fortunate to have a very strong relationship with the Deans for Religious Life. However, the news from Georgetown is a reminder that this isn’t the only possible state of affairs.
Paul was very wise when he reminded Timothy to pray for his imperial overlords.
“I urge, then, first of all, that requests, prayers, intercession and thanksgiving be made for everyone—for kings and all those in authority, that we may live peaceful and quiet lives in all godliness and holiness.”
1 Tim 2:1–2, NIVI often tell students that this is the foundation of a separation of church and state. We want the government (and any other bureaucratic bodies) to leave us free to worship without onerous oversight or regulation – because external involvement never works out to our advantage in the long run.
In any event, my prayers are with those just booted from Georgetown (and with the Chi Alpha folks in particular as several of them are close friends).
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What in the world, Glen?
Hmmm. Looks like this will be prompting some blogging on my site as well…
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[…] This is also a reminder to pray for continued favor and opporunities for ministry at Stanford. As Glen Davis wrote on his blog this morning, we need to pray as Paul asked Timothy to pray: “I urge, then, first of all, that requests, prayers, intercession and thanksgiving be made for everyone—for kings and all those in authority, that we may live peaceful and quiet lives in all godliness and holiness.” I Timothy 2:1–2 NIV […]
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Will Phillips Dot Org » Blog Archive » Campus Ministries Banned From Georgetown’s Campus September 6th, 2006 at 09:21
[…] In a bit of blog-surfing, I run across Glen Davis’ article regarding Georgetown University’s Recent banning of several Evangelical Christian campus organizations. Chi Alpha counts itself as one of the evicted ministries. […]
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[…] Also see my previous thoughts on the evangelical eviction from Georgetown. […]
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Will August 30th, 2006 at 18:11