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The Student News Site of Biola University

The Chimes
The Student News Site of Biola University

The Chimes

Fuller Theological Seminary sued for expelling LGBTQ students

Fuller Theological Seminary sued for expelling LGBTQ students
The nearby evangelical seminary's legal battle could determine how community standards at Christian universities apply to LGBTQ individuals.
Micah Kim, Managing Editor • January 18, 2020

Fuller Theological Seminary, a multi-denominational Christian evangelical seminary in Pasadena is facing a lawsuit that alleges that the institution violated anti-discrimination laws by expelling students for being married to someone of the same sex. The second plaintiff, Nathan Brittsan, joined plaintiff...

Azusa reaffirms biblical standard for student couples

people walking past a sign that says azusa pacific
Azusa and Biola have competitive differences but the same deep calling.
Logan Zeppieri, Opinions Editor • October 13, 2018

Biola’s volleyball victory over Azusa Pacific University during the Oct. 3 Cornerstone Cup rivalry game was an immense cause for celebration. However, two days prior to the game, there was a cause for celebration that seemed to glide under the radar. Amid a report from Zu Media, Azusa Pacific’s...

Mark Yarhouse encourages further discussion on navigating sexual identity

Mark Yarkhouse
Speaker advises empathizing with others and allowing them to thrive without shame.
Megan Josep, Design Editor • January 31, 2018

As part of Biola’s efforts to participate in the difficult conversations that have swept the country, Student Development held discussions in chapel on sexual identity for the Contemporary Issues Lecture Series on Jan. 22-24. YARHOUSE DISCUSSES THE IMPORTANCE OF HOSPITABLE LOVE Mark Yarhouse,...

Community wakes up to diversity

Caroline Sommers/ THE CHIMES
Administration follows up on the Living Out Kingdom Diversity event.
Daisy Gonzalez, Writer • November 16, 2016
Administration follows up on the Living Out Kingdom Diversity event.

Solidarity exists through transparent conversations

Elise Kelly/THE CHIMES
NakID Ministries provides a safe community for students seeking open discussion on sexuality and faith.
Elise Kelly, Writer • October 28, 2015
NakID Ministries provides a safe community for students seeking open discussion on sexuality and faith.

A Day in the Life: From glamorous to Godliness

After years of finding his identity in homosexuality and fame, Becket Cook pursues ministry through Talbot. | Photo courtesy of Becket Cook
After years of finding his identity in homosexuality and fame, Becket Cook pursues ministry through Talbot.
Elise Kelly, Writer • September 29, 2015
After years of finding his identity in homosexuality and fame, Becket Cook pursues ministry through Talbot.

Purity culture mirrors sexual abuse

Photo illustration by Melanie Kim/THE CHIMES
The modesty and purity movements within the evangelical church stunted a generation’s ability to face and understand their sexuality without shame.
Joe West, Writer • March 18, 2015
The modesty and purity movements within the evangelical church stunted a generation’s ability to face and understand their sexuality without shame.