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...diverse institution that trumpets pluralism, the subject of conversion is understandably touchy. The United Ministry’s website cautions against “destructive religious groups?? that are not affiliated with the University, adding that all United Ministry members “are committed to mutual respect and non-proselytization; we oppose religious harassment and manipulation, and we affirm the roles of personal freedom, doubt and open critical reflection in healthy spiritual growth...
Does this create an inherent conflict with groups that consider evangelism a core tenet of their belief system? Some see little difference between these “destructive” groups and Christian groups that seek to enthusiastically share their faith. But at Harvard, even the extent of those groups?? evangelism varies, depending on whom...
Harvard’s Handbook for Students warns undergraduates about “destructive religious activity and the tactics of high-pressure religious groups?? but does not mention the BCC specifically. Similarly, the United Ministry website cautions against involvement with religious groups that do not follow “the collaborative code of non-proselytization and mutual respect on the which the United Ministry is founded...
Tremitiere says he agrees, arguing that the context of the times often dictates groups?? policies...
Still, the team perseveres. There are issues about practice space—the CDT occasionally has to change venues between the QRAC, the MAC mezzanine room, and Rieman Hall in Radcliffe Quad to accommodate other dance groups??but this constant displacement rarely affects their generally genial disposition...