Students Under Fire!
Day 17
Nick was elected Student Body President at his university, but before he was even sworn-in, critics were calling for his resignation.
The reason? He had written an editorial for the school newspaper defending a pro-life display on campus. When pro-abortion students objected to the exhibit, Walter deftly defended the pro-life students by zeroing in on the core issue:
The question is, then, are the unborn human? I believe yes (according to science, not religion, by the way).
He then reminded critics about the First Amendment:
There are a lot of things that I don't like hearing. Does that give me the right to shut up whoever is saying them? Absolutely not! Whether we like what's being said or not, is protected by the First Amendment, just like we are.
The response from his critics only escalated. They claimed Nick had "created a hostile environment" that "forced students to drop out of school." He continued to receive demands to resign or, at a minimum, apologize for being "offensive" and making the campus "unsafe". Even his vice president and the faculty advisor for the Student Congress insisted he give one.
Nick's reply was short and to the point: "I have not apologized and I will not apologize."
The reason? He had written an editorial for the school newspaper defending a pro-life display on campus. When pro-abortion students objected to the exhibit, Walter deftly defended the pro-life students by zeroing in on the core issue:
The question is, then, are the unborn human? I believe yes (according to science, not religion, by the way).
He then reminded critics about the First Amendment:
There are a lot of things that I don't like hearing. Does that give me the right to shut up whoever is saying them? Absolutely not! Whether we like what's being said or not, is protected by the First Amendment, just like we are.
The response from his critics only escalated. They claimed Nick had "created a hostile environment" that "forced students to drop out of school." He continued to receive demands to resign or, at a minimum, apologize for being "offensive" and making the campus "unsafe". Even his vice president and the faculty advisor for the Student Congress insisted he give one.
Nick's reply was short and to the point: "I have not apologized and I will not apologize."
What to Pray for Today:
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1. Pray for students who stand for life on hostile campuses.
Pray these students not only find strength to lead, but take joy doing so knowing God is grooming them to make a kingdom impact. |
2. Pray for more students willing to take a stand for life.
Over the past several years, pro-life groups on campuses have seen an increase in membership. Pray that God continues to call students to the cause for life. |
3. Pray for groups who defend student rights on hostile campuses.
Students courageous enough to stand for life on campuses can face, like Nick has, hostility and discrimination. Students have seen grades unjustly reduced, leadership positions stripped, and barriers to completing their programs. Pray for groups who defend the religious liberty of students on campus. |
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