The protestors are standing right outside the entrance to BYU. Under the big Brigham Young University sign, it says "Enter to learn, go forth to serve." Interesting...
Posted on 04/12/2006 8:21:42 PM PDT by 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."
"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."
When do these kids study? When I was in college that is all I had time for.
I know. I worked full time when I attended BYU.
Exactly. A childhood friend of mine died from AIDS. He came home from his LDS mission honorably, and then later confessed to a homosexual lifestyle and moved to San Francisco. He died an early and ugly death.
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".
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.
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".
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!!!*
Trust me - we are perfectly aware of you. On another note, did they have mock anal sex to precede the die-in?
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?
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.
Too bad they also didn't arrest the so called "activist" at UC Santa Cruz.
"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.
Make sure none of them paint "Bend over to learn" on the sign!
Gay BYU student Emil Pohlig was happy to see the protest and said he is planning to transfer from the school this year.Apparently, Pohlig is a senior at BYU. And it's wishful thinking that things are going to change. President Hinckley has counseled us to be kind and Christian towards everyone because we are all sons and daughters of our Heavenly Father. However, sin will not be tolerated. I just don't get why gays think they have a license to 'express their sexual behavior' without any consequences, both physical and spiritual. Single straight members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints live the law of chastity."I would rather go to a school where I can express myself," Pohlig said. "I'm skeptical whether [Soulforce's protest] will produce any kind of action."
And Matt Kulisch is misguided/misled.
"I'm proud to say that I'm gay," Kulisch said prior to entering campus and dropping to the ground, as if dying. "I know, beyond a shadow of a doubt, that God loves me as I am."The leaders of the LDS church affirm this regularly, love the sinner hate the sin.
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