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LCU resolution condemns attacks against Israel, demands release of hostages

Please find the resolution adopted by the president, faculty, and staff of LCU below: RESOLUTION OF THE PRESIDENT, FACULTY, AND STAFF OF LOUISIANA CHRISTIAN UNIVERSITY WHEREAS, We, the President, Faculty, and Staff of Louisiana Christian University watched in horror at the atrocities and barbaric acts inflicted on the people of Israel by terror on October 7, 2023, and WHEREAS, man is the special creation of God, made in His own image (Genesis 1:26–30). Furthermore, Christ died for all humanity (2 Corinthians 5:15), who were created in His image, adding infinite value and dignity to every person of every race, gender, and age, and  WHEREAS, the Scriptures clearly teach that it is the duty of Christians to seek peace with all people through the Spirit of Christ and in accordance with the teachings of Christ (Matthew 5:9, 38–48; 26:52; Romans 12:18–19; 14:19; Hebrews 12:14; 1 Peter 3:10–12), and WHEREAS, we believe that the only remedy for evil in this world is the transforming grace that comes through the gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ (Acts 15:11; Romans 5:15–17; 12:21; Galatians 1:3–4), and WHEREAS, The Israel Academy of Sciences and Humanities, the Council for Higher Education in Israel, and the Israel Science … [Read more...]

Values & Ethics Series addresses today’s popular media effects

By LCU News PINEVILLE, La. (LCU News) - Actress Kayce Clark encouraged Louisiana Christian University students during the 8th Annual Values & Ethics Series, Nov. 2, to use television and other social media that will positively change their minds. “Where there is light, there cannot be darkness,” Clark said. “Unfortunately, today in our media and entertainment landscape, there is no question that what would be considered the darkest fringes of the entertainment industry from decades past has become mainstream. It goes beyond even that. Today, Satan himself has stepped into the spot. That may sound dramatic. But it's true.” Clark, a 2004 alumna with a degree in theatre arts, is the advocacy director for Reflective Media Productions, a company dedicated to creating media resources that promote mental and spiritual wellness. Clark said she once worked in the mainstream media, but it was affecting her negatively. “I worked in the industry for about 15 years professionally, and I loved it, and it was tearing me apart,” she said. “I was no longer having the joy that I had before because I had to choose. I was either a Christian or a performer. There was no middle ground.” After much prayer, Clark said the Lord began … [Read more...]

LCU to unveil MPAC marker Nov. 9

By LCU News PINEVILLE, La. (LCU News) - Louisiana Christian University will honor the legacy that Norman and Lorraine Martin created on campus with the unveiling of a historical marker in front of the Martin Performing Arts Center, Nov. 9 at 11 a.m. The Martins in 1992 donated the funds for this theater arts building, which contains a theatre, television studio, radio station, and media lab, in addition to classrooms and office space. “The University is eternally grateful for the support of Lorraine and Norman Martin,” said LCU President Rick Brewer. “The Martin Performing Arts Center houses some of our most creative academic offerings and is well-used by our faculty and students. The vision Mr. and Mrs. Martin and President and Mrs. Lynn had for the construction of the Performing Arts Center in the early ‘90s continues to live on in the hundreds of students who have been part of the transformational academic experience of theater and media arts at Louisiana Christian University for the past 30 years.” Robert L. Lynn was president of Louisiana College from 1975 through 1997. Norman and Lorraine Martin were married for 69 years, until his death in 2020. They spent their lives giving back to the community they so deeply … [Read more...]