Conventional wisdom says American universities that have lost their religious roots are places where neither spiritual longings nor moral boundaries can get a hearing. Donna Freitas, a religion professor at Boston University, says students themselves defy this wisdom … ‘There was a turning point during my class when my students came back from spring break. One student admitted out loud that she hated hookup culture–that she was participating in it but that it didn’t make her happy. Suddenly the whole class shifted: They were all shocked to realize they were all unhappy.’
Discussion Starters
Have you discovered members of your group participating in activities against their wishes and/or better judgment? When questioned as to why, what response do they give? Has one member ever stood up for what is right, as well as what they truly desire? If so, what impact did their choice have on the rest of the group?
