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Kadelphianism

Kadelphianism


Psychologists often refer to the period of life known as adolescence as
one of the most difficult stages of development that an individual will endure.
It   has been stated that adolescence is the time when an individual forms
his/her own sense of identity.   A   sense of identity is defined as "an organized
sense of how our own personality traits, values, and beliefs fit together in
defining who we are." Therefor, the development of a sense of identity is, in
fact,   the basis for a stable adult personality.
Certain responsibilities accompany this development of an identity, such
as the commitments "to oneself, to one's family, to significant others, and to
the various subgroups in society of which one is a member."   One's sense of
identity is chronically jeopardized by the difficulty in holding to these
commitments; one important attribute in the retention of these commitments
involves a belief and faith in a given religion.   This religion yields a basis
for all decisions that must be made in adolescent life; it forms the moral and
ethical skeleton of an individual, and affects all choices that are made and all
actions that are taken.   The students here at Texas Christian University are
faced with difficult choices each and every day, and are in dire need of a
source of higher direction.   It is my opinion that a belief in the religion
known as "Kadelphianism" serves as a firm basis for self commitment, peer
commitment, and social commitment, and provides an excellent example of the
correct way to lead one's life.
The religion known as Kadelphianism differs from many conventional
religions due to the fact that it does not actually affect a student until
he/she makes the decision to attend Texas Christian University.   Upon making
this decision, each student will immediately begin his transition into the
Kadelphian way.   The mythology behind Kadelphianism is quite simple; it is this
simplicity and basic severity of its ideals that makes the religion...