Bob Jones University - Independent Fundamental Baptist (IFB) Abuse

Answering the question: "Why do you believe the Independent Fundamental Baptist (IFB) group is a cult"?

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[trueedge2097]

I really hesitate to respond to this video. I'm not a BJU grad or even a BJU supporter per se. I do however understand extensively the history of fundamentalism in America. I will just say this. The statements made in this video are correct, to some degree. What's not right, though, is the manner in which it is painted. The vid makes it seem like BJU did these things just because ("us v. them). But that's really not the case at all. They had good reason to separate from Billy Graham and others.

[StockportWesleyanC]

What did you mean by "unhealthy striving for purity and holiness?"

[SC1337]

that's place scares me beyond belief I'll never forgive my father for making me go there.

[WhatUGawkinAt]

@parksharp Actaully man, there is SOME degree of credibility. I went to a fundamental christian school for 11 years. The parents of these kids (if they had the same mindset as the teachers) would not allow their kids to attend any other college other than 1-2 others that the school has to completely agree with. For alot of kids it's not their say in what they do and where they go after high school. The faculty at some schools have such tight hold of their morals it's almost cult-like.

[pinknoted]

I knew right away that my sister was in trouble when she decided to attend this university. It scares the living daylights out of me how much this school has changed her for the worse.

[parksharp]

Wow, that was a lot of accusations. I failed to notice any proof of wrong doing by anyone in BJU. Are they a cult? In what sense? Its not Jim Jones University, no one has been accused of teaching anything that they dont have a legal right to believe. They are a cult in the strict definition but so is any other religion. They dont keep people there against their will. They dont force people to become students. I know that they have strict rules of morality. I dont see your case.

[tron81]

@HumbleServantToHim I'd suggest you rethink going to Bob Jones. It may be a good church, but it's not a good school. You'll get a much better education elsewhere, and you can still find a good church to attend. I considered attending BJU because I lived nearby, but I'm glad I attended a good state school instead.

[HumbleServantToHim]

I'm a proud IFB teenager and I plan on going to Bob Jones University. This is not a cult, we're not forced to do this. I decided on my own to join the IFB church, my parents are agnostic so I was in now way, shape, or form, pressured into this. It's a good church

[bgavtek]

@8646099127 The "IFBabuse" is perfectly within their legal right to produce this video (although there is very little truth in it). the FCC does not have jurisdiction over the internet. No one has jurisdiction over the internet which is why there is so much junk on it.

[8646099127]

"IFBabuse" could be taken to court for lying like this ... I wonder if anyone could sue them or if you would have to be from this university? Does anybody know? Of course, I would think the FCC has laws on things like this ... might make some bigtime money.