Religion and Politics

Bible Studies Prevail Over Beer Pong in New Faith-Based Dorms at Alabama University

The Associated Press covers the opening of a faith-based dorm at Troy University, a public college. Residents go through an application process complete with recommendation letters, and housing regulations include a ban on alcohol and a minimum GPA. The article notes, “While private universities with religious affiliation often impose rules in accordance with a particular faith, such living arrangements are rare at public universities, renewing a frequent debate about the separation of church and state.”

Read at The Associated Press

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