########################################################## The Student Voice Issue 5, Number 2 2.14.1997 ########################################################## 368+ Readers - some agree, some disagree, others don't care ########################################################## SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT The Student Voice will now be going to a bi-weekly schedule. Due to time constraints and other Voice-related projects, this newsletter will be put out every other week on a regular basis instead of every week. We still encourage your comments and contributions at any time. Thank you. ########################################################## Who We Are: The Student Voice is a bi-weekly, on-line commentary and editorial page about the problems that are prevalent at Pensacola Christian College. As an institution that considers itself at the pinnacle of true Christianity, PCC ought to be willing to back up its practices with Scripture, but unfortunately, when one compares the "system" of PCC with true Christianity, PCC falls far short. Our purpose is three-fold: (1) To provide public exposure regarding the practices at PCC; (2) To compare PCC dogma with Scriptural principle, generally accepted societal behavior, and the law of reason; (3) By bringing about this exposure, to see PCC make some positive changes in the areas of discipline, communication with parents and students, church practice, ethical behavior, and educational philosophy. Acts 17:11 "These were more noble than those in Thessalonica, in that they received the word with all readiness of mind, and searched the scriptures daily, whether those things were so." ########################################################## QUOTES OF THE WEEK "It holds almost universally in the history of the church, that until a doctrine has been fully discussed in a controversial way by men of talent and learning taking opposite sides, men's opinions regarding it are generally obscure and indefinite, and their language vague and confused, if not contradictory." - Cunningham's Historical Theology [I, 179] "It's more fun to arrive at a conclusion than to justify it." - Malcolm S. Forbes "If it is not true, it is a happy invention." - Common Italian saying in the sixteenth century "A little sincerity is a dangerous thing, and a great deal of it is absolutely fatal." - Oscar Wilde, THE CRITIC AS ARTIST, Part 2 ########################################################## TABLE OF CONTENTS Page 1 I. Voice Announcements II. A Suggestion From An Alumnus To Those In The Administration Who "Don't Read The Voice" III. Some Thoughts On Law Versus Rights, by Frederic Bastiat, THE LAW IV. Essays A. "The Mayor's New Ideas," by Paul S. Perdue B. "Use Of God-Given Authority," by Anonymous Page 2 V. Your Comments VI. The Irony Corner ########################################################## I. VOICE ANNOUNCEMENTS >>> We want to extend an invitation to anyone who wants to write an essay in opposition to anything The Voice has written, and if anyone is interested in a "point/counterpoint" type of debate with The Voice, contact us for more information. >>> If you would like any copies of back issues, please let us know. However, we would ask that you limit your request to 2 issues per request in order for us to be more efficient. Once you have received the two issues, then please feel free to request 2 more. Here is a list of Voice issues and other information: The Student Voice Introductory Letter Transcript of Dr. Horton's comments made about The Student Voice Issue 1 (1-4) Issue 2 (1-5) Issue 3 (1-3) Issue 4 (1-5) Issue 5 (1) >>> We are in the process of putting together an "official" web page where back issues, the Rules Compilation and other interesting information will be displayed. Please stay tuned. >>> If you do not wish to receive The Student Voice, please drop us an e-mail and let us know. If you know of someone who would be interested in receiving The Student Voice, let us know. ########################################################## II. A SUGGESTION FROM AN ALUMNUS TO THOSE IN THE ADMINISTRATION WHO "DON'T READ THE VOICE" I am a graduate of PCC's computer science program and would like to add a few thoughts about their program as this might be a good way for some of the faculty who "don't read this" to possibly help enhance the computer science program in place. First, I would like to mention that the training that I received was very helpful. Although I may not have always agreed at the time, Mr. Halsey's strict standards and expectations in terms of how to program a computer have been very beneficial to helping me learn how to be far more detail oriented and disciplined and thereby making my current job much easier. I do appreciate that he took the time to be very particular about the work we all did. There is one item that has always disturbed me to a certain extent about PCC's computer courses and that has been the inability to keep up with current technology. I realize that this has been brought up repeatedly and maybe once more will help it to sink in. Considering the amount of money that is spent on various items at PCC (I will agree that many of them are necessary or beneficial) it would be nice to see Mr Halsey get a significant raise in his budget if it is at all possible. It can't be disputed that the computer world is advancing rapidly and to keep up will cost large amounts of money and that it is hard to see the dividends of investing such quantities of money in something so short term. However it has been my observation that if PCC is going to even have a computer science program it is essential that an attempt is made to stay at the leading edge because that is the only way their graduates will have a fighting chance in the business world. I would like to note that when I was in college my teachers recognized that it wasn't always possible to keep up so I credit them with putting a lot of focus on how to teach ourselves to be able to use what we learned to acquire newer knowledge on our own. That is probably the most valuable thing I learned while I was a student. Lack of current computer technology is a common gripe at many colleges and universities everywhere so this is by no means a local problem. However it would be good to see PCC jump into new things such as the Internet and encourage their students to do so as well. Obviously they have made a start at it and that is commendable, but there is so much more that they could do in this field. It is true that it is a 'morally dangerous' place at times but I would like to point out that PCC's local internet service could allow full and unlimited access at any time because their web server should have full logging abilities as do many others that I have seen. Probably one thing that helps keep me mindful of my own activities is that the people who control my access possess the ability to know everything I do at any time. After all, all data that I transmit or receive passes through their system first. I realize this sounds controlling, but that is the privilege of being an Internet service administrator. I would hope that many of the students would use their privileges responsibly but there is provision to guide those who can not do so. I just hope that some of the administration who control the budgets can soon realize the potential that these short term investments can bring to their students. The possibilities are unlimited and payoff far into the future for all of their science and technology programs. ########################################################## III. SOME THOUGHTS ON LAW VERSUS RIGHTS From Frederic Bastiat, THE LAW (which was required reading of students at PCC) LIFE IS A GIFT FROM GOD We hold from God the gift which includes all others. This gift is life - physical, intellectual, and moral life. But life cannot maintain itself alone. The Creator of life has entrusted us with the responsibility of preserving, developing, and perfecting it. In order that we may accomplish this, He has provided us with a collection of marvelous faculties. And He has put us in the midst of a variety of natural resources. By the application of our faculties to these natural resources we convert them into products, and use them. This process is necessary in order that life may run its appointed course. Life, faculties, production - in other words, individuality, liberty, property - this is man. And in spite of the cunning of artful political leaders, these three gifts from God precede all human legislation, and are superior to it. Life, liberty, and property do not exist because men have made laws. On the contrary, it was the fact that life, liberty, and property existed beforehand that caused men to make laws in the first place. . . . THE COMPLETE PERVERSION OF THE LAW But, unfortunately, law by no means confines itself to its proper functions. And when it has exceeded its proper functions, it has not done so merely in some inconsequential and debatable matters. The law has gone further than this; it has acted in direct opposition to its own purpose. The law has been used to destroy its own objective: It has been applied to annihilating the justice that it was supposed to maintain; to limiting and destroying rights which its real purpose was to respect. The law has placed the collective force at the disposal of the unscrupulous who wish, without risk, to exploit the person, liberty, and property of others. It has converted plunder into a right, in order to protect plunder. And it has converted lawful defense into a crime, in order to punish lawful defense. How has this perversion of the law been accomplished? And what have been the results? The law has been perverted by the influence of two entirely different causes: stupid greed and false philanthropy. ########################################################## IV. ESSAYS "The Mayor's New Ideas" By Paul S. Perdue, Editor Once upon a time, in a land where the sun was warm and the ocean breezes drew tourists in droves with the anticipation of enjoying the exquisiteness of an endless summer, a place where the blue skies merged with the green of palm trees to outline the essential beauty of nature, there was situated a small, prosperous community. This community was known to those who lived there as well as those who were familiar with it as TCC - The Christian Community. TCC was a rather unique community in that while the society around it prided itself in, and existed on its belief in its history of honorable men and women who sacrificed their blood, youth, and innocence for the freedom to live without governmental institutions that were overbearing and unduly restrictive, TCC provided an example of the other end of this political spectrum - it was a microcosm of an authoritarian, repressive government. But its structural circumstances were unique, and everyone seemed to be, for the most part, happy, thus rendering renewed meaning to the phrase, "ignorance is bliss." The mayor of this community was a man by the name of Carlin Morton. Carlin was a fairly well-respected man. He ran the community with a tight fist and an iron law that basically came down to his word, regardless of whether or not that word was consistent with or in contradiction to any pre-established norms, standards or premises. While Carlin was concerned about the day-to-day activities of his community, he had a particular interest in unique ideas. These ideas were an unusual mix of philosophy, theology and sociology that resulted in a potpourri of well-intentioned, but often imprecise standards. But he loved these ideas. He loved them more than anything else in the world, because they were his, and they were unique only to him. He would often travel to other communities and towns to show his ideas, and people who aspired to wear the cloak of these ideas would also frequently visit TCC to see for themselves Carlin's ideas. They were magnificent, no one could doubt that; and they were powerful, for no one would admit otherwise. Virtually everyone in the community praised Carlin for his ideas, ideas he wore with the ease of a conqueror. His ideas, you see, had allowed TCC to grow fat on the material gains it derived from their application (not to mention some good, old-fashioned business savvy). The community had everything you could imagine - beautiful houses, immaculate gardens and landscaping, cutting-edge instruments for the pursuit of science, entertainment facilities. . . you name it - all as a result of Carlin's ideas, and all because they were unique, and different from anyone else's. One day, some swindlers came to TCC to introduce some new ideas to the mayor. No one really knew these swindlers, or even that they WERE swindlers. These men had simply seen the opportunity to make a profit off of Carlin's love of unique ideas. They set up a meeting with the mayor and introduced to him their proposal. "Mr. Morton," one of them started, "we have some ideas that we think will go marvelously with your existing collection." "Splendid! What do you have in mind?" returned Carlin, obviously delighted with the idea of new and even more exquisite ideas. "Well, what my partner and I had in mind was this. Many of your townspeople spend a lot of time outdoors reading this Book together, called the Bible, where everyone, particularly visitors can see them. "Go on," replied Carlin. "And since this Book supposedly allows people to read it freely wherever and whenever they wish, to prohibit them from reading it in only CERTAIN places will make your community look better AND will give you a new, unheard-of idea!" "Magnificent!" exclaimed Carlin, "but how do you intend to devise this new idea?" "Well," replied the swindlers, "it may take us a few days and some money, but we promise you it can be done. And one other thing - the validity of this idea has a special quality. The idea's validity will become invisible to anyone who is stupid, rebellious or who is unfit for his job." So, Carlin agreed, and the swindlers got to work immediately. They set up headquarters in a suite of offices located out of the sight of the regular townspeople. They brought in their books and their treatises, their encyclopedias and their religious texts (for you see, this was essentially a religious idea), and they began to work. Night after night they toiled, formulating their imaginary idea. The mayor was so anxious to see this new idea that he called into his office his vice mayor to have him take a look at the new idea. He knew the vice mayor wasn't rebellious or stupid and that he was perfectly fit for his job. Therefore, he thought to himself, the vice mayor would be the perfect person to check on the progress of this new, magnificent idea. So the vice mayor went to the swindler's suit to observe the idea's status. "Oh my," thought the vice mayor to himself, "I can't see any validity to this idea!" He was obviously disturbed, for he knew he wasn't a rebellious person, he wasn't stupid (after all, he had a Ph.D.), and he felt himself fit for his job. "The idea is starting to make a lot of sense, gentlemen. I know the mayor will be quite pleased," commented the vice mayor with an unsettling sense of anguish in his soul. A few days later the mayor took with him the vice mayor and a few of his highest ranking officials in the community to see this new idea. The two swindlers proudly displayed the structure, text and foundation of this new idea. They called it the "Devotions Policy." "I don't see a thing! Surely I am not unfit for my job," fretted the mayor in his mind. "The idea is exactly what I want!" he exclaimed out loud to the swindlers. The mayor's officials didn't see anything either, but they weren't about to admit that there was no validity to this new idea called the Devotions Policy. It's premise couldn't be weak, for the mayor himself admitted to seeing it. It didn't go contrary to all they said they believed because they WERE fit for their jobs. These were the kinds of internal turmoils that were churning like a burning cauldron in the pit of each official's stomach - the Devotions Policy was a splendid idea they all outwardly admitted, yet none could internally rationalize or see it. Meanwhile, the community at TCC had been waiting anxiously for the unveiling of this new idea. They had always respected Carlin for his ideas, even though many of them didn't make much sense. The swindlers were putting on the final touches when the mayor asked his vice mayor to call all the townspeople together for the announcement of the new idea. It would be a festival and a time for celebrations, although each person had to get permission to leave work from their Form Supervisors. The anticipation was building. Each person knew the special quality that this new idea possessed, and so they were all eagerly awaiting to be able to objectively prove that they were neither stupid, rebellious, nor unfit for their particular job. Finally, the day came for the reading of the new Devotions Policy. All of the townspeople were gathered at the town's main center which was generally used for big announcements and festivities, the Vale Morton Auditorium. The people were excited. They loved Carlin and everything he did. The mayor got up slowly, pulled out a piece of paper from his coat pocket, and read the details of the new idea. This Devotions Policy was simply a prohibition of, and a sanction against, anyone reading and studying this Book, called the Bible, in certain public areas. Sure, ideas similar to this had been used for centuries to shut down "religious" folks. In fact, it was rumored that there was even a story in this Book about some Hebrew named Daniel who faced a similar "idea." The freedom to worship how one pleased was a sensitive issue in the country, but not to the community at TCC. They didn't care what went on around them, for Carlin said it was ok, and if Carlin said it was ok, it didn't matter what anyone else said. As the idea was pronounced, all of the people nodded in agreement. They each espoused an acknowledgment that this idea truly was wise, yet amazingly unique. However, while all were in outward agreement, not a one of them could see the validity of this idea, yet they were not about to admit to this fact, because they knew what it would say about them individually - they were either stupid, rebellious, or unfit for their jobs. So the public praise continued unabated. . . until someone spoke out. A representative of some community group called The Prudent Choice stepped up and shouted, "Hey, look! The mayor has no idea! There is no validity to this Devotions Policy!" And the crowd gasped, but they all knew in their hearts and in their minds that it was true. The mayor's reaction was one of surprise and defensiveness, but to this day, the community is still waiting for the mayor to acknowledge the emptiness and illegitimacy of this idea, and that the swindlers did just that - swindled away the spiritual maturity and exploited the intelligence of an entire population. . . and they are still laughing all the way to the bank. ------------------------------------ "Use of God-given Authority" By Anonymous It often occurs to me that people have the wrong idea of authority. They get confused between the rightful possession of authority and the rightful use (or abuse) of authority. The issue with PCC, and any other person or institution which exercises authority, is not really whether or not they deserve to have authority. That issue can be settled fairly simply, and I believe that in PCC's case it has been settled in previous issues of this paper. PCC has Authority and it needs to be respected and obeyed because of it. The real issue is: is PCC rightfully using the authority they have - i.e. not abusing it. King Saul was given rightful authority by God, yet he abused it to a great extent. He tried to kill innocent David among other things. Saul went to great extremes of abuse of his authority to neutralize all possible, even the God ordained, competition to his absolute control. He didn't care as much about what God wanted as he cared about what he wanted. Saul would have maintained his authority had he continued to put God first. As it was, he brought upon himself all types of problems even to the extent of having his authority taken away because of his stubbornness to change his attitude and actions. Had he listened to his prophets and wise men who would have counseled him to stop abusing his authority, his Kingship could have been very secure and perpetuated by his lineage. This is a rather extreme example of the abuse of authority by one who was rightfully given the authority by God Himself. The example shows that one can't hide behind God-given authority to justify every whim that is decreed under the name of authority. If the object of rules is not the ultimate benefit of those under authority it is abuse of authority. Whenever a conflict between what is best for the one in authority and the best interests of those under authority arises, the authority must willingly sacrifice self-benefits in order to benefit those under authority. Any thing else is abuse of authority. In other words, when rules that are made in the best interest of those in authority are not in the best interest of those under authority it is abuse of authority. It is in the best interest of those who are old enough and capable enough to attend and pass the courses at PCC to be given enough freedom to learn more SELF-discipline and responsibility for their actions. For instance, PCC students would be benefited by being able to study the validity or error of the questions raised by this paper, since they should be preparing to think correctly for themselves. No one should have to think for them after they graduate. Shouldn't they be learning more about how to think for themselves now? Too much sheltering will eventually be detrimental to a person's development. If a plant in a greenhouse is left in the greenhouse until maturity before it is transplanted to the outside world it will quickly wilt and may die. The plant needs a gradual "hardening off" process while it is still young enough to become stronger to adapt to the harsher environment of the world outside the greenhouse. The oppressive rules at PCC are not in the best interest of the students. In spite of the Bible influence and emphasis on Godly living the students are not being prepared to question and learn to correctly answer their own questions concerning the difference between right and wrong. PCC students are in spite of, not because of, the school's excessive sheltering some of the finest young people coming out of college today. The reason they are is that when they are away from the school they are living in the real world and facing and conquering real world challenges. Wouldn't it be beneficial to allow some real world challenges for the students to conquer while they are in school? It would help to create a more gradual progression from complete control of the students to expecting the student to act responsibly even when no one but God is looking. A more gradual progression would be in the best interest of the students, since it would be the best preparation for life after PCC. It may make the school look a little better to point to the rigidly enforced standards that all the students must adhere to. The problem is that many of the rules are not in the best interests of the students. For example, many of the rigidly enforced rules are preventing the development of the student's ability "to stand on his own two feet" and do what's right all by himself. Therefore, many of the rules at PCC are abuses of authority. Thank you ############################################################ V. YOUR COMMENTS The opinions, ideas, and facts stated in this section do not necessarily represent those of The Student Voice. We make our best efforts to be fair and to verify factual statements. ------------------------------------ [The Voice], Frederick Douglass said, "Tyrants must be met with a reciprocity of their own devices in equal measure." Sounds like a strong statement because it is. Perhaps the Voice is the method God will use to reciprocate the tyranny PCC has so notoriously meted out for over 20 years. Hindus call it "karma," Christians call it "reaping what you sow." The truth remains the same--surround yourself with (in this case) tyranny, and it will become so strong that it will come back at you in a fierce way. PCC has surrounded itself with the negative energy of oppression, and now the truth will set them free. Remember, they have never objected to the Voice on factual grounds. How can they when it publishes a copy of the very rules these white, middle-aged men dreamed up? How can they when most of the Voice supporters are simply alumni who love the College but are frightened by some of the odd rulings coming from the Administration Building? This is why the alumni is a perfect group to spearhead this effort. We can't be accused of "bitterness." Why would we be bitter? We graduated, got on with our lives, and, in my case, met our spouses there and are now producing phenomonally beautiful progeny. "I'm starting to see another course and it's time I got down. I don't want to be just another horse on the merry-go-round."---Gordon Kennedy ------------------------------------ [These are two consecutive messages from an alumnus - eds.] 1.) I don't have time to listen to your gripes about PCC (your mission) when you obviously have a bigger problem yourself. I'll just keep on with the Lord's work (my mission), and if you wish to do the same, we'll have some common ground. God Bless, I'll pray for you. 2.) I suppose one might see more "Love" at PCC if God removed all human authorities on campus and ran the whole place single handedly, I personally saw NO LACK of love in all of my years there. In any event, I'm glad YOU are not God--your idea of Love is so superficial and certainly not of any lasting value. E--- ----------------------------------- [This is from a student who was expelled - eds.] Regarding your most recent essay on rights - I was pleased to see you address the "we should all be servants" dogma that PCC has somehow managed to preach from the pulpit as doctrine for all these years and never have anyone to question it. I dunno if the idea came to you from that last lengthy msg I wrote to you or not, but i did note the significance of its appearance. it may have been something you've been pondering for a long time and finally felt led to address it. whatever. I just wanted you to know that you weren't alone during those services, questioning the validity of those statements. I wasn't one of those drooling, mindless drones who had allowed my mind to soak in all that "christian" psycho-babble. I questioned it too, and for years I've been trying to find something in scripture that even REMOTELY supported their claim. After reading your essay, I realized that my search had always been in vain because there WAS no support for their claim. I'd been looking for something that wasn't there; it never dawned on me that that was why I couldn't find it. ----------------------------------- [This is from an anonymous writer - eds.] I have indeed looked at your mainfesto and see that some of your "quotes" are obviously taken out of context to illustrate your point. I have no respect for someone whose arguments cannot stand on their own merits. >>> Well, we have been trying for months to find someone who can demonstrate why our "arguments cannot stand on their own merits," and thus far, there has been no one who has even really tried, much less succeeded in demonstrating what you apparently think is so obvious. If what you say is correct, please show us so that we can go on to other things. - eds. ----------------------------------- Dear [ ] (Student Voice), For the past couple of months I have been receiving and reading the Student Voice. As a former graduate and staff/faculty member, I know of which you speak. Therefore, as I read, I did so with interest; a thoughtful, open mind; and a prayer for discernment and wisdom. From the time I stepped on campus over eleven years ago, until I left to move into another area of work nearly two years ago, I was able to see much of what PCC is from many different perspectives. I saw weaknesses and strengths, victories and failures, firm Biblical convictions as well as STRONG opinions, hurts and healings. I experienced growing and stumbling, anger and joy, happiness and sadness, bitterness and restoration. Do I agree with everything PCC does? No. Do I think there are some things that should be changed? Yes. Do I agree with everything you are doing? No. Do I agree with how PCC has handled the publication of the Student Voice? NO! Does any of this really matter? Not one little bit. You see, you and I are not accountable to God for PCC--Dr. Arlin Horton and the administration are accountable (Hebrews 13:17). You and I are accountable for our attitude, spirit, and actions when in contact with and discussing PCC (Romans 14:12). When I was at PCC, I was accountable for my spirit, my behavior, and my conversation. If I had a problem, according to Scripture, I should pray about it and seek wisdom from the Lord (James 1:5) and try to learn the reason behind the way things were done (Ecclesiastes 7:25). If I continued to think that I was wronged (or something being done was wrong), I was free to approach the one who I thought was in the wrong (Matthew 5:22-26; Matthew 18:15-18) and try to correct the wrong. The entire time, I was also responsible to remain in subjection to those in authority over me (Hebrews 13:17). In the case of PCC administration or any type of authority, I believe the Lord wants us to seek out the truth and learn the way things are done, but He wants us to do it with the right attitude and spirit (I Timothy 2:1-2; Titus 3:1-6). My concern is that there seems to have been no attempt to discuss problems with the perceived source. The spirit and the attitude of the Voice seem to be one of bitterness, anger, and revenge. According to early issues of the Voice, this is not supposed to be the case. All I have to judge is what I read, and bitterness, anger, and revenge are what jump off the page. Because your methods and spirit are improper for the task you proclaim to be performing, I believe God will hold you responsible for the damage you cause, just as God will hold the Hortons, PCC administration, and others responsible for any damage they cause if they are doing things against Scriptural principles. Yes, you mention some very good points and some very real truths in your e-mails and your stated motives seem to be ones of productive change. Many times, you have caused me to think and to have long discussions with my wife about the areas of authority, discipline, "narking", an obedient spirit, and what we would do in different situations with our children. At the same time I have realized that the Student Voice is going to do _much more harm_ than good. To continue to receive it and read the Voice would be dwelling and focusing on negative things (Phillipians 4:8) and issues, that in all honesty, I am not responsible for and cannot do much, if anything to change. If I were to try, I would definitely need to make sure my spirit was right according to Galatians 6:1-10. I have rarely, if ever seen this spirit in the Voice. Sincerely, J--- ----------------------------------- [This is a comment from a few weeks back - eds.] .. . . . One last comment. I think that most of our "Fundamentalism" today is mainly factionalism, reactionism to what is going on in society and the promotion of opinions as Biblical standards. Think of how we react to those institutions...in light of those who refuse to acknowledge any fault in institutions like PCC and who, deep down inside, desire to have someone run their lives for them. We would rise up in rebellion at the moment that Washington tried to usurp the very powers over our personal lives, possessions and thoughts that we ever so obediently present to our "fundamental" institutions on a silver plater. Most of us are political conservatives who advocate steadfast resistance to governmental instrusion and yet we allow a tryranny to possess our Christian circles that would have turned red Communism green with envy. The responses that you have received and printed concerning honest disagreement with PCC policies only serve to reinforce this belief for me. Consider a few comparisons of how conservative Christians treat both government and PCC: Bill Clinton wants to tell you where to send your children to school. "This is tyranny! What's happening to freedom of choice?" Arlin Horton wants to tell you where to go to church. "How dare you criticize such a Godly man!" Bill Clinton refuses to answer charges of wrong-doing. "What arrogance!" Arlin Horton responds to criticism of his college by saying "Get your own college and run it however you please." "God laid it on his heart to do those things." Perhaps we contradict ourselves somewhat. Perhaps we need to think things through a bit more, providing, that is, that we can get past our own prejudices and muster the courage to think for ourselves for a change. ############################################################ VI. THE IRONY CORNER Isn't it ironic that in PCC's history text, WORLD HISTORY IN CHRISTIAN PERSPECTIVE. . . . . . Bob Jones is mentioned more than Alexander Hamilton? . . . Dr. M. R. DeHaan, of the "Radio Bible Class" is mentioned more than Thomas Hobbes? . . . That Pablo Picasso's "Cubism" is simply called a "fad"? . . . That "revivals" are discussed in more detail than the American Revolution? >>> If there are any history experts who would like to write an essay on PCC's own revisionist theory of history as expressed in this history text, please let us know. ############################################################ The Student Voice is: Paul S. Perdue lupos Please feel free to voice your thoughts, stories, and opinions. Thank you for reading The Voice! ######################################################## THE STUDENT VOICE, PCC's alternative newsletter