1. The most misunderstood form of Christianity.
2. Used as slang by Fundamentalists towards anyone who includes all people into salvation, and not just their small cult.
3. The original belief from Jesus time till the 500's when the Church became imperialized by Rome. Most Christians in the East and the West believed this, such as Pantaneus, Clement of Alexandria, Origen, St. Gregory of Nyssa, St. Macrina the Younger, Theodore Montepusa, Diodore of Tarsus, and other such figures. It is also believed that St. John Crystostom, St. Ambrose, St. Basil and St. Gregory Nazanieth. Both Augustine and Basil admitt that most Christians believed in Universal Salvation. The belief was deemed heretical because the emperor Justinian demanded a council to condemn the belief as a heresy in the 500's.
4. They believe that by Jesus death and resurrection, that all will eventually come to salvation. They study the bible in its original context and understand the original greek words in their original use, not the church defined use. Contrary to popular belief, Universalism does not in any way give one a free pass to sin, or underestimate Jesus work on the cross. They still believe in punishment, but not that it is endless and is for corrective purposes. In fact, Universalism is the only form of Christianity that teaches both an all powerful and all loving God who will get rid of sin once and for all, and died not for a few, but insured everyone salvation.
2. Used as slang by Fundamentalists towards anyone who includes all people into salvation, and not just their small cult.
3. The original belief from Jesus time till the 500's when the Church became imperialized by Rome. Most Christians in the East and the West believed this, such as Pantaneus, Clement of Alexandria, Origen, St. Gregory of Nyssa, St. Macrina the Younger, Theodore Montepusa, Diodore of Tarsus, and other such figures. It is also believed that St. John Crystostom, St. Ambrose, St. Basil and St. Gregory Nazanieth. Both Augustine and Basil admitt that most Christians believed in Universal Salvation. The belief was deemed heretical because the emperor Justinian demanded a council to condemn the belief as a heresy in the 500's.
4. They believe that by Jesus death and resurrection, that all will eventually come to salvation. They study the bible in its original context and understand the original greek words in their original use, not the church defined use. Contrary to popular belief, Universalism does not in any way give one a free pass to sin, or underestimate Jesus work on the cross. They still believe in punishment, but not that it is endless and is for corrective purposes. In fact, Universalism is the only form of Christianity that teaches both an all powerful and all loving God who will get rid of sin once and for all, and died not for a few, but insured everyone salvation.
Christian Universalism is the most loving form of Christianity, because they act like the real Jesus, not this angry Jesus the traditionalist teach.
by Jerry1341 May 15, 2010
Texas Christian University is a private university located in Fort Worth, Texas. Home of the Horned Frogs, and LaDainian Tomlinson, aka the best football player in the history of EVER!!!! Bob Schieffer, a popular journalist, also attended TCU. The school colors are purple and white. Basically, the best private Christian school in the state!
Jenna: I went to Dallas Baptist University!
Kasey: Man, really? Nobody goes there. If you want a good Christian college, you better get your butt over to Texas Christian University!
Kasey: Man, really? Nobody goes there. If you want a good Christian college, you better get your butt over to Texas Christian University!
by hey lee! September 16, 2007
A bubble within itself, everyone knows everyones business. Girls are easy and basball guys are whores. Also known as Love Connection University because you well probably get married in the first year.
by XOXOXOGossip Girl March 8, 2009
A Church of Christ University in Lubbock, Texas. Many students either graduate from Lubbock Christian High School or are from out of town. It is commonly referred to as "Love Connection University", because the vast majority of students marry a fellow Chap. LCU is a tight knit community that prides itself on its "Girl's Clubs" and "Boy's clubs". These groups are essentially sororities and fraternities that are rule-bound under the University. Those who choose to abstain from joining a club or playing sports will find themselves struggling to fit in due to the lack of academic activities. LCU is very much a socially focused University.
I live in Lubbock and had never heard of Lubbock Christian University, but they accepted my financial aid... so I came.
by LCUStudent March 30, 2010
A private Christian school in Lakewood, Colorado. Known for it's exploitation of it's students through the facade of faith and Christian principles for financial gain. This once phenomenal institution for one to experience true integration of faith and learning through diverse interesting opinionated staff, deep intellectual courses, and considerate honorable student body has recently fallen into a student body of vipers, brain washing narrow minded professors, and corrupt and/or naive administration who see the students who attend as nothing more than dollar signs.
Girl:"I've had such a terrible time getting my class schedule together this semester. It's like my LDC advisor just wants me to stay in school so I'll pay and really isn't interested in offering me good advice for my college career."
Boy: "Colorado Christian University didn't even give me an advisor till my junior year..."
Boy: "Colorado Christian University didn't even give me an advisor till my junior year..."
by Franklin Ovation April 1, 2009
The #97 ranked college in the nation. One of the largest endowments in the country (1.3 BILLION!) and one of the best fan bases in college sports. Unlike LSU, our athletes have to actually be in class to get a grade, not out chasing hogs and bling blingin' in Baton Rouge. But I digress. TCU also is one of the few universities in the nation to have a seperate fund just for campus upkeep. Which is why the campus looks better than a Scarlett Johansson and Jessica Alba sandwich on a beautiful Fort Worth day. TCU is also compared to Boise State University. Why? I am not sure. Boise State has some of the most classless, livestock violating fans in the nation. Meanwhile TCU fans are running the DFW metroplex like a Formula 1 racecar. BSU somehow got the "University" label even though they aren't even as good as Idaho State or the University of Idaho academically. BSU students are there for one reason and that is to pollute home games with their immense body odor and toothless smiles when Kellen Moore throws a touchdown. TCU is also compared to Southern Methodist University. SMU was the only college to get the Death Penalty for their football violations.
Boise High School kid: "Man I wish I could get into Boise State!"
University of Idaho student: "Just open the door, and do the connect the dots and you're in from what I've heard."
Texas Christian University student: "How many Rhodes Scholars do you have?"
BSU student: "I don't work in construction!"
University of Idaho student: "Just open the door, and do the connect the dots and you're in from what I've heard."
Texas Christian University student: "How many Rhodes Scholars do you have?"
BSU student: "I don't work in construction!"
by Tony Horton January 12, 2012
A university in north-west Lubbock, Texas that no one in Lubbock remembers or cares that it exist. Has a decent baseball team but overall just flat-out sucks.
Lubbock Christian University Student: "Hey I go to Lubbock Christian" Texas Tech Student: Where the fuck is that?
by hookemyea February 3, 2011