If things are this bad, what does a university even mean, anyway? What’s its purpose? As a culture, we’ve decided that the university is not a place to learn the truth, grow in virtue, form scholarly saints, produce civilized ladies and gentlemen, or even provide much in terms of vocational training. It has become a place of credentialing, networking, hedonistic partying, progressive conditioning, and sports franchising. The Ivy League schools in particular still produce a mystique based upon their past accomplishments and heady social connections. They are portals to power, status, and elite influence. Is this respect now merited if the academic rigor isn’t there? Or has the glory been tarnished and faded? Their incoming students can’t read books. You tell me.
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St. Jude's Anglican Church
We are a parish of the Reformed Episcopal Church. We have been worshiping together in the greater Richmond area for over a decade. We’d love to have you join us for Christian worship in the rich Anglican tradition.
