{"id":2408626,"date":"2025-03-02T13:40:02","date_gmt":"2025-03-02T18:40:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/christian-college-alumni-send-clear-message-on-schools-woke-drift\/"},"modified":"2025-03-02T13:43:36","modified_gmt":"2025-03-02T18:43:36","slug":"christian-college-alumni-send-clear-message-on-schools-woke-drift","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/christian-college-alumni-send-clear-message-on-schools-woke-drift\/","title":{"rendered":"Christian College Alumni Send Clear Message on School&#8217;s Woke Drift"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"float:left\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">20<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fchristian-college-alumni-send-clear-message-on-schools-woke-drift%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2408626&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><p>The\u2064 summary discusses the concerns\u2062 of alumni and parents regarding\u200c Wheaton\u200c College, a historically evangelical \u200cinstitution known for producing prominent\u2064 Christian figures like Billy Graham and Jim Elliot. \u200dRecently, \u200dthe college faced scrutiny after it \u2062deleted a congratulatory social media \u2063post for alumnus Russ Vought, a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/im-glad-rush-limbaugh-lived-long-enough-to-get-cancer-and-die-blue-check-leftists-celebrate-rush-limbaughs-death\/\" title=\"\u2018I\u2019m Glad Rush Limbaugh Lived Long Enough To Get Cancer And Die.\u2019 Blue-Check Leftists Celebrate Rush Limbaugh\u2019s Death\">conservative figure<\/a>, following backlash from a progressive \u200cgroup of alumni. This incident prompted thousands of alumni to voice their\u200c worries about the school&#8217;s perceived shift to the left, \u2064citing a lack of responsiveness from the college&#8217;s leadership. They called for\u2062 new leadership and an end \u200dto diversity initiatives, \u2063threatening to <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3YuVZYV\">withdraw\u2063 financial support<\/a> if their concerns are not\u200d addressed. The letter emphasizes a desire for \u2064Wheaton to retain its\u200b evangelical roots and mission in a time when such values are needed.  <\/p>\n<p class=\"readmore\">\n    <button onclick=\"showReadMore()\" id=\"readmorebtn\">Read more&#8230;<\/button>\n<\/p>\n<hr id=\"line\">\n<span id=\"more\"><\/p>\n<p><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><\/p>\n<section> \t\t\t\t<script>console.log(\"ad slot (AC1)\")<\/script><script>console.log(\"ad slot (IC1)\")<\/script><script>console.log(\"ad slot (IC2)\")<\/script><script>console.log(\"ad slot (IC3)\")<\/script><script>console.log(\"ad slot (IC4)\")<\/script><\/p>\n<p>Wheaton College educated some of the greatest Christian heroes in our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/supreme-court-gives-cities-more-power-to-ban-homeless-camps-washington-examiner\/\" title=\"Supreme Court gives cities more power to ban homeless camps - Washington Examiner\">nation&#038;rsquo<\/a>;s history.<\/p>\n<p>From the world-renowned evangelist Billy Graham, to the theologian John Piper, to the courageous missionary Jim Elliot, the humble evangelical college in Illinois once had a substantial track record of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/desperate-pentagon-plans-to-give-potential-recruits-huge-helping-hand-on-entrance-exam\/\" title=\"Pentagon&#039;s Urgent Plan: Boosting Assistance for Recruits&#039; Entrance Exam\">producing graduates<\/a> who advanced the kingdom of Jesus Christ.<\/p>\n<p>But the school&rsquo;s faithfulness is under threat as the institution is increasingly steered to the left.<\/p>\n<p>That steer was most recently seen after the school <a href=\"https:\/\/www.foxnews.com\/politics\/russ-vought-offers-one-word-response-after-his-alma-mater-deletes-message-congratulating-him-confirmation\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">congratulated<\/a> alumnus Russ Vought on social media for his confirmation as director of the White House Office of Management and Budget, a position he also occupied under the first term of President Donald Trump.<\/p>\n<p>Vought is a conservative evangelical Christian and is hardly known for attracting controversy. Wheaton&rsquo;s post was apolitical in nature and simply offered him prayers and support.<\/p>\n<p> <script type=\"text\/javascript\"> \t\t\tif ( getCookie( \"ff_subbed\" ) ) { \t\t\t\tdocument.getElementById(\"stnvideo\").remove() \t\t\t} \t\t<\/script> <\/p>\n<p>But Wheaton, apparently pressured by a small subset of progressive alumni, shortly thereafter deleted the post and apologized.<\/p>\n<p>That incident was a wake-up call to <a href=\"https:\/\/forwheaton.org\/signatories\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">thousands<\/a> of alumni, students, and parents, who signed a <a href=\"https:\/\/forwheaton.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">letter<\/a> addressed to the members of the Wheaton College Board of Trustees and President Philip Ryken voicing concern about the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/non-christian-tucker-carlson-reacts-woke-bishop-blasted-trump\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">woke<\/a> direction of the institution.<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;As alumni and parents, we have sensed Wheaton&rsquo;s drift for some time,&rdquo; the letter said.<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;We&rsquo;ve exchanged anecdotes with each other from our time on campus and from our children currently enrolled,&rdquo; the document added. &ldquo;Many of us have brought our concerns privately to President Ryken and to you, the trustees, hoping to have our concerns resolved privately.&rdquo;<\/p>\n<p>But the letter said there is &ldquo;no evidence that you have seriously heeded our concerns or been vigilant to reverse Wheaton&rsquo;s drift.&rdquo;<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;As such, we are now compelled to publicly air these concerns and take additional steps in the hope of seeing necessary change,&rdquo; the letter continued. &ldquo;We are not doing this out of anger, frustration, or spite, but out of deep love for Wheaton College and the profound good it has done in countless lives, and can still do.&rdquo;<\/p>\n<p>The signatories called for new leadership, demanded an end of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/trump-department-education-drops-hammer-discovering-600-million-going-toward-divisive-propaganda-schools\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">diversity<\/a> efforts at the school, requested an audit to ensure faculty and staff are aligned with the statement of faith, and otherwise laid out an expectation of keeping the school faithful and free from progressive drift.<\/p>\n<p>Until that time, the signatories vowed to &ldquo;cease all financial support&rdquo; to Wheaton and promised to recommend that friends, family, and fellow church members refrain from sending their children to the school.<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;God has poured out tremendous blessings on many schools that have chosen a path of bold, broad-shouldered Christianity in this moment, regardless of where it places them on a political spectrum,&rdquo; the letter said.<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;Christian students and parents want a college that will shape them into the kinds of countercultural people who will walk boldly into the wind in the strength of Christ, wherever He leads them.&rdquo;<\/p>\n<p>Wheaton and its leadership has a clear choice before them.<\/p>\n<p>If they continue caving to the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/anti-christian-scene-west-wing-goes-viral-arent-falling-anymore\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">mob<\/a>, they will completely lose their witness, and in a few decades we will probably see rainbow flags adorning their chapels and academic halls, just like countless other once-faithful <a href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/70-christians-beheaded-church-media-nowhere-found\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Christian<\/a> schools and even entire denominations.<\/p>\n<p>If they return to their evangelical roots, however, they can indeed create <a href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/woke-christian-magazine-wants-sob-stories-border\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">bold<\/a> and broad-shouldered Christians in an age where such Christians are desperately needed.<\/p>\n<div style=\"position: relative;\">\n<div class=\"ff-fancy-header-container\"> \t\t\t \t<\/div>\n<div class=\"entry-submit-correction inner-content\">\n<div class=\"correction-form\">\n<form style=\"display: none;\">\n<div class=\"sc-name-field\"> \t\t\t\t\t\t<label>* Name<\/label> \t\t\t\t\t\t<br \/> \t\t\t\t\t\t<input type=\"text\" name=\"name\" required> \t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n<div class=\"sc--field\"> \t\t\t\t\t\t<label>* <\/label> \t\t\t\t\t\t<br \/> \t\t\t\t\t\t<input type=\"text\" name=\"\" required> \t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n<p> \t\t\t\t\t<label>* Message<\/label> \t\t\t\t\t<br \/> \t\t\t\t\t<textarea name=\"message\" required><\/textarea> \t\t\t\t\t \t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n<div class=\"required-message\" style=\"display: none; 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This modest evangelical institution in Illinois has a strong history of nurturing graduates who furthered the mission of Jesus Christ. However, its commitment is now at risk as the college appears to be shifting leftward. This shift became evident when Wheaton publicly congratulated alumnus Russ Vought on his appointment as director of the White House Office of Management and Budget\u2014a role he previously held during President Trump&#8217;s first term. Vought is a conservative evangelical known for his low-profile stance on controversy, and Wheaton&#8217;s message was neutral, simply offering prayers and support.<\/p>\n<p>However, following pressure from a small group of progressive alumni, Wheaton quickly removed the post and issued an apology. This incident alarmed many alumni, students, and parents who subsequently signed a letter to the Board of Trustees and President Philip Ryken expressing their concerns about the school&#8217;s progressive trajectory. The letter stated that they had noticed this drift for some time through personal experiences shared among themselves regarding their time at Wheaton or their children&#8217;s current enrollment.<\/p>\n<p>Despite previous private discussions with President Ryken and trustees about these issues hoping for resolution behind closed doors, they felt there was &#8220;no evidence&#8221; that their concerns were taken seriously or addressed adequately. Consequently, they felt compelled to voice these issues publicly in hopes of instigating necessary changes\u2014not out of anger but from genuine love for Wheaton College&#8217;s legacy.<\/p>\n<p>The signatories called for new leadership at the school while demanding an end to diversity initiatives and requesting an audit to ensure faculty alignment with its statement of faith\u2014all aimed at maintaining fidelity without progressive influences. They pledged to halt all financial contributions until changes are made while encouraging others not to send their children there either.<\/p>\n<p>The letter emphasized that God has blessed institutions committed to strong Christian values regardless of political affiliations; thus Christian students seek colleges that will prepare them as bold individuals ready to follow Christ\u2019s path wherever it leads them.<\/p>\n<p>Wheaton faces a critical decision: if it continues yielding to external pressures it risks losing its identity entirely\u2014potentially leading down a path similar to other formerly faithful Christian institutions adopting more liberal stances\u2014or if it reaffirms its evangelical foundations can cultivate resilient Christians needed today<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":2408627,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_mo_disable_npp":"","fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Michael-Featured-Image-2025-02-24T152955.397.jpg","fifu_image_alt":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[],"tags":[51384,51383,5152,36456],"class_list":["post-2408626","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","tag-alumni","tag-christian-college","tag-education","tag-woke-culture"],"fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Michael-Featured-Image-2025-02-24T152955.397.jpg","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2408626","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2408626"}],"version-history":[{"count":3,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2408626\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":2408630,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2408626\/revisions\/2408630"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2408627"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2408626"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2408626"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2408626"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}