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SoCal university denies charter to Christian group
ap on Bakersfield Californian ^ | 12/20/05 | AP

Posted on 12/20/2005 10:51:28 AM PST by NormsRevenge

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1 posted on 12/20/2005 10:51:29 AM PST by NormsRevenge
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I'm sure the ACLU will jump in and make things right!


2 posted on 12/20/2005 10:52:34 AM PST by mlc9852
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Doesn't this deny them there rights because of their religion and sexual orientation (Christian and heterosexual) in direction contradiction of their law?


3 posted on 12/20/2005 10:55:55 AM PST by artios
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Take over a gay organization with sheer numbers. Then you can raid their treasury where they get lots of school money. If they refuse to let you in, sue them for discrimination.


4 posted on 12/20/2005 10:58:11 AM PST by AppyPappy (If you aren't part of the solution, there is good money to be made prolonging the problem.)
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"Doesn't this deny them there rights because of their religion and sexual orientation (Christian and heterosexual) in direction contradiction of their law?"


thanks for saving me the trouble of asking that very question!


5 posted on 12/20/2005 10:58:13 AM PST by Blzbba ("Shop Smart. Shop S-Mart" - Ashe, Housewares)
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To: NormsRevenge

http://studentleadership.csusb.edu/SLD_organizations.htm

student organizations of CSUSB.


6 posted on 12/20/2005 10:58:20 AM PST by Pikamax
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""This is about whether or not the First Amendment is allowed to exist at Cal State San Bernardino and whether or not Christians are allowed to exist," Sorba, 23, who also is president of the College Republicans, said Monday."

Ah but you forget: we're leftists, this is OUR ivory tower and we'll run it any way we want too.

Now pay your taxes, I need a raise.


7 posted on 12/20/2005 10:58:47 AM PST by Tzimisce
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To: artios

Of course. Please don't confuse them with the inconvenience of basic common sense.


8 posted on 12/20/2005 10:59:48 AM PST by Mulch (tm)
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To: mlc9852

The Muslim Student Association is accredited there.


9 posted on 12/20/2005 11:01:47 AM PST by Semper Paratus
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To: NormsRevenge

It would be nice to see a list of all the groups chartered on this campus, just to make sure they are being fair (ha ha)Any african american groups? hispanic groups? girls softball groups? I could name 100. I just bet.... nah. They would't be unfair just because its a Christina group would they?


10 posted on 12/20/2005 11:01:56 AM PST by InsureAmerica (Evil? I have many words for it. We are as dust, to them. - v v putin)
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"This is political correctness gone amok."

I wish people would stop saying that. Political Correctness is, by definition, running amok.

Question: since student fees are used to fund student organizations, are christians and heterosexuals now exempt from paying said fees since the university has essentially classified them as "non-persons"?


11 posted on 12/20/2005 11:05:01 AM PST by randog (What the....?!)
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Here are keywords for searching for the 'Student Union' on that campus. Pretty much says it all, huh??


Stu Union, Food , Taco Bell , Pub , Beer , Coffee , Television , Entertainment , Video Games , games , Pool , Snacks , Recreation , Magazines , Study Rooms , Cafeteria , Event Scheduling , Events , groups , CCC , Cross Cultural Center , black , African American , Chinese , Filipino , Japanese , Indian , nativ Indian , racism , prejudice , tolerance , diversity , WRC , Women's Resource Center , Gay , Lesbian , queer , queer ass coffee , Bisexual , Bi , Transgender , crossdressers , sex change , post-op , pre-op , safe sex , empowerment , women , equality , condom , sexually transmitted diseases , STD , rape , workshops , sex , alternate lifestyles , sexual , ARC , Adult Reentry Center , Adult , resources , resource center , computers , computer labs , computer lab , copy center , computer access , programs , Student Union Hours , , graphics , design , posters , flyers , employment , jobs , employment opportunities , job opportunities , administration , fax , notary public , game room , board of directors ,


12 posted on 12/20/2005 11:06:22 AM PST by InsureAmerica (Evil? I have many words for it. We are as dust, to them. - v v putin)
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Blatantly against federal law. FIRE will rip them to pieces.


13 posted on 12/20/2005 11:07:45 AM PST by TheBigB ("Hey, barkeep, whose leg do you have to hump to get a dry martini around here?"--Brian Griffin)
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The religion of peace discriminates? sarcasm off


14 posted on 12/20/2005 11:09:27 AM PST by FNG
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Do they also deny charters to Jewish and Muslim groups? If not, then I think it's clearly discriminatory.


15 posted on 12/20/2005 11:11:04 AM PST by Brilliant
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Blatantly against federal law. FIRE will rip them to pieces.

It's also against Supreme Court precedent. You're exactly right about FIRE.

16 posted on 12/20/2005 11:12:59 AM PST by Pyro7480 (Sancte Joseph, terror daemonum, ora pro nobis!)
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State law prevents student groups at public universities from excluding people based on religion or sexual orientation.

But apparently it doesn't prevent universities from discriminating against people based on their religion or sexual orientation.

17 posted on 12/20/2005 11:14:41 AM PST by oldbrowser (Release the Barrett Report)
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They're one of the best and most effective organizations working today, IMHO.


18 posted on 12/20/2005 11:15:57 AM PST by TheBigB ("Hey, barkeep, whose leg do you have to hump to get a dry martini around here?"--Brian Griffin)
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Oh, my goodness:


As the Diversity Statement stresses, 'All persons will be provided opportunity and encouragement to explore and discover the richness of the tapestry of human experience. The university community is united in the condemnation of acts of hatred and intolerance.' If we're all to blossom as an institution, all of us must feel safe -- and in fact be safe. Actions that diminish any of us diminish us all.

"Because the university must -- and will -- embrace diversity of opinion and freedom of speech, there will be occasions in which words meant to express opinion may offend someone. That type of pain is a concomitant of freedom of speech. But acts that create fear are intolerable.

"This is an occasion to recommit ourselves to making the campus a place where everyone will feel safe and welcome -- and where all viewpoints will be given the opportunity for safe expression...

"In addition to specific steps, however, I believe we must each be concerned for one another and be attentive to acts of possible intimidation and discrimination. Gay or lesbian bashing is no less vile than any other form of oppression. We must stand as one on our common humanity.

"We will treat the question of a safe and secure campus as a priority."

President Albert K. Karnig
Convocation Address
September 14, 2000


19 posted on 12/20/2005 11:16:07 AM PST by InsureAmerica (Evil? I have many words for it. We are as dust, to them. - v v putin)
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Do they also deny charters to Jewish and Muslim groups? If not, then I think it's clearly discriminatory.

That would only be the clear cut case if that groups rules, as the Christian groups do, requires that members be of that religious background. The story stated that the groups charter required that members be Christian. If the Muslim group's charter has a similar requirement, then we have a definite contradiction. Same would be true if the gay group's charter stated that all members have to be gay.

20 posted on 12/20/2005 11:16:43 AM PST by cspackler (There are 10 kinds of people in this world, those who understand binary and those who don't.)
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