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I deleted this sentence from the criticism section:
This rests on a misinterpretation of the cited article, as a lengthier quotation demonstrates:
The article clearly contrasts -- not "links" -- Horsley's views with those of WTS.
I also moved the bits about the Da Vinci Code website out of the "Controversy and criticism" section since it seemed to be neither controversial nor critical. -- Flex 18:06, 22 July 2006 (UTC)
Re the "criticism" section: The title also says "praise." Therefore, I think a separate section is appropriate.
Re the SPLC quote: I did miss that they do "link" it (however dubious the link may be when the rest of the article is brought in), but I didn't do so intentially as you suggest. Please be more generous in attributing motives to things (cf. WP:CIVIL). In any case, I restored my changes but added this part back in. I also added citations as requested. Westminster is certainly against abortion, but they're not "rabidly" against it in the same way as Horsley, whose methods (and theonomy) they reject. -- Flex 13:22, 26 July 2006 (UTC)
I just re-read the above discussion and the SPLC link in question, and I don't see the "link" that CaliEd claims is there. If I am right, this link is original research (not to mention guilt by association), and the reference to Horsley should be removed. (The part about WTS being "a bastion of theological conservatism" could stay except that it's not really even criticism.) -- Flex 18:24, 28 September 2006 (UTC)
I deleted the entire section because the fact that the SPLC has criticized the Seminary is not notable. The SPLC has a very broad base of attacks and tends to criticize non-left wing groups on a regular basis. A more substantial group that tends to do a better job of avoiding constant criticism of groups with differing viewpoints would be more appropriate and wouldn't be as unfair to the school itself. —Preceding unsigned comment added by 199.82.243.71 ( talk • contribs)
I changed the category to Colleges and universities in metropolitan Philadelphia and changed the template box at the bottom as well. There is a Westminster College in New Wilmington, PA, about 60 miles north of Pittsburgh, so perhaps that's where the confusion arose. The two institutions are not related. — Ortin19 22:06, 7 September 2006 (UTC)
I added this section because Westmisnter Theological Seminary is often host to important conferences and meetings that are of interest to many beyond its walls. Verification information for the first conference I posted can be found at the seminary web site. Trappermark 22:23, 4 November 2006 (UTC)
why is this a part of WikiProject Texas? —The preceding unsigned comment was added by Harlock jds ( talk • contribs) 17:57, 19 February 2007 (UTC).
I added "trustees". And re-worded "subscribe" to match the language the seminary uses in their literature ("Westminster Theological Seminary - The Whole Counsel of God, (c)2006, WTS."). Because of the controvesial nature of "subscription" in some circles, it is best to use the seminary's own language. Gjh tx 06:34, 9 July 2007 (UTC)
I added a "distinctives" paragraph. When repeated in WTS literature, and by faculty and alumni, these distinctives are mentioned along with (1) a commitment to the authority of the Bible, and (2) commitment to the Westminster standards, both of which were already mentioned in the lines above. As for urban mission... someone needs to write a Harvey Conn Wikipedia entry. Gjh tx 06:34, 9 July 2007 (UTC)
Several paragraphs were removed from the article in July:
The edit summary says "nn text". However, notability is not a criterion for text. Relevance is, and, knowing nothing about the college yet, the text looks relevant. Please elaborate further on the reasons for deletion.
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I deleted this sentence from the criticism section:
This rests on a misinterpretation of the cited article, as a lengthier quotation demonstrates:
The article clearly contrasts -- not "links" -- Horsley's views with those of WTS.
I also moved the bits about the Da Vinci Code website out of the "Controversy and criticism" section since it seemed to be neither controversial nor critical. -- Flex 18:06, 22 July 2006 (UTC)
Re the "criticism" section: The title also says "praise." Therefore, I think a separate section is appropriate.
Re the SPLC quote: I did miss that they do "link" it (however dubious the link may be when the rest of the article is brought in), but I didn't do so intentially as you suggest. Please be more generous in attributing motives to things (cf. WP:CIVIL). In any case, I restored my changes but added this part back in. I also added citations as requested. Westminster is certainly against abortion, but they're not "rabidly" against it in the same way as Horsley, whose methods (and theonomy) they reject. -- Flex 13:22, 26 July 2006 (UTC)
I just re-read the above discussion and the SPLC link in question, and I don't see the "link" that CaliEd claims is there. If I am right, this link is original research (not to mention guilt by association), and the reference to Horsley should be removed. (The part about WTS being "a bastion of theological conservatism" could stay except that it's not really even criticism.) -- Flex 18:24, 28 September 2006 (UTC)
I deleted the entire section because the fact that the SPLC has criticized the Seminary is not notable. The SPLC has a very broad base of attacks and tends to criticize non-left wing groups on a regular basis. A more substantial group that tends to do a better job of avoiding constant criticism of groups with differing viewpoints would be more appropriate and wouldn't be as unfair to the school itself. —Preceding unsigned comment added by 199.82.243.71 ( talk • contribs)
I changed the category to Colleges and universities in metropolitan Philadelphia and changed the template box at the bottom as well. There is a Westminster College in New Wilmington, PA, about 60 miles north of Pittsburgh, so perhaps that's where the confusion arose. The two institutions are not related. — Ortin19 22:06, 7 September 2006 (UTC)
I added this section because Westmisnter Theological Seminary is often host to important conferences and meetings that are of interest to many beyond its walls. Verification information for the first conference I posted can be found at the seminary web site. Trappermark 22:23, 4 November 2006 (UTC)
why is this a part of WikiProject Texas? —The preceding unsigned comment was added by Harlock jds ( talk • contribs) 17:57, 19 February 2007 (UTC).
I added "trustees". And re-worded "subscribe" to match the language the seminary uses in their literature ("Westminster Theological Seminary - The Whole Counsel of God, (c)2006, WTS."). Because of the controvesial nature of "subscription" in some circles, it is best to use the seminary's own language. Gjh tx 06:34, 9 July 2007 (UTC)
I added a "distinctives" paragraph. When repeated in WTS literature, and by faculty and alumni, these distinctives are mentioned along with (1) a commitment to the authority of the Bible, and (2) commitment to the Westminster standards, both of which were already mentioned in the lines above. As for urban mission... someone needs to write a Harvey Conn Wikipedia entry. Gjh tx 06:34, 9 July 2007 (UTC)
Several paragraphs were removed from the article in July:
The edit summary says "nn text". However, notability is not a criterion for text. Relevance is, and, knowing nothing about the college yet, the text looks relevant. Please elaborate further on the reasons for deletion.
-- Hroðulf (or Hrothulf) ( Talk) 10:44, 30 September 2010 (UTC)
The following Wikimedia Commons file used on this page or its Wikidata item has been nominated for deletion:
Participate in the deletion discussion at the nomination page. — Community Tech bot ( talk) 01:40, 25 February 2021 (UTC)