by Andy Alexis-Baker 23 March 2010With media from all over the U.S. in attendance, Goshen College played the national anthem for the first time today. Before playing the anthem they announced that Goshen is a “Christ-centered” institution which believes in peace. Then, after several statements about the college’s core identity, hospitality and welcome, and respect for people’s differing opinions, they [...]
by Andy Alexis-Baker 20 February 2010Many people say they stand during the national anthem as a sign of respect to those around them, even if they do not sing the words themselves. Indeed, some people do not think the anthem glorifies war. Instead they claim that it merely describes a battle scene in which the flag remains even though a [...]
