Loma Linda....How strict are they?

[Sprgrover]

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He said he was gay in another thread

I figured as much, unless the post had been edited. Thanks!

 

[BiteWing]

That doesn't mean there are three levels to heaven. And why don't you guys start a mormon thread...this was supposed to be for Loma Linda

Maybe you can enlighten us Minister Johnson.

 

[Johnson22]

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[Zurik5]

Interesting discussion, here?s one for Catholicism:

 

[DMD_hopeful]

Quick question

I applied to LLU and am having reservations already. I did receive their secondary application and consider myself to be lucky from what I have heard. I am not a religious person and am kind of shocked that religion plays such a part in this school. I know they are SDA and by definition that means they are heavy duty religious but I figured this is a professional school and as such shouldn?t be wrought with all their beliefs.

To my question... I am Jewish. Does this exclude me from LLU? I know they say they accept all denominations but that still doesn't console me. I am not religious at all and have a hard time believing that everyone there is SDA or a heavily religious person.. So I figure how bad can it be. I have heard that LLU is a great school and would very much like to spend my four years there but not if it's going to be a four year bible (or the SDA equivalent) school.

Does anyone have any comments or suggestions?

If I do gain acceptance there I by no means intend to interfere or deviate from their rules and beliefs. I will conduct myself in a respectful manner in accordance with their guidelines.

 

[BiteWing]

Quick question

I applied to LLU and am having reservations already. I did receive their secondary application and consider myself to be lucky from what I have heard. I am not a religious person and am kind of shocked that religion plays such a part in this school. I know they are SDA and by definition that means they are heavy duty religious but I figured this is a professional school and as such shouldn?t be wrought with all their beliefs.

To my question... I am Jewish. Does this exclude me from LLU? I know they say they accept all denominations but that still doesn't console me. I am not religious at all and have a hard time believing that everyone there is SDA or a heavily religious person.. So I figure how bad can it be. I have heard that LLU is a great school and would very much like to spend my four years there but not if it's going to be a four year bible (or the SDA equivalent) school.

Does anyone have any comments or suggestions?

If I do gain acceptance there I by no means intend to interfere or deviate from their rules and beliefs. I will conduct myself in a respectful manner in accordance with their guidelines.

Anyone is welcome at LLU. Of course, they are a private school that caters to SDA's, so there will obviously be some bias. I figure being Jewish is a plus...I mean, both the Jew's and SDA's sabbath is on the same day!

 

[cuspidarrow]

What if you are not Christian! is there any chance to get in?!!!? 😕

I don't know too much about Loma Linda, but I know this guy who happens to be Adventist and had a low 2'ish gpa. He got rejected from LLU, but after being rejected from all other schools, wrote an appealing letter to LLU emphasizing his religion. He was accepted in two weeks!!

 

[edkNARF]

I have seen post about how the Loma Linda secondary is full of religious questions. Would someone mind posting a few of these questions. I am not planning on applying there, I am just curious.

 

[ItsGavinC]

Please keep the thread on the topic of LLU or it will be moved. Thanks.

 

[Sprgrover]

...and (I) am kind of shocked that religion plays such a part in this school. I know they are SDA and by definition that means they are heavy duty religious but I figured this is a professional school and as such shouldn?t be wrought with all their beliefs...To my question... I am Jewish. Does this exclude me from LLU?

Adventist doctrine holds its members to not only be Adventist in church but the other six days of the week. As such, religion (and by that I mean their ethics, values, approach to society, and so on) is infused with all aspects of daily life and informs not only their concept of self but their perception of the world and their role within it. Of course those individuals not familiar with Adventism might be surprised by how much religion is integrated into their education system (which is the second largest private education system in the world behind the Catholics) and that is only natural. For Adventist healthcare professionals their service towards their community and the world at large is really one-in-the-same with their belief system. Thus it should be expected that their beliefs and values play a part in their admissions cycle, curriculum, and over-all attitude of the school.

Being Jewish will not be held against you at all, trust me. As BiteWing has mentioned, Adventists adhere to the Jewish sabbath and align themselves with a lot of prinicples of Judiasm. You have stated that you aren't religious, but if you are invited for an interview, I would expect them to bring this up (if you have made them aware of this personal fact) and as such you should have some answers for them. They will probably be delighted and intrgued (that is my hunch).

Of course LLU caters to SDA students, but they by no means restrict their applicant pool to those that have graduated from one of their four-year colleges or universities. They are interested in candidates that share or appreciate, on some level, their values and will at least respect them while in attendance. It sounds to me like you would fit in at LLU. And for the record, I have met both doctors and dentists alike that are not Adventist who attended LLU and said they really enjoyed it and didn't feel that they were flogged by religion at all. I hope this helps! 🙂

 

[DMD_hopeful]

Adventist doctrine holds its members to not only be Adventist in church but the other six days of the week. As such, religion (and by that I mean their ethics, values, approach to society, and so on) is infused with all aspects of daily life and informs not only their concept of self but their perception of the world and their role within it. Of course those individuals not familiar with Adventism might be surprised by how much religion is integrated into their education system (which is the second largest private education system in the world behind the Catholics) and that is only natural. For Adventist healthcare professionals their service towards their community and the world at large is really one-in-the-same with their belief system. Thus it should be expected that their beliefs and values play a part in their admissions cycle, curriculum, and over-all attitude of the school.

Being Jewish will not be held against you at all, trust me. As BiteWing has mentioned, Adventists adhere to the Jewish sabbath and align themselves with a lot of prinicples of Judiasm. You have stated that you aren't religious, but if you are invited for an interview, I would expect them to bring this up (if you have made them aware of this personal fact) and as such you should have some answers for them. They will probably be delighted and intrgued (that is my hunch).

Thanks for the info.

 

[ItsGavinC]

I am not a religious person and am kind of shocked that religion plays such a part in this school. I know they are SDA and by definition that means they are heavy duty religious but I figured this is a professional school and as such shouldn?t be wrought with all their beliefs.

I'm sorry, but I think this statement is ridiculous. First, they are a PRIVATE school and as such can do whatever they deem fit.

Secondly, nobody is tying your hands to apply there.

 

[Sprgrover]

Thanks for the info.

You're welcome.

 

[DMD_hopeful]

I'm sorry, but I think this statement is ridiculous. First, they are a PRIVATE school and as such can do whatever they deem fit.

Secondly, nobody is tying your hands to apply there.

Sorry you think my statement is ridiculous. I realize they are a private school and being such they can pretty much do as they please. However, I know people who have attended religious schools and were not subject to many of the school's religious beliefs. What shocked me is that this is a professional school and I didn't think religion would play such a large part in their curriculum. I guess I am wrong. That being said, I could care less if I have to wear a monks robe and bake bread while attending LLU. I have heard great things about this school, which is the reason I applied there.. No one forced me except myself.

 

[ItsGavinC]

Sorry you think my statement is ridiculous. I realize they are a private school and being such they can pretty much do as they please. However, I know people who have attended religious schools and were not subject to many of the school's religious beliefs. What shocked me is that this is a professional school and I didn't think religion would play such a large part in their curriculum. I guess I am wrong. That being said, I could care less if I have to wear a monks robe and bake bread while attending LLU. I have heard great things about this school, which is the reason I applied there.. No one forced me except myself.

Cool, I understand what you are saying. When I read your other post it seemed like you were complaining (I probably read too much into it).

Just remember that all dental schools are schools or colleges under a larger university umbrella--none are stand alone schools. As such they are governed by the same laws and ethics that govern the entire university system from which they spring.

 

[jk5177]

All this reminds me of what it is like to be a Buddhist. I'm a vegetarian and I don't eat any onions and garlics. Of course, I can if I want to, but eating pungent plants increase my sexual desires. This may lead to inappropriate sexual behaviors that have scathing effects on the spirit.

I do drink caffeine on a regulated basis though.

Loma Linda U. seems really interesting to me now.

 

[trypmo]

[....]eating pungent plants increase my sexual desires. [....]

Seriously?? Because if it is, then that's really interesting. I'd never heard of that before.

 

[jheidenr]

I'm sure that Dr. Gasmo could tell us more about that

 

[Sprgrover]

I'm sure that Dr. Gasmo could tell us more about that

 

[LSJST5]

I go to Loma LInda and trust me very good people.
I am not at all religious but I will tell you that no one is trying to convert you and there are other faiths that attend LLU.
Plus, the chapel is more inspirational stories, it is not hard core praying or bible study...

 

[jk5177]

Tell us more about LLU. It seems to have such a religious mystique.

 

[meehawl]

many of my Christian friends constanly put Mormons and Jehovah's witness in the same category as a cult

Now you know how some of the the zealous messianic Jews must have felt 2000 years ago when some of their former buddies in Rome, Greece, and parts west began saying you didn't have to be an observing Jew (or circumcised!) initially to begin to follow the teachings of the slain prophet Jesus of Nazareth.

What's starts as today's minor cult or schism can become tomorrow's world religion. See also: the schism between Hinduism and Buddhism.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/History_of_Christianity#The_Jewish_background

 

[ItsGavinC]

This thread has left the topic of dentistry and LLU. Religious discussions are always welcome in the Everyone forum.

Closing.