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Kadelphianism
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 so successful. From it's earliest origination in the nineteenth century, Kadelphianism has exemplified human kindness, friendship, and peer unity. The earliest Kadelphians formed the religion as a means of uniting the students at T.C.U. The founding fathers, Robert Tucker Fitzgerald and Edward Pierce Turner, began the organization based on the belief that Kadelphianism is more than a ritual or a symbol; they believed it was a way of life. The basic principle formed by the founders was that of friendship and unity of the students; through this friendship and unity, an individual is able to develop his/her own sense of identity and responsibility. The founders believed in unselfish service to mankind, and they felt that personal leadership requires confidence tempered with humility and tolerance. The rituals of Kadelphianism are also quite simple and pure in nature. With Frog Fountain serving as a center for all activity, the Kadelphian students meet on a bi-weekly basis; during these meetings there is an opening prayer session, a candle lighting ceremony, and an open discussion or forum involving all of the students present. The members discuss private and public issues which they attemp...This is ONLY a preview of the article. If you would like to view the entire document, you must subscribe to Electronic References. Please register below now! Get This Full Article After Registration
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