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Show IHH blGNl'Obf ft ond the life. No one comes gh me. "--Jesus, John 14:6, yon shed Tor it is by grace you have been saved, through faith-and this not from yourselves, it is the gift of God-not by works, so that no one can boast.-Ephesians 2:8-9, The Bible m $Mt tfc kingdom ot n"--Jtsus, 3H $:$, 1 1 i- i i f i MARK RANDALL,' THE SIGNPOST THE CROSS, THE PRIMARY SYMBOL of Christianity. This cross is at the Catholic church on Windsor Hill in South Ogden. I bom mg head to the ground and morship the sacred dust of his holg feet. If aught I have sinned, mag Buddha forgive mg sin. Buddhist prager The six years that the Buddha spent in the austerities were like time spent in endeavoring to tie the air into knots. Sacred text I Common spiritual beliefs unite students (A By Barry DeVine Asst. Signature Editor of 7?ie Sgnpost Weber State University is the home away from home for many students. Even a lot of Ogden natives find themselves on campus more often than at home. Students find themselves sharing their lives with people who were once strangers, and forming friendships that sometimes last a lifetime. Aside from the classroom, the aspect that brings people together most often is a common spiritual belief. Different organizations have been formed on or near campus to help people with similar beliefs get together. The LDS Institute of Religion: The Institute, as it is known, has been a part of Weber State life since the early 1930s. It has seen the school grow from a two-year institution to University status, as well as two changes in location. As part of its commitment to spiritual development, the Institute offers many classes covering a wide variety of religious topics. Uplifting social activities are also part of the atmosphere provided, as well as weekly devotionals, special activities for married students, and training for prospective seminary teachers. Interested students are also encouraged to join in a student committee or one of the greek organizations: Lambda Delta Sigma for young women, or Sigma Gamma Chi for young men. "Our purpose," according to Don Colvin, Associate Director of the Institute, "is to help students have a balanced life. We provide uplifting activities to motivate LDS students toward spiritual development.The Newman Center The Newman Center has also been a part of Weber State for a long time. For over 20 years the Newman Center has provided services for Catholic students and community members and any other people interested in maintaining high spiritual and moral values. Twice yearly, the Newman Center goes on a retreat. Most recently, a group went to Moab for a camping trip. Last November they got together with a group of students from Utah State University and stayed at Bear Lake. The center also sponsors inter-mural sports, guest speakers and various social activities to add a social dimension to religious beliefs.Services are often held daily, and there is always a large social gathering after mass each Sunday. The building itself is "open to just hang out and study or talk," according to Father Charles Cummins. "Everyone is welcome. We offer the services so people may partake to the degree they want to partake." Not only does the Newman Center provide a haven for people to express spiritual beliefs, but also provides a home for three WSU students who pay rent and work for the center in exchange for a second home. Campus Crusade for Christ: The Campus Crusade for Christ has been a part of WSU since the early 70s as part of the national organization. Presently, the Campus Crusade for Christ is on an expansion campus basis with their sister organization at Utah State University. They provide a non-denominational service to challenge students in their faith. Meetings occur on aone-on-one basis for students, or at a weekly meeting in Wasatch Residence Hall. The meetings are open to anyone interested in meeting other Christian students. Campus Crusade for Christ holds a quarterly function open to all students, and also brings in many Open Hour and Convocation hour speakers. Last December a group of people from Weber State and Utah State went to the annual Christmas Conference in Portland, Oregon. There they met with speakers and participated innon-denominational study of the Bible and its teachings. John Knight is a faculty member here at Weber State and is also an associate staff member of the Campus Crusade For Christ. "We provide an opportunity for students to meet with other Christian students," said Knight, "so students can learn to share their faith with others." |