Pro Futuris Statement Analysis

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Baylor University represents the embodiment of commitment. The dedication to academic excellence, Christian values, and a passionate, caring community demonstrate outlying qualities that would attract anyone who desires an education of outstanding merit. Baylor’s Pro Futuris statement explains what it means to be a dedicated Christian and how our human assets contribute to the reaping of the humbling discernment of truth, beauty, and goodness. Although some may not accept God’s grace, I believe that Baylor provides an environment where everyone can create a home within the influencing core values of compassion, leadership, and drive.
Illustrated by Baylor’s Pro Futuris statement, “We love God with our heart, so we are compelled to care for

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