[Utah Girl]

At Brigham Young University, the LDS Church-owned school's code of conduct directly addresses sexual orientation:

"Brigham Young University will respond to student behavior rather than to feelings or orientation. Students can be enrolled at the University and remain in good Honor Code standing if they maintain a current ecclesiastical endorsement and conduct their lives in a manner consistent with gospel principles and the Honor Code. Advocacy of a homosexual lifestyle (whether implied or explicit) or any behaviors that indicate homosexual conduct, including those not sexual in nature, are inappropriate and violate the Honor Code."

[CindyDawg]

When do these kids study? When I was in college that is all I had time for.

[CAWats]

"People are dying, and we can't ignore that any longer," said Haven Herrin, a Soulforce organizer.

Well, I can.

[Gay State Conservative]

A "die-in",eh? And exactly why are homosexuals in this country dying in their 20's,30's and 40's? Heart disease? Car accidents?

[Gay State Conservative]

They couldn't reconcile their LDS faith and their sexual identity. We hope for a safer future."

That's an easy one.They can convert to Unitarian/Universalism.Then they can "express their sexual identity" during whatever pseuo-religious ceremonies they conduct in their "churches".

[RussellStevens]

I go to BYU, and this whole event was a waste of time. SoulForce is against religious discrimination, so they came to protest. BYU set rules, it is private property, and when the "equality riders" broke the rules, they were cited, and escorted off campus. Overall I think BYU handled it professionally.

[zipper]

"I'm proud to say that I'm gay," Kulisch said.

A much better description of his disposition is "sexually disoriented".

A gay BYU student who didn't participate in the march said he is going to leave the school because he constantly worries he will be disciplined under the Honor Code.

Maybe he can transfer his credits to the American University in Cairo, or some other university in a Muslim country. Then he can worry less about the "honor code" and more about "honor killing".

[SteveMcKing]

Sometimes one must dismiss argumentation altogether and state that these protestors are not simply wrong (which they are) - but one glaring fact is more important than all other aspects of the issue.

That fact is: GET A LIFE!!!!!

Don't get me wrong, I waste plenty of time on stupid crap and things that I shouldn't. But seriously, these utter losers.... these incomparable freaks wasting their lives on invented problems, non-issues, and sheer stupidity such as this.

*LOSERS!!!*

[Rodney King]

in a march and demonstration by a national gay-awareness group

Trust me - we are perfectly aware of you. On another note, did they have mock anal sex to precede the die-in?

[hsalaw]

"We offer the lilies to the university in honor of those who have killed themselves. They couldn't reconcile their LDS faith and their sexual identity. We hope for a safer future."

It seems to me that if one's faith forbids something, and one want to do that thing, suicide isn't the answer. How about not doing that forbidden thing? Or, alternatively, in this situation, becoming an Episcopalian?

[Katya]

Some years ago I worked with a guy who was both gay and LDS. I recall asking how that was working out for him. He had a really interesting perspective...yes he was gay, but the LDS church didn't recognize homosexuality, and since you weren't allowed to have sex outside of marriage...he just happened to be a very celibate gay person, as his friends were very celibate straight people. When I knew him some twenty years ago...he just planned to stay unmarried.

[Wheee The People]

Too bad they also didn't arrest the so called "activist" at UC Santa Cruz.

[FormerLib]

"I'm also proud to say, without a shadow of a doubt, that God loves me."

"But by my actions," the remnants of his conscience managed to say, "I scream at God that I do not love Him!"

Then the turd burglar returned to his chosen "lifestyle" that should see him taking a dirt bath before he hits 40.

[joesnuffy]

An anti-Christ-like attitude exists among many church members."

Verrry Innnteresting take on things...."Anti Christ like attitude = Anti Sodomite lifestyle...

Though she probably meant a anti 'Christ-like' attitude she should remember that (at least for Christians who believe the bible) Jesus Christ IS GOD....He is God the Son...

As God ...he took a very active part in the destruction of Sodom and Gomorrah...sent his angels in to rescue Abrahams nephew Lot and family...while the angels were in Lot's house as guests...the sodomites tried to break in and rape the angels as they were men the sodomites hadn't 'had' yet..

For their wickedness in trying to rape the Angels the sodomite men were blinded...later they were fried along with the rest of the Sodomites and Gomorrahians

So being 'anti Sodomite' aka 'anti gay lifestyle' is indeed very 'Christ like'

The Mormon Church has every right to tell you to quit or git.

imo

[hole_n_one]

Until know, this could very well be the longest thread with the number 24 that has no reference made to the name Jack Bauer.

[altura]

The headline scared me. I thought Jack Bauer had been arrested (again).

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Another for the Bizzaro files.

Brigham Young University police arrested 24 people, among them five current students, who participated Tuesday in a march and demonstration by a national gay-awareness group.

"gay-awareness" ? ? ?

Where does that fit in on Maslow's Hierarchy? LOL

There are human beings that feel predisposed toward homosexual activity cause(s) unknown and or there are human beings that actually choose to enagage in homosexual activity.

These human beings exhibit a multitude of traits and characteristics -just like all other other human beings -there is only one differentiating factor -an exception of one thing and one thing only and that is homosexual sex.

SO now the question: HOW can anyone become "gay-aware" WHEN those that promote "gay-awareness" discuss everything BUT homosexual sex?

[Lancey Howard]

Sounds like maybe they should try Scientology.

[Dallas59]

Suicide is a choice...just like having unprotected sex. No tears here.

[Ruth A.]

Jackson wrestled with the decision to be arrested because she had a quiz Tuesday afternoon and a test scheduled today.

Sounds as though she is really committed to the cause. As does the senior who is transferring next year. If you don't like the rules, then go somewhere else. What is so difficult for them to understand?