Talk:Huntington University (United States)/Archive 1

Archive 1

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This article seems a bit one-sided in it's evaluation of the university, and reads like a brochure. A little more unbiased information on the school would be appropriate.

Balanced treatment

In February, this article was updated and modeled on the pages of such diverse Indiana colleges as Ancilla, Bethel, Butler, and Anderson. Do you have the same criticism of those sites? The new info regarding the academic freedom controvery in the History section perhaps offsets some of your concerns.

Response

I added the section on Sanders myself before starting the talk article. The article is now much different from what I originally saw, in that it's far more comprehensive. It should be pointed out that the colleges you list as 'diverse' are all (with the exception of Butler) schools with religious affliations (specifically Christian).

photos

There are some photos at

http://www.flickr.com/photos/laffy4k/sets/104147/

if anyone has time to upload them. — Dunc|☺ 17:34, 7 August 2006 (UTC)

NPOV

This article still appears to have been taken, or at the very least adapted, from the univeristy's website or print publications. I've never edited info on Wikipedia before, so I'm a little apprehensive to do so here. Causes for concern are the claims made at the beginning of the article, in paragraphs 2 and 3. Perhaps instead of stating that "Huntington is...", a more neutral form of phrasing (such as replacing "is" with "strives", "claims", or "asserts") could be employed? Also, the section on academic freedom and John Sanders used to be a bit more in depth. While the full account might be more appropriate in the John E. Sanders page, the controversy was widely covered in Christianity Today and The Christian Century, and perhaps ought to be expounded upon a bit more in the body of the HU article. Because it was/is such a debated subject, how should it be handled here? Should there be any external links at the bottom of the page to editorial writings from HU students, alumns, staff and faculty on the controversy (both pro or con)? I'm not sure of Wikipedia policy concerning links to editorial content. Comments? Suggestions? --Jkwhitley 09:08, 3 September 2006 (UTC)

Criticism

Earler content regarding the Sanders controversy has been restored to the page. It was national news and should be referenced here. See also the entry for John E. Sanders. —Preceding unsigned comment added by 199.8.89.251 (talk) 20:41, 5 December 2007 (UTC)

• • Why can't the discrimination against gay people be talked about? 68.57.223.4 (talk) 00:22, 19 October 2008 (UTC)

If there is a reliable source that discusses it, then it can be added. Otherwise, it could just be some editor's opinion. ... discospinster _talk 01:07, 19 October 2008 (UTC)

READ THE CITATION, you'll find their intolerance and hatred under "Christian Activities" 68.57.223.4 (talk) 04:19, 19 October 2008 (UTC)

The words "intolerance", "hatred", and "discrimination" do not appear in the citation. Those are biased additions to the article. ... discospinster _talk 18:39, 19 October 2008 (UTC)

Cristism section

I have removed the critism section because it makes several accusations without any third party reliable sources being cited. I do not beleive a student hand book would explain that the school the student is attending is a racist, sexist, bigoted institution.

Unlike many institutions of higher education, Huntington University actively chooses to discriminate against certain groups, labeling them as "unChristian", mainly homosexuals, who are automatically denied enrollment. All students must sign an agreement to refrain from "prohibited activities", among which are sexual activity outside of marriage, consumption of alcoholic beverages, and use of "obscene" language (as defined by the school). Huntington University can employ these discriminatory tactics as it chooses, as it does not receive public funding.

In 2004-2005, controversy ensued when Huntington dismissed John E. Sanders, professor of religion and philosophy, following constituent disputes over Sanders' views on open theism and inclusivism. Sanders was placed on a one-year full-salary sabbatical, at the end of which his contract was terminated. Some students and faculty protested under the banner of academic freedom.

Feel free to re-add if a reliable source can be located. Charles Edward 12:47, 19 October 2008 (UTC)

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