Thanks.
Here's another quote from the University website you linked to:
"Article IV, University Standards C-6
Harassment or discrimination based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin or citizenship status, age, disability, or veterans status."
And about the proposed "Gay Straight Alliance" Club:
"Background on the proposed Gay Straight Alliance:
In September, President Charles Dougherty, Provost Ralph Pearson, and Executive Director of Mission and Identity Fr. Tim Hickey received a proposal for the creation of a Gay Straight Alliance on Duquesne’s campus. Due to the clear implication on the University’s Catholic identity and mission, President Dougherty convened a special committee to examine the issue. Fr. Tim Hickey is leading the committee of students, faculty, staff and administrators, which is examining the issue in light of our Catholic identity and mission. This is a complex, sensitive issue that must be considered carefully."
Contact Information: 412-396-6050.
So the University has the standard discrimination policy including sexual orientation. Therefore, any words criticizing homosexual behavior can be stifled and punished by TPTB. It will be interesting to see if they allow the GSA club.
It boils down to this - homosexuals make the rules, and anyone who disses them will be severely punished. End of story. Unless, of course, the University adheres to Catholic teaching.
Oh, one additional paragraph caught my eye:
"This particular case was the result not of opposing the proposed Gay Straight Alliance or opposing homosexuality, but rather the use of the term “subhuman” and inflammatory language in a “Facebook” entry. Had the language used not been undermining to human dignity, the issue most likely would not have been brought to the attention of Judicial Affairs."
So criticizing the behavior of homosexuals affronts human dignity. But the Gay Straight Alliance Club which, if allowed, will advocate same sex acts, may not affront human dignity? They have to hash that one out?
I don't disagree with your analysis, but I will be surprised if they approve a gay straight alliance club.
The Pope is trying to eliminate gay influence in the church.
Duquesne is really a great school. The administration is religious and tries to conform to Catholic doctrine without discriminating.
Ask yourself this question: How many colleges don't already have gay organizations on campus?
There's that word 'committee' again. You don't need a committee. You just need one adult to say, "No, but if you want to start you own organization that has no connection with the school and meets off campus, you go right ahead. Nice talking to you. See you later."