Melissa Kendall
Are you interested in understanding the Bible better?
Perhaps you have questions about Christianity and never knew whom to ask? Or maybe, you are just looking for a friendly group to share your feelings about God with. If so, you may want to check out Pierce Christians United.
The club meets every Wednesday to discuss different Biblical topics, God and getting to know each other. In addition to meetings, the club also puts on events, such as the movie event that took place last Thursday after Club Rush.
They are planning to put on a concert in December which, like all of their events, will be open to everyone. The club is also planning to have a toy drive for Christmas, according to club president Daniel Estay.
“(Pierce Christians United) is a great place to meet people who know and have a committed relationship with God,” said Estay, who is a history major. “Not only are they cool people, but they are compassionate and they really care for you.”
“Everyone is welcome to come,” said club vice-president Shani Simms. “God and Jesus are for everybody. It’s not about religion, but about knowing God, because he loves us so much and people should know.”
Gabriel Figueroa, club-media director and business major, explained the workings of the club further by saying it is about learning the difference between religion and relationship. It is less about the structure of religion and what to do and not do, he said, and more about discovering a relationship with Jesus Christ.
“At the end of the day, it all comes down to the real broad and general rule, which is to love everybody,” Figueroa said. “It’s basically the golden rule; do onto others as you want others to do onto you.”
When asked about the lecture series on separation of church and state recently hosted on campus, Simms voiced that she believes they should be kept separate.
“I don’t think religion should be forced on anybody. In order to keep our freedoms we have to keep them separate,” Simms said.
Figueroa agreed.
“It should be separate. It’s a system of checks and balances for both (politics and the church). The church has more freedom this way, and religion won’t corrupt politics,” he said.
Pierce Christians United meets every Wednesday on the Student Community Center lawn from 12:45 to 1:45 p.m.