compl3x Posted January 12, 2017 Share Posted January 12, 2017 Quote Bible students have been warned they may see distressing images while studying the crucifixion of Jesus. Universities are issuing a range of warnings to students in case they feel the need to leave lessons due to graphic content. Others include veterinary students being warned they will be working with dead mice, archaeology students that they will see a skeleton and forensic science pupils that they will be studying blood. Critics say the move will create a "snowflake" generation of students unable to cope with the world. The University of Glasgow, part of the elite Russell Group, has introduced the warnings to its theology students studying Creation to Apocalypse: Introduction to the Bible (Level 1). In one lecture about Jesus, it warned students it "contains graphic scenes of the crucifixion" adding that it would be flagged up to students beforehand. The same centre has issued warnings to its veterinary students who work with dead animals and those studying Contemporary Society who will be discussing illness and violence. It has defended the move saying it is to protect pupils' mental health. A spokesman for Glasgow University said: “We have an absolute duty of care to all of our students and where it is felt course material may cause potential upset or concern warnings may be given.” Forensic science students at Strathclyde University have been given a "verbal warning at the beginning of some lectures where sensitive images, involving blood patterns, crime scenes and bodies are in the presentation". At Stirling University archaeology students were given advanced warning that they would be shown an image of a well-preserved archaeological body in case they found it "a bit gruesome". It has also told its gender studies students: “We cannot anticipate or exclude the possibility that you may encounter material which is triggering [ie, which can trigger a negative reaction] and we urge that you take all necessary precautions to look after yourself in and around the programme.” In some case students are allowed to absent themselves from the class and lecturers are advised to check on them later in the day. Scottish Tory education spokesperson Liz Smith said it was just "ridiculous". "Universities are meant to be a place of learning where concepts are challenged and tricky subjects debated," she said. "That will become increasingly difficult if they go too far out of their way to ensure everything survives the politically correct test. Some of the examples set out here are patently ridiculous." http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2017/01/05/crucifixion-maybe-distressing-theology-students-warned/ Dumb, da, dumb, dumb, dumb, dumb, dumb. +devHead, stephaniepifer and DocM 3 Share Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
restroom Posted January 12, 2017 Share Posted January 12, 2017 Now what you may see next could be disturbing kids. Yes - humpty dumpty fell off the wall and sadly, did break his crown. Turn away now if you are a total wuss. Pusska In Boots, +devHead, Son_Of_Dad and 1 other 4 Share Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tomo Posted January 12, 2017 Share Posted January 12, 2017 More PC rubbish, what happens when these people get out into the big bad world and face any number of more traumatic experiences? Kids need to be exposed to difficult situations, obviously in a controlled way, in order to be able to face the world confidently. Pusska In Boots, margrave, Emn1ty and 1 other 4 Share Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
restroom Posted January 12, 2017 Share Posted January 12, 2017 10 minutes ago, Tomo said: More PC rubbish, what happens when these people get out into the big bad world and face any number of more traumatic experiences? Kids need to be exposed to difficult situations, obviously in a controlled way, in order to be able to face the world confidently. Yep. Don't DARE sing baa baa black sheep... it could be offensive. Pusska In Boots, ramesees and Tomo 3 Share Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Son_Of_Dad Posted January 12, 2017 Share Posted January 12, 2017 9 minutes ago, Tomo said: what happens when these people get out into the big bad world and face any number of more traumatic experiences? I can't imagine anything would prepare someone for the real world more than bible class....... Brys, Jim K, Pusska In Boots and 1 other 4 Share Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+John. Subscriber¹ Posted January 12, 2017 Subscriber¹ Share Posted January 12, 2017 I never thought I would see the word "triggering" in an official document. I'm ashamed at this, especially from a place that is designed to educate people, not hide them from events (whether they happened or not). DConnell and ramesees 2 Share Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jnelsoninjax Posted January 12, 2017 Share Posted January 12, 2017 What's next, the medical courses are going to be too graphic for those who are studying to become a Doctor? Let's not forget that med students might see a corpse, and therefore be traumatized for life! DConnell 1 Share Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldtimefighter Posted January 12, 2017 Share Posted January 12, 2017 (edited) Agree 100%! Kids are way to protected these days... How are these sheltered kids going to be able to handle seeing a real life crucifixion when they get out in the real word? LOL Kidding aside... The other examples were stupid but I can see how an image of a crucifixion could be unsettling to someone who didn't grow up going to that type of church. Hell, I am a recovering Catholic and the crucifixion is still creepy to me but than again all religions are weird cults. Edited January 12, 2017 by oldtimefighter DocM 1 Share Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
margrave Posted January 12, 2017 Share Posted January 12, 2017 This is bad comedy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DConnell Member Posted January 12, 2017 Member Share Posted January 12, 2017 I could almost see this in a grade school class - crucifixion was a pretty nasty form of execution. But in a college class? Meanwhile, Catholic school kids see a representation of the Crucifixion every day in school without being triggered. What does it say when your average 6 year old is made of sterner stuff than the college students? At what point is "fragility" taught as a life skill? +Raze 1 Share Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dick Montage Posted January 12, 2017 Share Posted January 12, 2017 Is this actually true? If so, then this is ridiculous! But if not, it's more right wing propaganda. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brys Posted January 12, 2017 Share Posted January 12, 2017 What's funny is to read something about "university" and people worrying how it may or may not inflict the education of the "kids". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jason S. Global Moderator Posted January 12, 2017 Global Moderator Share Posted January 12, 2017 Just now, DConnell said: Meanwhile, Catholic school kids see a representation of the Crucifixion every day in school without being triggered. What does it say when your average 6 year old is made of sterner stuff than the college students? i think catholic school students are way more scarred for life than any precious snowflake seeing some "trigger" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DConnell Member Posted January 12, 2017 Member Share Posted January 12, 2017 2 minutes ago, Jason S. said: i think catholic school students are way more scarred for life than any precious snowflake seeing some "trigger" Is the religion-bashing really relevant here? Can we please keep that sort of thing in the Official Religion thread where it belongs? +Raze 1 Share Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jason S. Global Moderator Posted January 12, 2017 Global Moderator Share Posted January 12, 2017 1 minute ago, DConnell said: Is the religion-bashing really relevant here? Can we please keep that sort of thing in the Official Religion thread where it belongs? i'd say your comment was just a blatant. (and relevant) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DConnell Member Posted January 12, 2017 Member Share Posted January 12, 2017 1 minute ago, Jason S. said: i'd say your comment was just a blatant. (and relevant) All I was saying was that if a 6 year old can handle it, a college student should be able to. I only mentioned Catholic School at all because it was relevant as a venue in which children see a representation of a crucifixion every day. Your comment was just religion-bashing, which has its own thread. +Raze 1 Share Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
compl3x Posted January 12, 2017 Author Share Posted January 12, 2017 Let's try to keep this focused on how utterly stupid trigger-warnings in this context are. I wonder why they didn't consider a trigger warning for the title "Creation to Apocalypse: Introduction to the Bible (Level 1)." The Apocalypse sounds pretty scary. Maybe the campus website should have spoiler text code added so you can only read the scary thing if you want to. DConnell 1 Share Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DocM Posted January 12, 2017 Share Posted January 12, 2017 The snowflakes...So sick of em. Safety zones, triggers, etc. All from a generation who played sports where no score was kept, they were always told they were wonderful and special, grades were calculated on steep curves, everyone gets into college, no one is to blame for their actions and they're shocked to hear others disagree with their assumptions. Most of the generation is hardwired to be Valley Girls, one step away from Sly Stallone coming out of the deep freeze Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hum Posted January 13, 2017 Share Posted January 13, 2017 and the real historical Christ, wasn't nailed up. DConnell 1 Share Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jnelsoninjax Posted January 13, 2017 Share Posted January 13, 2017 10 minutes ago, Hum said: and the real historical Christ, wasn't nailed up. Really? Where do you get your info? Dick Montage 1 Share Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hum Posted January 13, 2017 Share Posted January 13, 2017 from God DConnell 1 Share Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DConnell Member Posted January 13, 2017 Member Share Posted January 13, 2017 11 hours ago, Hum said: and the real historical Christ, wasn't nailed up. Not as commonly depicted, at least. It's common knowledge that the nail was put through the wrist rather than the hand. But crucifix manufacturers generally go with tradition rather than accuracy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
margrave Posted January 13, 2017 Share Posted January 13, 2017 Won't someone think of the snowflakes.... They're helpless, and need support. For just dollars a day people ... DConnell 1 Share Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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