What in the World!

A news service about Bob Jones University prepared for the incredulous.

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So we have to use CCM just to stay in business.

We have to give the people what they want.

We'll use rock music to worship God, and the worship will purify the music.

Exactly no one ever said that.

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In September 1955, BJU's Voice of the Alumni announced the tunnel construction. Note the second (bolded) paragraph:

The first units of the two-million dollar-plus building program are under way. A completely modern nursery building was ready for occupancy at the opening of school in September. The contemporary design is exceptionally attractive and complements the other campus buildings. The well-equipped building has a large fenced-in play area. The unit is filling a great need and is being utilized to the fullest extent to make life more pleasant for campus children and their parents. A new heating distribution system has been installed throughout the campus. Over a mile of concrete tunnel, six feet by six feet, has been poured, and convenient entrances allow easy maintenance any place in the vast network of ste[a]m traps. The tops have become additional sidewalks. Construction is under way on a new girls' dormitory. It will be the third building in succession, and is being erected next to NELL SUNDAY HALL. The new building will be an exact duplication exteriorly of the present dormitories and will provide adequate housing for scores of girls. In addition to this, fourteen new pre-fabricated houses were erected on the campus. They are now being occupied by faculty and staff members. Immediate plans call for the construction of a Fine Arts Building which was started September 12. This will be one of the most beautiful and interesting buildings on campus. Following that, a new gymnasium, which will include a regulation size basketball court, a swimming pool, and complete indoor athletic facilities, will be erected. The current expansion program at Bob Jones University is another evidence of the Lord's blessing on the school, the Founder, the President, the Board, and the Administration. Every person who has ever set foot on Bob Jones University Campus has truly been in the middle of a miracle.

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A trombone?

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Well, they are less out in 2025 than they were in 2024. Will that keep them chugging along? How?

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BJU insiders tell WutBJU that the tunnels that run 1.5 miles under the BJU campus are "crumbling."

Steve Pettit walked through the tunnels in the pandemic. You can watch his tour. He describes the tunnels as being built in 1954-55. So they are 70 years old.

I've got a bunch of other details in my archives. But I wanted to feature their status. If the tunnels "crumble," the sidewalks go with it.

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So now annihilating Amalekites is like having a drum set on the sanctuary platform.

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I don't know who the preacher boy is here.

Furman historian, Judith Bainbridge, covers chain gangs in Greenville county here.

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Again -- it's really important for fundamentalists to imagine Old Testament rules in a New Testament world.

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This is Class of 1949 James Wilbur Harwell from Atlanta, Georgia. He's a Methodist and a Bible and Speech major.

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And this one is serious.

Because the accused has successfully skirted any public oversight -- WutBJU can't even find her mugshot -- and because the victims are children, WutBJU is going to keep the specifics of this case under wraps for the time being.

The long and the short of it is this: a BJU graduate from the 1990s who resides in Greenville County has been accused of three charges.

3812-Domestic / Domestic Violence, 2nd degree

2481-Children / Unlawfully place a child at risk of or cause harm or willfully abandon the child

2481-Children / Unlawfully place a child at risk of or cause harm or willfully abandon the child

These are serious misdemeanors and involve "moderate bodily injury." The accused faces up to 3 years in prison or significant fines.

WutBJU will keep up with the details of the case and document as they come to light.

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CCM is false fire, a blasphemous form of worship. The tragic actions of Nadab and Abihu offering strange fire illustrates this problem.

Greg is working really, really hard to resurrect Old Testament regulations for 2025.

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So the BJU admins are boasting to each other that the Bob Jones Elementary school will keep them in the black. Are they serious about this?

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Two hands raised among this literally captive audience.

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#9 Bush, Bob Jones University, and a Hypocritical Moment

Have you seen Rich Merritt's recent videos! They are must see tv!

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Maybe the dialogue would go like this: "Is your church dead and lifeless? Do your services need some excitement and power? Then you need to have this dynamic, committed group of the hottest Christian artists today to come and put the life back nto your ministry."

In 2025, this sounds hilarious. Did it actually happen in 2003?

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The total revenue from the University tuition and fees went down in 2025 -- from declining enrollment and steep discounts most likely.

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More liquor store evangelism.

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