Maniac, which Religion class did you take? I'm taking The Bible and just curious which one you took.
The Bible as well. I know the Bible pretty well and assumed the class would be easy. It wasn't. I'm pretty sure every religion class at TCU sucks. It's just something you have to suffer through for a semester. I had Johnny Miles at 8am MWF. By far one of my least favorite human beings on this plannet. I could not stand the guy or his class.
I had to do a paper where I visted a church outside of my religion and wrote a paper on it. The Essay Prompt said "Visit a church outside of your faith background and write a 3-5 page paper explaining your experiences. For example, if you're a practicing protestant you can visit a Jewis Synagogue, a Muslim Temple, or a Catholic Mass."
I read the prompt in the context of that it was giving three possible examples. I then went to a Mormon temple the sunday after TCU beat BYU wearing a purple polo and purple tie just to be a smart [Craig James]. We had a few weeks to do the assignment and I did it the very first week. The Monday after visiting the Mormon temple, he asked the class to share our experiences so far. I was the only one that had visited a church yet. I told the class about my experience and Johny Miles nodded his head in approval and told me good job.
3 weeks later when I'm turning in my paper, he grabs mine and says its a zero. In disbelief I ask him "Why? What's the matter" He responded by saying "Mormons don't count... they're more of a cult branched from Christianity rather than a religion. And besides a Mormon temple wasn't listed as an example on the Essay Prompt." I responded saying "But weren't those just examples?? they weren't our only choices were they? You specifically said they're just examples when you assigned the project. And besides, I told you and the entire class that I went to a Mormon Temple 3 weeks ago and you said it was good. If you werent going to accept my paper, why didn't you tell me??" He responded by saying "Maniac, youre in college now. Youre a big boy and should be able to read the prompt on your own. It's not my job to baby you. You're not in high school anymore."
I went to his office afterwards and begged and pleaded for at least particial credit or an oppurtunity to redo the assignment. That zero ended up costing me a 4.0. I got an A- in the class, but i Was pissed beyond belief. By far my worst experience at TCU. I've pretty much really enjoyed every other prof I've had.
My thinking is that Johny Miles is just a bitter man. He's like 5 foot 5<div>& teaches religion for a profession. I'd be pretty bitter about my life too. If you have him, I'd switch. Or at least avoid anything with mormons
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