Students to visit Germany, Israel, Romania and more through summer trips This summer, Liberty students will travel the United States and the world to visit historical sites, seize outreach opportunities and participate in national competitions through various trips organized by LU Send, with eight international trips traveling to Germany, Greece, Romania, Israel and Ghana, along with others. Many of the […]
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A once-in-a-lifetime trip gives students a new perspective Growing up in a Christian home and going to church each Sunday, I was well-informed about Bible stories and how, though we call them “stories,” they are actual historical ac- counts of God interacting with his people. But, it wasn’t until traveling to Israel this past winter break that the Bible took […]
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Christians must stand in opposition to attacks on Jewish college students From racist Halloween costumes to freedom of speech issues, universities have been home to a number of controversies. Yet, one of the most under-reported and least acknowledged issues is the growth of anti-Semitism at many campuses in the U.S. This may seem strange to many Americans. Anti-Semitism seems like […]
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Liberty continues Israeli support Ever since Dr. Jerry Falwell founded Liberty University in 1971, the school has been a strong supporter of Israel. Israeli Ambassador to the U.S. Ron Dermer spoke to students in Convocation Feb. 19. Dermer began by thanking President Jerry Falwell and the Falwell family for their support of Israel over the years. “It is crystal clear […]
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LU Send announces dates and information concerning its first flagship trips “We don’t want to just be going into places and leaving our American footprint,” Student Development Coordinator Weston Martin said. “We want to be sensitive to the cultures around us, but we also want to learn and share different ideas and opinions as well.” LU Send recently announced its […]
Read moreA call to action, asking students to remain informed on the Israeli state. To the Editor: Students at Liberty often hear that we live in this “bubble.” Now, whether the people saying this are referring to our Biblical beliefs or to the Vines Center, I cannot quite be sure, but when I do hear it, I cannot help but think […]
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U.S. president says “no” to key Middle East ally amidst escalating turmoil I guess I should laugh to keep from crying. Yemen’s U.S.-backed government, touted by President Barack Obama as a model for dealing with al Qaeda and the Middle East, according the MSNBC’s Joe Scarborough, crumbled overnight last week. Additionally, Saudi Arabia’s King Abdullah died Friday, Jan. 23, leaving […]
Read moreLeaders gather to discuss Israel The Stand With Israel Rally took place in the Upper Senate Park in Washington, D.C., Sunday, Oct. 5 with more than 70 Liberty University students in attendance. Christian conservative speakers and Liberty University’s Senior Class President Chelsea Andrews took the stage to voice their support for the nation of Israel. Students followed Andrews along New […]
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Liberty University carries on the passion of its founder by supporting Israel Inscribed into stone above the world’s greatest Holocaust memorial are the Hebrew words “yad vashem.” Literally translated, the phrase reads “a place and a name.” Taken from the Lord’s promise to his people in Isaiah 56:5, these words stand as a testament to the endurance of the nation […]
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