The group of 6 disciples at USC decided to respond. We contacted the Dean of Religious Life and teamed up to discuss how best to answer the Daily Trojan's erroneous claims. Not only did the Office respond with their own Letter to the Editor defending the integrity of our group but Dean Rabbi Susan Laemmle and I met with the paper's Editor in person. It was a great relief to find the Editor humble and apologetic for the article's sloppiness and potential slander. She also promised to write a clarification on the article and a personal apology to the church.
While I believe some level of criticism and persecution will always accompany the actions of God's people (2 Timothy 3:12), I also think Paul had it right when he voiced & exercised his right as a Roman citizen so that he could continue to spread the gospel w/ less opposition. Acts 22:25-29.
I read the following scripture to the editor as I shared with her our goal as disciples of Christ to do everything in our power to honor God's name on the earth and share the truth of His son with all the world: "For we are taking pains to do what is right, not only in the eyes of the Lord but also in the eyes of men." 2 Corinthians 8:21
Read the article & clarification by pasting the url below into your browser:
http://media.www.dailytrojan.com/media/storage/paper679/news/2007/10/12/News/Professor.Warns.That.Cults.May.Target.Students-3029528.shtml
Read the Office of Religious Life's response by pasting the url below into your browser:
http://media.www.dailytrojan.com/media/storage/paper679/news/2007/10/18/Opinion/Letters-3039898.shtml
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