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I don't have a set theology on r>iH ynii know? child baptism - heck, I'm not even sure I have a set theology on the 60 percent of undergrads graduate w.th an average of $17,000 in debt (familyeducation. denomination I am a part com) of. The church tells me that I should have these student-loan provider Nellie Mae found in a survey in 2000 that student credit things; I need to know card balances doubled since 1993 while 32 percent of stu ® ® ^ exactly what I believe to be a good Christian. credit cards and 1 out of 10 students would graduate with $7,000 m credit card debt ByJILLLEPIRE In a way, I agree. As (Familyeducation.com) N e w s E d i t o r children of God, we need to know why we worship The average credit card debt owed by students is $2,700 (buzzle.com) and obey Him - we need to fully comprehend what He has done and live On average, public education costs $11,354 per year. Private universities now cost an according to His laws. I don't have a problem with average of $27,516 a year. By 2020 these numbers will probably quadruple, according needing to know what we, as individuals and as to The College Board. a church, believe. I do, however, have a problem with the "have theologies NOW!" message that the church is sending. Right now the interest rate of a Stafford Loan [the federal student loan] is 4.7 percent. I am not a bad Christian because I don't As of July 1,2006 that interest rate is going to lock at 6.8 %, according to Suze Orman, know 100% where I stand on the "are Catholics financial advisor and author. Christians?" debate (and I don't intend to start the debate here). I am not a bad Christian because First Tech Credit Union is now offering membership services to George Fox students I don't wear a purity ring. But I may be a bad and employees. First Tech previously served only government employees including Christian because I am not actively seeking the teachers and professors in public schools. trutli on what I believe. Theologies take a lifetime to build and put to use. I don't believe everything I've been taught in church and I don't believe every commentary 1 read on the Bible. Heck, I barely know if I can pull off wearing yellow, how am I supposed to know all (Bon JLppetit's l^aste ofjfome of the details about the apocalypse? Fortunately, my salvation isn't dependent on the fact that I can pull off yellow. It is, however, dependent on my salvation, which God has given Are you missing your mom's home cooking? me. He did (and is doing) His part (you know, the Change that by submitting your favorite recipe and we'll do dying thing?) and now if s time for me to do mine. I sound like a self-help book, don't I? "Read everjdhing but have your mom cook it for you! on for your seven steps to a successful spiritual life!" I'm sorry, but is this what we - what I - have reduced Him to? Has our desperate pursuit for a Contact Arlene Burnham at [email protected] or cut and dry doctrine about birth control become post your recipe on our Taste of Home menu board. our tlieology - a belief and hope in the "self-help" If selected, we 11 contact you and you can come in and help mentality? This isn't about self-exploration, this is about exploring Christ. What is He saying to us prepare it. you? This editorial won't change your life - it's not supposed to. All I want you to do, church, is relax. Don't ever stop seeking the truth, ever, but don't feel guilty because you don't have the perfect, featured recipes tHusfar fiave incCuded: Nordstrom-wrapped theology right now. We are so privileged to be in this place in our Chad Clark's Secret BBQ Sauce lives - a place where we can safely explore what we believe and why. So explore. He's waiting for you to Ashley's Chicken Dijon & Potatoes find the truth - to really find Him. Ben Kulpa's Lentil Dal Tyler Hoskin's Chili Con Game The Crescent Staff Editor-in-Chief Arts and Culture Editor Entertainment Editor The Crescent encourages reader response and ANN DORN CRYSTAL FARNSWORTH JESSICA GARDNER Darkroom Manager participation through letters to the editors. BRIAN RURIK etters should be typewritten and no longer Assistant Editor Opinion, Campus Life and Reporters than 250 words. We will not accept unsigned A N G I E G I L L Faitii Editor ELIZABETH RODMAN Designer erica BADER etters, but your name can be withheld bv K R I S K I L U M DAVID BENSON request. We reserve the right to edit for clarit)' Sports Editor DAN BENNETT News Editor Business Manager Global Editors m C r e s c e n t , JILLLEPIRE ASHLEY STAIXMAN ox E.