As a student myself, i'd been experiencing the atmosphere of being in the student's Christian religious movement during in my studies. During the first gathering, there will be a full house students attending the gatherings. And as times pass by, the number dwindles week after week. After a few years going through all these, now i understands why most Christian students shunned these kind of movements and their gatherings. Everytime there will be the same agenda going on; singing, praising, clapping, reading the verses from the bible, etc.
Some of the actively involved members will always remind each other how important faith formations are in our daily life. Yes, spirituality is good, but it must also be grounded with the reality of life. Strong logic rational plus a good positive spirituality will make a fair world for all.
Students movement is for thinking, for if they don't use it as the thinking medium, what for they they enrole themselves as a student and join the organizations or movements when all they want to do is just sing, clap, sing and clap? Students must think bigger, they must think outside the box. They must also be the critical thinkers. Slowly, from a critical thinker, it will develop them to act. Act towards the social injustices happening around them. They should stop complaining and move on to do some action!
So if we can pray as a movement, why can't we Act as a movement too without too much complaining? Go back and focus on Jesus and his life - all His teachings comes with actions, not a harsh action. But actions with love and the desire to change.
Students must also immerse themselves more into the society. Apply all the faith you have sow and learn to commit yourself to the society. Or in other word, giving back to the society. Dedicating life to the welfare of others. Students must be able to listen and understand and being open to ideas.
BE EMPOWERED!
SERVE THE PEOPLE,WITH THE PEOPLE!
