Dining Halls Work to Deal with Influx of Diners

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ROUNDING UP CAMPUS NEWS SINCE 1900 The Baylor Lariat Friday, September 19, 2008 Survey Dining halls results provide work to deal insight with influx on faith of diners Editor’s note- This is the second lines at Penland at 5 p.m., and By Sommer Ingram installment of the series covering Thursday he had to wait the Staff Writer campus overcrowding. longest he’s ever had to, which was several minutes. More than 40 years ago, the Jade Ortego San Antonio sophomore first two major surveys of Amer- Staff Writer Dannyele Wilson said that she’s ican beliefs and practices were been late to class after waiting published in American Piety. The increase of hungry stu- 10 minutes in line at Penland. For the first time, Americans dents on campus has prompted “I wanted to eat the food after could examine the many dif- Baylor Dining Services to make I got it,” she said. “Penland was ferent facets of religion and the changes in order to accommo- not the place to be around 12 impact on people’s lives. date the extra mouths. to 12:30.” Now, a team of Baylor profes- Still, long lines seem to lin- Penland Food Court has sors picks up where this survey ger during lunch making a sit- a capacity of 850 people, and left off. down meal hard to come by. sometimes sees 1,800 people Do Americans really believe Based on totals from last a night, said James Whar- in Santa Claus? Does God week, Baylor Dining Services ton, director of Penland Food directly speak to people? Should sales are 11 percent higher Court. t he Bible be taken literally, word- than last year, most likely due “We’re busy at night, espe- for-word? to Baylor’s new freshman class, cially late night,” he said. Pen- These, along with other in- the second largest in Baylor his- land is the only dining hall that depth questions relating to reli- tory. has a late night menu. He said gion, belief in the supernatural, Baylor has 330 more fresh- he believes the increase in eat- and the voice of God, comprised men compared to last year. ing is due to the larger fresh- the new wave of the National The incoming class is at 3,062 man crowd. Baylor Religion Survey on Amer- students, up from 2,732 incom- Both students also reported icans’ Beliefs and Practices. ing freshmen last year, which crowding in the Bill Daniel Stu- Baylor scholars from the translates to roughly 200 more dent Center around noon. After Institute for Studies of Religion diners per meal at Brooks Resi- waiting in long lines, “it’s really have released the results from dential College, Collins Café, hard to find somewhere to eat,” the follow-up to their 2005 Memorial Food Court and Pen- Wilson said. landmark study on American land Food Court. Wilson, who is employed at religious attitudes. Students report some crowd- Java City in the Baylor Science The results, which are coming and lines in dining areas, Building, said that the lines piled of mailed questionnaires especially at Penland Food could be attributed to under- from fall 2007 collected by the Court and the Bear Food Mar- staffing. Gallup Organization, repre- Shanna Taylor/Lariat Staff ket at the Bill Daniel Student Dining services have had to Hewitt senior Sara Garrett eats during a lunch rush Thursday afternoon in Memorial Dining Hall. “Right after chapel Center. increase their staffing in order on Monday and Wednesday is insane,” Garrett said. David Beasley, New Orleans Please see FAITH, page 4 sophomore, said that there are Please see DINING , page 4 Island Party offers free music

By Courtney Webb cover the cost of the bands and ten Warren’s soft vocals, along the brother fraternity to my fra- Reporter the minor details it entails to get with headliner band Kutless, an ternity Sigma Phi Lambda, asked them here, along with anything alternative Christian rock band me if I was interested in singing Free Christian concert festi- else entertainment related,” said from Portland, Ore. at the event, and I couldn’t have val, inflatable obstacle courses, senior Ryan Dennison, a mem- “This is going to be an awe- been more honored do so.” War- Chick-Fil-A, a great cause and ber of Brothers Under Christ. some event; Kutless is an amaz- ren said. so much more, all on campus ing band, along with the rest of Planning for the event has for anyone to enjoy. It’s Broth- our artists performing. We are been on-going since the spring ers Under Christ’s annual Island “This an awesome way so blessed to have all these tal- of 2008 and the event will be, Party, featuring the band Kut- to attract prospective stu- ented people come out and sup- for the most part, similar to less. port such a great cause,” Den- years past. Brothers Under Christ holds dents and expose Chris- nison said. “There aren’t any really big their annual Island Party every tian involvement.” Some other performers are changes other than the bands. year to provide an entertaining Baylor students, such as Grape- I would just say it is a more inti- evening that focuses on giving Justin Farr v i ne s en ior K r i sten Wa r ren . Ot h- mate event then the previous glory to God through music, Vice President of Brothers ers are coming from Arkansas year,” Farr said. food and fun. The event, which Under Christ and Oregon, making this event Island Party is common on has a $10,000 budget, will be one of the most diverse group most campuses that house a donating 15 percent of the pro- performances for Island Party, BYX chapter, and its main pur- ceeds to Mission Waco, and 5 and they are all coming just pose is to celebrate the glory of percent of the Chick-Fil-A pro- The island party will be for the Waco area, said Dallas God and His blessings as well as Courtesy Photo ceeds will go back into the Stu- sponsoring many different senior Justin Farr, vice president Alternative Christian rock band, Kutless, will perform Friday night at the Broth- dent Life Fund. bands, such as The 71’s, a rock/ of Brothers Under Christ. ers Under Christ’s Island Party. The free event will feature a variety of enter- “Student Congress helps to classical/metal genre to Kris- “The BYX chapter, which is Please see CONCERT, page 4 tainment and food, as well as performances from students. Student Government launches new logo and Web site

By Kate Williams of context of time student gov- even though the ideas for these government will be more easily signed newsletter; and the BU dent government is trying to Reporter ernment has the opportunity to programs began there, Fonville identifiable with the program tube — a remodeled “green and engage the student body more. change.” said. they financially support, Say- gold” version of YouTube that “If we are going to respond to New leadership, new ideas Student government is “The one we were operating lors said. posts speeches from Student student body we need to learn and a new logo dominated the launching a new logo, Web site on before wasn’t proven to be Fonville and his cabinet are Senate meetings. how engage them.” discussion at the Student Sen- and an updated communica- effective for communicating also focusing on creating a big- By adding the communica- Gallifant is working with ate meeting Thursday evening. tion department in an effort to to an external audience,” Fon- ger and better communication tion team members, Fonville Fonville on engaging the admin- Student Body President and better highlight student govern- ville said. “We need something team that includes a photogra- said he hopes to reach out to istration, faculty, and students. Garland senior Bryan Fonville ment’s activity on campus. to communicate our affiliation pher, historian, public relations students in a different way. “These are the kind of chang- announced a new logo, Web site The new idea logo stems with Baylor.” committee and web designer. “Our hope is that through es we want to see be made this and other changes being made from the lack of identity stu- “ We want people to be able to The additional staff will more effective and creative year as we are getting closer to within student government’s dent government shares with recognize student government focus on creating various com- communication, student gov- the mid-point in 2012,” said communication department. the student body, Fonville said. as an active force on the Baylor munication outlets that are ernment can more accurately Fonville. “The needs of the stu- “Part of the reason for Most students on campus campus,” said Chelsea Saylors, directed toward students. and efficiently voice student dent body are changing and the change can be attributed to do not identify programs such Rowlette senior and Fonville’s Ideas include town hall concerns,” Fonville said. kind of things we need to do to changes throughout the univer- as Steppin’ Out and the Bear communication director. meetings, where students can Phoenix senior and chief of reach out to students is really sity,” said Fonville. “In this kind Pit with student government, By having a logo, student voice their concerns; a rede- staff Caleb Gallifant said stu- different.”

Baylor University trumpeted personal level to the rich tapes- My new roommate, Sara, has Alaskans/American Indians 1 students were welcomed as the diversity of the incoming try that diversity offers. pledged to speak to me in her percent, Asian/Pacific Islanders friends and not segregated by class, and this was perplexing It is my good fortune to have native tongue, so I will finally be 7.7 percent and Hispanics 12.7 race. to me. a roommate whose family is from point able to carry on a conversation percent of the minority student The “differences and unlike- How would a diverse class the country of El Salvador. Prior with a native speaker. population. nesses” I have encountered dur- promote a better Baylor experi- to our meeting, I am ashamed of view This unexpected gift is such a The largest number of stu- ing my short time at Baylor have ence? to admit El Salvador was a total blessing and a bonus Baylor has dents not from the United States made a positive impact on my The obvious contributions mystery. b y e m i l y h a m m o n given with its diverse incoming are from the countries of China, life. We have a common thread of high academic achievers are Having my intellectual curios- class. Korea and Mexico. as students at Baylor University, understandable because they ity piqued about this small Latin largest city in Central America, The diversity of Baylor’s fall These statistics came to life and this is an excellent starting propel Baylor’s standing among American Country has brought San Salvador. 2008 class reflects the inclusion for me at the Mosaic Mixer spon- point. the countries top universities, to life the description of El Sal- Rooming with a Spanish of 31 percent of racial or ethnic sored by the Department of Mul- I look forward to learning but the benefits of class diversity vador as a land nestled between speaker is allowing me to fulfill minorities students. ticultural Activities. more about the unique cultures are much less obvious. volcanoes and the Pacific Ocean. a goal that until now has been The demographic breakdown Upon arrival, I was greeted and individuals that Baylor is so Transferring to Baylor from The country is bordered by Hon- unattainable. as reported by Baylor’s Insti- by the Asian Club and invited to proud to have. a small-town junior college has duras and Guatemala. I was also Four years of Spanish has still tutional Research and Testing join their group. Emily Hammon is a junior brought many new opportuni- surprised to learn that El Salva- not allowed me to be conver- Department reports that African- Everyone was kind and wel- church music major from Pensa- ties and opened my eyes on a dor is also home to the second sant in this beautiful language. Americans make up 7.9 percent, coming. It was unexpected that cola, Fla.

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Definition of patriotism is more green than red, white and blue

Hey fellow middle-class- be patriotic, Kate. Time to jump served in the military but aren’t And celebrate Independence to beef up their country loyalty ers, I’ve got some bad news. If in. Time to be part of the deal. making enough money, I guess Day with fireworks, barbeque with their hard-earned money. Obama gets elected, you and I Time to help get America out of point you won’t be considered patri- and country music? Forget it. But I have a hunch he won’t. and anyone else making less than the rut.” otic anymore, either. Sorry, ya’ll. You have to be a card-carrying It’s good to know that patrio- $250,000 won’t get to be patri- So congratulations, members of view Thanks anyway. member of the 250K-club to truly tism is more green than red, white otic anymore. of the upper class. Way to go, Sili- A few words of advice for those party Biden-style on the Fourth. and blue. At least, that’s what his run- con Valley. As if you haven’t done b y a s h l e y k i l l o u g h of us who will have to adjust: But wait. Mr. Obama said in a I was thinking about pursuing ning mate, Sen. Joe Biden, told enough for America with your don’t try and get away with wear- June 30th speech that “true patri- a career in journalism, writing ABC’s Kate Snow on Good Morn- innovative accomplishments and government workers and aver- ing lapel pins and flying the flag otism cannot be forced or legislat- important stories to keep my fel- ing America Thursday: your gadgety glory, now you get age incomers, things don’t look outside your home — that’s only ed with a mere set of government low Americans informed and my BIDEN: “We want to take to be more patriotic, too. so great for your patriotic status fake patriotism. Unless you’re programs. Instead, it must reside government accountable. money and put it back in the Thank you so much for loving — you’re actually receiving a tax wearing that pin on an Aramani in the hearts of our people, and But if Joe Biden says I can be pocket of middle-class people.” your country, helping us normal break. suit or flying that flag outside a cultivated in the heart of our cul- patriotic by earning more money, SNOW: “Anybody making folks break the bonds of oppres- And in an Obamerica, unless mansion, you’re nothing but a ture, and nurtured in the hearts only to have it taken away, then over $250,000--?” sion we face in this wretched you’re dicing out some serious wannabe. of our children.” by golly forget newspapers — I’m BIDEN: “Is going to pay economy. While we’ll reap the cash to the government, you just Saying the pledge of allegiance Hm. That sounds more famil- going into investment banking! more.” benefits of your loyalty, you’ll don’t love your country as much and singing the national anthem iar. Perhaps Obama should have a Ashley Killough is a senior SNOW: “Is going to pay save the day — you’ll “rut” out as you think. But keep up the won’t count either. If you truly chat with his veepster before the international studies and journal- more.” America. good work. want pay tribute to the flag, the next time he gets all excited, call- ism major from Plano and a staff BIDEN: “You got it. It’s time to However, for all you teachers, And to those of you who have IRS better be feeling the love. ing for hard-working Americans writer for The Baylor Lariat.

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Transfer Council. around me had already made The council now encourages This year, the council is mak- Eleven transfers were induct- their connections and knew members to attend the Mass ing some additions. “We are ed into the council Tuesday. people.” Meeting, and to keep in mind implementing family systems, The organization was char- Hampton, Iowa, junior Jena- that it is for all new students, similar to those in the greek tered in 1995 and is made up lee Schwab said she also found Tarbell said. organizations, in order to forge of only transfer students. Baylor it hard to meet people. University 1000, in which connections that might not have Transfer Council helps students Many people already had new students meet with a fac- been made otherwise,” Freeman transition more easily into uni- friends from Welcome Week and ulty member for six weeks, is said. versity life through the common Baylor Line Camp, she said. The reason is to promote fel- bond they all share. “The worst part was the dis- lowship among the members, “BTC is a group designed for tance from home,” she said. “In Freeman said. transfer students to basically BTC, I met other people from “I enjoy the character and “I just want transfers to feel feel part of a small group com- other states that I could talk to camaraderie of the group.” like they have somewhere to munity,” said Keane Tarbell, and relate to.” go to,” said Woodlands junior associate director for new stu- Lake Jackson sophomore Jes- Keane Tarbell Lynsey Loveless, a new member dent programs and adviser for sica Ebach said she feels it is who transferred from Blinn Col- Associate Director the transfer council important to know people who lege in Brenham. Tarbell said he feels that relate to her experience. “BTC has become like a sec- transfers are a unique group, “It helps because you’re ond home to me,” Freeman said. because unlike freshman, this around students who have gone “I hope it becomes like that is not their first time in college. through the same thing, so they open to transfer students this to other transfers, like a safe The council’s aim is to connect can help with any problems you year. For transfer students it is haven.” them with other transfers. might have,” she said. called BU1000 and has the goal Tarbell said he enjoys the “It’s a different experience. Ebach transferred from Uni- to introduce them to Baylor dynamics of the council mem- You’re (transfers) not coming versity of Texas this fall and was rather than college. bers. in with the unknown experi- inducted on Tuesday. The council is composed of “I enjoy the character and Shanna Taylor/Lariat Staff ence of the first-time college The organization allows the outreach, service and social camaraderie of the group,” Tar- feel,” League City senior Megan transfer students, who choose to committees. Outreach commit- bell said. “I love how real and Who you looking at? Ruppert said. “You already have join, to get to know each other, tee plans mixers and finds ways raw and open the conversation knowledge of what’s happen- Freeman said. to introduce new transfer stu- can be. Everyone is hungry to ‘Mama’ snacks on Fountain Mall while League City junior Rebecca Mers- ing.” Ruppert has been a mem- “It’s a small, close-knit group dents to the council. Service learn from each other.” inger looks on. The Baylor Riding Association brought several horses to campus Thursday afternoon to generate interest in the club. Bears hit the road for first travel game

BEAR BRIEFS By Joe Holloway Sports Writer Student productions will open Alpha Chi Omega is hosting auditions for After Dark in the Frisbee Fling, a two-day Ultimate When Baylor (2-1) takes on Campus Programming Center of Frisbee Tournament starting 4 the University of Connecticut the Bill Daniel Student Center. p.m. Friday and lasting until 6 p.m. (3-0) Friday night under the Auditions are Sep. 29 and Sept. Saturday in the Baylor Sciences lights of Rentschler Field and 30. For more information, please Building Fields. the cameras of ESPN 2, the visit http://www.baylor.edu/stu- Bears put their two-game win dent_productions. streak on the line against a very CONTACT US capable Huskies team. After putting together con- The Guerrilla Improv Com- Editor 710-4099 secutive 40-plus point games edy Troupe will be presenting an Newsroom 710-1712 against Northwestern State Uni- improv comedy show at 11 p.m. Sports 710-6357 versity and Washington State tonight in room 126 of the Hooper- Entertainment 710-7228 Schaefer Fine Arts Center. University, should the Bears be Advertising 710-3407 worried? Possibly. “It’s very inspiring and chal- lenging,” head coach Art Briles said of the challenge. “I like it Crime Blotter and our team will like it. We are anxious and ready to get on the The following incidences occurred on or around the Baylor road and face the world.” campus. After the season opening loss to No. 18 Wake Forest Uni- versity, Baylor found out that it Narcotics Criminal Mischief couldn’t quite keep up with the top-25 crowd. An extended territory arrest, Reportedly occurred at lot The lopsided win over North- Alex Song/Lariat staff western State showed the Bears possession of a controlled 3 located at Baylor and Jordan Lake (21) leads the defense back onto the field after finishing the first quarter Aug. 28 against Wake Forest. substance, occurred at the Eighth Street sometime were better than any non-BCS Tonight’s 7:30 p.m. game against Connecticut will be the first road test for the Bears. conference team and the victory 1300 block of S. University between 3:20 p.m. and over the Pac-10’s Washington Parks Drive. at 12:30 a.m. 3:36 p.m. Tuesday. This State proved that they’re better with eight touchdowns on 79 keep an eye on Connecticut’s could mean that Griffin, who Thursday. This case has case has been referred to than some of the lesser teams carries and is coming off two senior quarterback Tyler Loren- has shown flashes of passing been cleared by arrest. Judicial Affairs. from BCS conferences. consecutive 200-plus yard zen. greatness, will have to go to the A win over the Huskies, who efforts against Temple Univer- While his 394 yards and sin- air more often than he has in the received 13 votes in the Asso- sity and the University of Vir- gle touchdown aren’t quite the first three games of the season. Possession of marijuana ciated Press Top 25 rankings, ginia. same as Baylor freshman quar- But passing against the Hus- under 2 oz. occurred at Automobile Accident would be a huge step for the “He is an extremely gifted terback Robert Griffin’s 548 kies is no sure thing either. 12th and Daughtrey Street Bears before heading into con- back,” Briles said. “The thing yards and four touchdowns, The huskies have the No. 27 at 1:30 p.m. Monday. This An accident with failure to ference play. that I see on tape when I watch behind Brown, Lorenzen has the pass defense in the nation as case has been cleared by stop and identify reportedly But huge steps are never him is that he has great balance, second most rushing yards on well, giving up only 162.7 yards arrest. occurred at the intramural easy to come by, and this will good vision and explosive. His the team and averages about 50 per game through the air. definitely be the case against lateral movement is very good. yards per game on the ground. The Huskies have plenty of field located at 2200 S. Uni- Connecticut, partly because of He is going to be a guy that our Griffin certainly won’t be the experience with senior Dahna versity Parks Drive some- the Huskies defense and partly defense will be anxious to get on best dual-threat quarterback on Deleston and junior Robert Theft time between 10:00 p.m. because it’s the first trip for the the field with because it will be a the field, but the Bears will need Vaughn as safeties and senior and 11:00 p.m. Wednes- young squad. good test for us.” to keep an eye on him nonethe- Darius Butler as cornerback. A theft over $50 but under day. This case has been “It’s pretty fun because you Coincidently, Brown’s big- less. Look for Griffin to pick on get to see all the guys that have gest game on the ground came Speaking of Griffin, he and sophomore corner Jasper How- $500 reportedly occurring suspended. never flown before getting ner- in Connecticut’s closest game, a sophomore running back Jay ard, the youngest player of the at the Robinson Tower, was vous,” senior defensive tackle 12-9 win over Temple, when he Finley may find it hard to repeat squad. reported on Monday. This An accident with failure to Vincent Rhodes said. “Once we railed off 214 yards. their combined 336-yard Wash- Another key for Baylor will be case has been suspended. stop and identify report- get there we really get a chance The key for the Owls was lim- ington State performances for freshman kicker Ben Parks edly occurred at lot 37, to see who the real fans are.” iting the damage done by those against Connecticut. to nail all extra points and field The Huskies biggest threat runs as they limited the Huskies The Huskies rank No. 13 in goals the rest of the team can the Speight Plaza Parking comes in the form of their 5-foot- to just one touchdown. rushing defense, only giving up put him in position to make. Harassment Garage, sometime between 10-inch, 208-pound junior run- The Bears, who only gave up an average 66.3 yards per game After struggling in the first 3:20 p.m. and 5:45 p.m. ning back Donald Brown. 77 yards rushing to Washington on the ground. two games of the season, Parks Phone harassment report- Wednesday. This case has In three games this year, State, will have to do the same. If Connecticut can put a lock improved against Washington edly occurred at Alexander been suspended. Brown put together 566 yards The Bears will also have to on the Bears’ running game, it State. Hall between 11:35 p.m. on Sunday and 1:00 a.m. Information compiled from on Monday. This case has the Baylor Police Depart- ,UIKARTS&OREIGN#AR#LINIC CLASSIFIED been suspended. ment crime log. Since 1976 Noted for Honesty, Integrity and Skill HOUSING

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DINING from page 1 CONCERT from page 1 to accommodate the large share that with the campus and influx of students. community, Island Party pro- “Beyond the routine hir- moters posted on Web site. ing for this fall, we have also This year, free food will not be been proactive in adding offered, but Chick-Fil-A stepped some extra staff,” said Brett in to help. Perlowski, director of Baylor “Thankfully Chick-Fil-A has Dining Services. volunteered to sell food at the Similarly, Chili’s Too, event, but if you buy a T-shirt in Dutton Parking Garage, you receive a $1-off coupon hired more people and towards your Chick-Fil-A pur- increased the numbers in chase, which is helpful,” Den- their student worker pro- nison said. gram. The music isn’t the only form Chili’s Too staff didn’t of entertainment available at anticipate the added busi- The Island Party. Games and ness, “but we’ve already additional food choices will be fixed that problem,” said offered. Ursula Castillo, director “Bungie basketball, inflat- of Chili’s Too. “Sales have ables, popcorn, cotton candy and all of this contributes to our goal: giving back to the community with help of the students,” “ Beyond the routine Dennison said. hiring for this fall, we Warren is enthusiastic about have also been proac- being apart of an even that is helping Mission Waco. tive in adding some “It’s my favorite place to vol- extra staff.” unteer in the area and I just love what Mission Waco stands for Brett Perlowski and can’t imagine partnering Director of Baylor Dining with anyone else.” Warren said. The Island Party is one of Services many events during Baylor Uni- versity’s Fall Premiere, which is an opportunity for potential students and their parents to tour Alex Song/Lariat Staff increased quite a bit with the campus, meet faculty, staff the new students coming and students. in,” she said. “This an awesome way to Monday, Wednesday and attract prospective students and So long sweet summer Friday are the busiest days expose Christian involvement in the dining halls, Wharton with the student body and com- said. munity,” Farr said. The steeples of Draper Academic Building, Burleson Hall and Old Main are silhouetted Thursday against one of the last summer sunsets. The first Perlowski elaborated: Brothers Under Christ has day of fall begins Sept. 22, together with the fall equinox. “Wednesday at 12 p.m. con- not pin-pointed an amount they tinues to be the busiest meal want to raise, but are expected period for the week in most to raise a sizeable donation. dining facilities, but with “Anything is awesome, Mis- the multiple locations, to-go sion Waco and us (Brothers options and proper plan- Under Christ) will be happy FAITH from page 1 tant stories that we’ll be able to The researchers also assessed wrong.” ning, we are able to maintain with $100 to $1000; every bit tell over the next year,” said Dr. the attitudes of various churches It is a widely-held belief that a good flow in and out of our helps,” Dennison said. Byron Johnson, professor of to issues in the general culture. one must worship in a small residential locations.” The Island Party is from sent a national sample of 1,648 sociology and co-director of the Fifty-two percent of the popu- congregation in order to have Perlowski said that he 5 p.m. to midnight tonight at English-speaking Americans Institute for Studies of Religion. lation said their place of worship an intimate relationship with personally hasn’t gotten any Fountain Mall. Admission is free aged 18 and older. The John M. Participants in the study would forbid abortion, while 32 God, but the study shows that complaints about crowding. and it is open to the public. Templeton Foundation provided had to identify what religious percent said their church would mega-church members actu- funding. denomination they could most merely discourage it. ally display a higher level of per- The initial results of the sur- accurately identify themselves Only 44 percent of the popu- sonal commitment by attending vey were presented at a press as, as well as the name of their lation said their church would services, tithing, and attending conference for Texas media current place of worship. forbid homosexual behavior, a Bible study group. Sept. 9 in the Kronzer Court- The questionnaire included and 38 percent of church mem- People in megachurches also room of the Baylor Law School. questions about the strictness bers said their church would for- participate in more outreach The team of researchers formal- and structure of the church, and bid premarital sex. activities and witness to others ly announced the results during spiritual experiences. more: 83 percent of the mega- a briefing in Washington, D.C. The study found that 20 per- church population had shared at 9:45 a.m. Thursday. cent of the population has heard “Our mission is to ask their faith with a friend within Results were embargoed until God speak to them, 16 percent deeper questions. We the past month, compared to 52 that time. believe they have received a take every question percent in small churches. “We are confident in say- miraculous physical healing, “I was amazed at how con- ing we have a national random and 55 percent believe they have you’d see on any other nected these people at mega- sample not skewed in any way been protected from harm by a survey and push it up churches are,” Mencken said. and that represents a good cross guardian angel. “I’ve heard stories that a church section of the country,” said Dr. Women, blacks and Repub- several more levels. ” service there is like going to a Carson Mencken, professor of licans are more likely to have football game. But the survey sociology and research director spiritual experiences. Christoper Bader reveals that these people are for the institute. “I was groping in the dark Assistant professor of sociol- very much networked into the The first wave of the study with these questions because no ogy and director of the Baylor church through friends.” was conducted in 2005, and one’s ever done this,” Stark said. Surveys of Religion The team will continue included questions that dealt “But these figures absolutely their research until 2018 and with controversial books, such knocked me down.” will come out with new stud- as the Da Vinci Code, whether It is widely believed among Despite the myth that the ies every other year. The gap Americans are truly losing their the media that Bible believers Atheist population is growing, between myths surrounding religion, and how often Ameri- are a naive and superstitious the study found that the percent- the religious attitudes of Ameri- cans pray. people. age of Atheists living in America cans and what Americans really “Our mission is to ask deep- The Baylor survey found that hasn’t changed from 4 percent believe is continuously shrink- er questions,” said Dr. Christo- belief in traditional Christian of the population over the past ing as these Baylor professors pher Bader, assistant professor values actually decreases the 60 years. persist in their research. of sociology and director of the tendency to be superstitious, Fifty-six percent of Ameri- “We wanted to make sure we Baylor Surveys of Religion. “We as measured by beliefs in the cans who claim to be irreligious weren’t creating something only take every question you’d see on paranormal and occult. The reli- actually pray. conservatives would respond any other survey and push it up gion survey was also the first to Megachurches, which are to, or something unreligious several more levels.” ever ask about a belief in Santa congregations comprised of people would be so annoyed by The results of the most recent Claus. more than 1,000 members, were that they’d throw it away,” Bader Christina Kruse/Lariat Staff study were published in “What “An argument out there says also addressed in the study. said. “But no matter where peo- Americans Really Believe,” writ- that these beliefs are the same “None of the things we all ple fell on the spectrum, they ten by Dr. Rodney Stark, Distin- as religion,” Bader said. “They believe about megachurches are wanted to tell us about it. We are Drawing from inspiration guished Professor of the social think that believing in UFOs true,” Stark said. “The images we confident that we have a snap- sciences and co-director of ISR. is as crazy as believing in the all get in our heads of a sympho- shot of what religion looks like Nacogdoches junior Hunter Chambers draws caricatures at the The book will be available in divinity of Jesus. But we have ny orchestra accompanying the in the United States, and that Drawing Power Exhibit opening reception Thursday in the W.R. stores Sept. 19. been able to discount the fact choir each Sunday with a bunch for years to come we will be able Poage Legislative Library. “We have so many chapters that Christians will believe any- of hoopla and a great collection to decipher trends and patterns in this book we think are impor- thing.” of a big theatre audience — all that we can’t see now.”

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