They took their seats, lined in a semicircle around the room, and the presentation began. Clips of movies such as The Sixth Sense and The Exorcist popped up on the overhead projector screen. Then Jesus of Nazareth came on and talk turned toward the Holy Bible. Miller and Neuenschwander said they were chagrined to learn The Net, an evangelical Christian group, sponsored the event. Evangelical Christians say they just want to share the good news about Jesus and redemption.
Critics say the groups prey on freshmen and lonely international students looking to belong.
They say some groups employ unethical strategies to attract new members. Miller said she became offended and left the meeting. The presentation ended with the guest speaker asking group members to bow their heads in prayer. As soon as he was done, Neuenschwander said she bolted for the door without looking back. Erik Fish, campus minister for The Net, said if anyone was misled by the posters, it was unintentional.