Your Questions About Petroleum Engineering Schools
Helen asks…
Inter-religious relationships, don’t want to repeat a bad mistake… Advice?
Hello everyone,
Ok, here’s my delima. I know a girl that is very attractive, has the same exact major (petroleum engineering, not many girls in this field), same interests(tennis, ext), and is very easy-going and kind, but there’s a red flag that is keeping me from moving forward. She is very religious, and I classify myself as an agnostic bordering on atheism. My last girlfriend was even less religions than this girl is and she broke up with me because I did not believe in her concept of God. This girl that I am currently attracted to is a member of the Church of Christ, and is an active participant in the Campus Crusade for Christ at my school, but she is very secular in how she acts (i.e. she never wears crosses, she swears a little bit, goes to parties, drinks and plays beer pong with me, and never talks about Jesus) I was born into a somewhat Christian household, but from middle school until high-school I had very religious friends and was a very “hard-core” Christian who would routinely attend bible studies. In these studies I became aware of the 2 Corinthians 6:14-17 verse that would lead me to believe that any Christian that follows the literal interpretation of the bible would not date non-believers. My last girlfriend didn’t even read the bible, and had no clue that this verse existed and still broke up with me after 6 months of a relationship that was very good other than the our religious differences. I would also like to add that, as an agnostic, I do not find the christian viewpoint “wrong”, but rather I find it less believable than Darwinian evolution which I think is a much more insightful way of explaining the modern day world we live in than the biblical concept of original sin. Therefore I would not have a problem dating a religious person but I don’t want to experience heartbreak all over again, or to experience the feeling of inadequacy that comes form someone trying to convert you to a religion that you already fully understand and denounce. I am not afraid of rejection, but moreover I am afraid that she will date me, we will become very attached, and THEN she will break up with me because she doesn’t want to take things to another level with someone who isn’t Christian. I welcome everyone, from hardcore atheists to evangelicals to give me your five cents on the issue, with the ultimate question: is it worth dating this girl with the risk that we will become close just to have her dump me down the line due to my disbelief in her concept of God, or do I need to find a girl who’s religious views are more in-line with my own?
(This is a long question, so I will happily take the time to give 10 pts to the most insightful answer, and please, don’t hold back, give me what you personally feel to be the truth of the situation =)
Brad Perry answers:
People who were raised with a strict religious background or ‘found Jesus’ through friends later on are more likely to have problems with an agnostic at some point. Religious beliefs run deep and while they may outwardly present themselves as being very tolerant the under-current might jump out and bite you on your a** at a most unexpected time. Why do you think religion is such a big factor in wars?
Personally, I feel that if the religious person shows honest tolerance and I really like her (or him as a friend) I’m willing to take a chance. You may want to avoid hanging around with her church friends because they might NOT be as liberal as she appears to be.
Laura asks…
My chances of getting into UT Austin/Texas A&M?
Hey. I want to go to either UT Austin or Texas A&M for their petroleum engineering degree.
Tell me my chances in your opinion: (and where i can improve)
From NJ.
Attending a top 5 public high school
small school 900 total kids with 210 per grade
probably top 30% of class
GPA: 3.6 (will increase to a 3.65-3.8 by the end of the year)
SAT: 1850
Other info: Lots of honors classes, taking some ap’s, play 1 sport and have some clubs (1 of which i started)
Thanks!
Brad Perry answers:
Hey. No one compares the quality of high schools, it is BS because most kids do not get to pick where their parents live. Tiny school but you should be fine. Just a heads up though, you are in for a culture shock if you have never lived in Texas before.
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Unusual, but I wouldn't say weird. You've known each other quite a while, obviously share a lot of interests and have the same sort of sense of humour. It's great to have a friend like that.
making suggestions about sex: you don't know how old this lass is, but you do know she's still in school, so probably underage. How about keeping the comments appropriate?
I once assassinated a pig mid June, citing cultural and religious differences. His favourite band was Prefab Sprout
Hillary's tenacity and suffer-no-fools' demeanor may have been more suitable to the times
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That assumes there's something that could be done that isn't, someone who has answers that aren't being listened to. I don't see it. I saw a post at TPM by a petroleum engineer who said the only thing that s/he would have done differently is that “top kill” would have been the first move. The only difference I could imagine would be Carville defending the same actions he's screeching about now.]]>
sounds good to me, although it's hard to believe anyone would oppose a moment of silence, but then, there are just some people who will never be happy no matter what
No.God says no.
Exodus 20:3Thou shalt have no other gods before me.
Exodus 23:13And in all things that I have said unto you be circumspect: and make no mention of the name of other gods, neither let it be heard out of thy mouth.
If he does not want us mentioning them, he does not want you drawing them either.
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Even if the shots that are blocked should be stopped by the goalie doesn't mean they are. Every shot on goal has a chance, even if it's slim, to go in. Every shot that gets on net has a chance to become a rebound in front of the goal.
Shot that are block have no chance of going in or creating a rebound in a dangerous spot.
Furthermore, a player willing to lay out to block a shot is also going to provide a boost for the team and the goalie, even if it's just mental. As well all know, a confident goal makes more saves, and a goalie is going to be more confident if the players in front of him are blocking shots.
children to pray in school. This is not the same as a school official leading students in prayer in class or at a football game or assembly. Children should have the right to practice whatever religion they want. Give equal time to the Wiccan Club, the Campus Buddhist Club and Campus Crusade for Christ… but no school employee should be the leader!]]>
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Why does my grandmother continually think she’s going to change my religious views whenever I see her?