It only took Randy Forseth a few weeks to see there were a lot of diverse beliefs on campus. He wanted to create an environment where all of these differences could meet to learn about and compare ideals without feeling judged or excluded.

A few days later the Cubs of Judah Bible study was born.

“It is intended to be welcome to all people, regardless of their religious belief,” Forseth said. “The study is focused on the teachings that are presented in the Bible by Jesus, but anyone is free to present their own beliefs and opinions.”

The study, which meets every Thursday at 7 p.m. in the University Center’s Bookcliff café, is an investigative study intent on discovering truth.

“Anyone who is searching for truth with an open mind is open to come,” Forseth said.

He started this study after experiencing God’s love in his own life and hopes to “speak His [God’s] truth into others’ lives in order that they may have a true and fulfilling relationship with God according to the Bible.”

The reason Forseth is focusing on the Bible goes beyond his own belief and experience.

“The Bible has yet to be proven wrong,” Forseth said, citing archeological and historical evidence as well as pointing out the book’s accuracy.

Forseth explained that the Bible was written by 40 authors, in three languages, over a course of about 6,000 years and it all points to one person with no contradictions.

“I’m not intending to convert [people] into Christianity, but rather people whose lives have been changed for the best by the power of God,” Forseth said.

He wants to hear others’ perspectives, and while he sticks by his beliefs, he respects the differing opinion and is open to discussing it as long as both parties are focused on finding truth, not proving their point.

“This is a great place to come if you’re looking for people who care about you without forcing anything down your throat,” Forseth said. “The purpose of the study is to teach students how to love God and how to love people.”

For anyone interested in more information, Forseth invites them to come to the study or to email him at randy@forseth.org.