let me say, satirical sam, that i agree with you on the importance of grace. without grace, we are nothing. i would also dare to say that we are on the same page as far as true christianity being relational instead of constitutional. i am glad that you want to see harding succeed, as i think this place could be much more effective if others would have the same attitude. however, i don't think harding values policies more than people. this is a true statement for some, as some people are just jerks. however, if you really believe that harding is full of pharisaical legalists (or policy nazis as you seemed to apply above), i think you have missed out on meeting some truly wise and genuine teachers and faculty (who comprise the majority), who really do care for students as individuals. i know that i have made some great relationships with these individuals, and i hope others can too. before you assume that the decisions of a few represent the views and beliefs of the whole.

ps: your picture of that kid (or is it you) is pretty funny.

i just figured that if sam can say anything he wants about harding, i can say anything i want about sam. it seems to me that someone who seems to have so many issues with an institution, the common sense thing to do would be to leave. i could complain about things that aren't fair or just in life all day long. but, if you realize that institutions are founded by people, and people aren't perfect, then you will realize that, yes, even harding will never be perfect. i hope that blogging isn't the way that most of you spend your life. a digital realm may be a safe place to get away and complain, but the real world requires action and not just rhetoric. in fact, i can think of a carpenter who said the same thing.........