This Student Was Kicked Out Of College For Watching Glee

So the problem with going to college at a fundamentalist christian school like Bob Jones University that's actively working toward returning America to the 1740s is that there are some super ridiculous rules. For example, you can only watch certain TV shows off-campus like Girls and Breaking Bad and reruns of Real Sex. Just kidding. Those shows are most definitely on the banned list.

Chris Peterman, a student at BJU (insert middle school sense of humor here), claims watching Glee on his computer at an off-campus Starbucks got him in big trouble with the school. So much trouble in fact, that they banned him from graduating by suspending him.

While I think we can all agree that the plot doesn't always makes sense on the show, I doubt that's why it's on their unapproved list. I'm going to take a wild guess here and assume it has something to do with their positive portrayal of LGBT students as well as their openess when it comes to discussing teen sexuality.

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Correction: An earlier version of this article mischaracterized Bob Jones University as a "baptist" institution. We regret the error.

Comments

[MrC HP]

11:49 AM on 05/02/2012

What happens if a student has a friend who watches Glee? Do they disown their friendship? What if one of their family members is gay? Do they stop loving them? Are the students at this school so misguided at home they don't know the difference between right-and-wrong and can't judge for themselves (judge--that's God's job, excuse me for the poor word choice; I don't have a college degree)? Once graduated, how do you separate yourself from the godless individuals you will have to work around/with? There's nothing wrong with having rules and values---so many don't nowadays. But how much is too much? It's going to be a rude awakening for the students once they're exposed to the "real" world.

[Ichigo Kurosaki]

12:47 PM on 05/01/2012

A degree from BJU isn't worth the paper it's printed on. BJU is not accredited by ANY group.

The founder of BJU bought most of his art from the Nazis....

[riesenslalom]

10:10 PM on 05/01/2012

Since the Nazis had pretty good taste in art, the walls at BJU must look nice then. The whole lack of accreditation thing should be a red flag though.

[OkaliyDokaliy]

03:50 PM on 08/17/2012

The nazis stole the art from the Jews they were killing....

[SydneyM]

12:36 AM on 08/01/2012

I went to BJU and guess what? I got kicked out. But the irony is that I support the school. I was kicked out because a friend of the same gender fell in-love with me. She claimed we were both lesbians and the school kicked us out that day. But I am straight, married with 2 children. It took me a long time to not hate the school but if I hadn't gotten kicked out I wouldn't have met the man I married! Anyhow, all that to say the school gives you a fantastic education. I live in a college town and believe me, these barfing kids are not getting an education when they are hung over every single day. BJU is very strict and you MUST go to class. There is no failing there or you won't last long. You are expected to keep your grades up. And my cousin went there and is a medical doctor, I have several friends who are R.N's and command a high salary because they are in the top of their field. I could go on and on. BJU is not accredited because they don't want the government to force them to teach perversion such as homosexuality is okay. But not being accredited doesn't mean you're not getting a great education.

[OkaliyDokaliy]

03:51 PM on 08/17/2012

How do they deal with SCIENCE? or do they just not teach the parts they don't like?

[Singer103]

12:11 PM on 05/01/2012

Let me just say that as a Bob Jones University student, you are doing a horrible portrayal of my school. Yes, we have rules. We strive to honor God in all that we do, and if that means not watching Glee because of content than that's what happens. But don't go saying that the school was looking for anything they could to kick Peterman out. He wanted out. He did everything possible to be expelled, yet he wants the school blamed. But guess what! Where God has a plan, the world or any human can't hinder it, so no matter what you may say God's work at Bob Jones University will go on!

[riesenslalom]

10:14 PM on 05/01/2012

Just curious, will you turn into a pillar of salt if you watch Glee? What is the problem with it? I've never watched the show myself and probably never will, but I would not want my university or my religion telling me I couldn't watch a certain tv show or read a certain book. Something doesn't sound right about that.

[Chinalady]

01:52 AM on 05/02/2012

Do you obey laws anywhere? Before signing up as a student these rules are laid out in black and white and SOMETIMES RED. SO, this kid knew what he was signing and getting into BEFORE he went - he spent 3+ years there - now he's tired and wants to do his own thing - even though he KNEW before going that this was expected of him, and since he no long wants to abide by a rule of the school - he doesn't have to and should have to have ANY consequences thrown at him for breaking the rules he knew were already there? Hey buddy - go steal something major - announce when and where you're going to do it and see if a bunch of people aren't going to be there to arrest you and throw your sorry behind into jail (consequence). Then whine to everyone around you about it...that's what's going on here. He's getting less then he deserves if you ask me....this should have happened long ago. He's a spoiled baby and needs to grow up one of these days - if he's gonna make it in the REAL world -

[Singer103]

08:20 AM on 05/02/2012

The problem isn't necessarily with Glee. The fact is that Chris's demerit record was too close to 150 and when he watched Glee that put him over the 150 limit. BJU feels that because of the homosexuality portrayal in Glee and also the other things don't honor God that students shouldn't watch the show.

[kegoldiegirl]

01:05 AM on 05/02/2012

But covering up a rape doesn't honor God. Peterman stood up for Truth and Light above an institution. Do you think Chuck Phelps was honoring God in what he did to Tina Anderson?

[Singer103]

08:17 AM on 05/02/2012

Have you completely researched the Tina Anderson story? When was the rape covered up? It was taken to the authorities as it should have. Pastor Phelps did was was right, and for you info Pastor Phelps never did anything to Tina, so don't you dare go saying "Do you think Chuck Phelps was honoring God in what he did to Tina Anderson?" HE DIDN'T DO ANYTHING TO HER!

[lcr999]

08:40 PM on 04/30/2012

Why would anyone hire someone who got such a limited education (by going to BJU)

[Singer103]

12:12 PM on 05/01/2012

WE DON'T HAVE A LIMITED EDUCATION! The education that I have received at BJU is far better than any education you ever got.

[Ichigo Kurosaki]

12:49 PM on 05/01/2012

And your degree has no value at all. Mine's from Stanford, a legitimate and ACCREDITED institute of higher learning.

[lcr999]

01:16 PM on 05/01/2012

Not likely.

[sfbbmom]

02:02 PM on 04/30/2012

1. Bob Jones does not want to return America to 1740s. Bob Jones wants to create an America that has never existed and that definitely should not exist -- a theocracy, but based on his perverted notion of religion. I have always thought that those who shout the loudest about their religion are actually demagogues and charlatans. Avoid them like the plague. 2. Perhaps Chris can sue for his degree? He paid for it and he earned it. I hope he goes to grad school at a secular school.

[Singer103]

12:15 PM on 05/01/2012

What a bunch of lies you just posted. This school was founded to honor and glorify God, which means we have rules and standards and if a student can't obey that than they don't need to be here. Yes, I don't like all the rules, but I signed that paper at the beginning of the semester saying I would obey. If you go back on that then the administration has every right to expel a person.

[Ichigo Kurosaki]

12:50 PM on 05/01/2012

No, it was founded to glorify and honor Bob Jones, a man who helped Nazis launder looted art works.

[OkaliyDokaliy]

05:03 PM on 08/17/2012

glorifying God has no place in education. Now if this school is a school for future priests, nuns, preachers, church workers, christian organizations, by all means carry on with the school, but don't make it as something it isn't, as a higher learning facility

[Cassey13021]

09:12 PM on 05/01/2012

well that school sucks!! To me I think it is a good thing for others to watch Glee. The show hits alot of issues that students face no matter what school you attend. This show teach kids that bullying is wrong. It also shows kids that if you get teased and you dont let it bother you, you can achieve anything like winning a competition. The student of the glee club get teased and bullied constantly but they never never let it get them down!!! Ill let my child watch glee any day of the week!!!!

[greendream]

07:45 AM on 04/30/2012

The Glee thing is a smokescreen and the real issue is getting lost here. Google the Tina Anderson case. It was about a rape cover up in a Baptist Church. Bob Jones University had the Pastor who covered up the crime on their board. Peterman organized a protest to get this person removed. The Pastor did resign and BJ did nothing about about Peterman at the time because the spotlight was on them but instead waited and expelled him on trumped on things like watching Glee OFF CAMPUS.
Why did he go to this school? Because basically a lot of these kids are raised in this atmosphere and literally know nothing else.

[Chinalady]

02:00 AM on 05/02/2012

AND He CHOSE too. Come on people ALL of our actions have consequences.... REMEMBER that!!

[Michael Morrison]

04:26 AM on 04/30/2012

If you don't like the rules at Bob Jones University, Brigham Young University, or any other school with religious affiliation--

GO SOMEWHERE ELSE!

[Gregg Jocoy]

04:14 AM on 04/30/2012

On The Daisy Deadhead Show this Saturday, Christopher Peterman told about being followed, being called into spiritual counseling at midnight, and how a student "turned him in" for watching glee on his laptop off campus. The show can be heard streaming or downloaded as a podcast at http://www.TheDaisyDeadheadShow.com. You can also subscribe to the show via iTunes.

After a Facebook page named "Do Right Daisy Deadhead" was created, complete with the threat "We gonna find you.", Peterman took to youTube and posted another video, titled "Why bully a Daisy?" It's here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x9ct8VqBxbM

[Goldie Treasure]

06:13 PM on 04/29/2012

I didn't even have to read the first letter of the article to know it was a religious school. Tsk tsk

[kywst09]

04:06 PM on 04/29/2012

I hope He was thrown out for just bad taste not some religious B.S.

[imissmydog]

02:55 PM on 04/29/2012

WOW, why would anyone actually want to go to that school?

[swsmith45]

10:58 PM on 04/29/2012

Same reason anyone would actually want to watch Glee.

[Macklyn]

11:26 PM on 04/29/2012

I highly doubt that...

[paulwl]

11:30 AM on 04/29/2012

How stupid can you be to believe you are gonna be taught to to be an independent thinker, develop a reasoned or cogent philosophically perspective and well-rounded/civil-mindedness toward another perspectives when you place yourself in the Dark-Aged mentality of the Flat-Earth society. I feel so sorry for those who are force to go there. Oh, it's their choice!

[Ron Sheveland]

10:08 PM on 04/28/2012

I know many baptists attend BJU but I don't think it is a baptist college. Did the reporting do any fact checking?

[tomjefferson2005]

01:56 AM on 04/29/2012

Ron Sheveland : " I know many baptists attend BJU but I don't think it is a baptist college. Did the reporting do any fact checking?" .................. >>>>>>> Here is a transcript of an interview with Bob Jones III : http://transcripts.cnn.com/TRANSCRIPTs/0003/03/lkl.00.html : Larry King Live
Dr. Bob Jones III Discusses the Controversy Swirling Around Bob Jones University
Aired March 3, 2000 - 9:00 p.m. ET : "KING: And if you had to do it over again, you would not disinvite the governor. I'm sure he -- if he had to do it over again he would discuss his feelings about Catholicism and inter-racial dating, I'm sure.

JONES: You know, as Protestants, anybody who knows that we are Baptist Protestant people should know that we obviously don't agree with Catholic doctrine, but there is nobody that has ever accused us of hating Catholics who knows us."

[disc0pat]

09:32 PM on 04/28/2012

Oops, my bad. I read it as BYU, not BJU (I thought they were just being "naughty" referring to it as BJU, LOL). I dont' know the code at BJU, but still am glad that BYU is coming around.

[disc0pat]

09:27 PM on 04/28/2012

I was just checking out an organization called USGA (Understanding Same-Gender Attraction) that exists at BYU..It says that over 1800 LGBT students attend the school, despite it being ranked one of the most unfriendly schools to LGBT students. Many of them are Mormons. 24% have attempted suicide. In 2007, BYU changed its Honor Code to allow LGBT students to openly state their sexual orientation without fear of expulsion and in 2010, lifted a ban on homosexual advocacy. I guess some of the administration has not caught up with these things.