I attend a Catholic high school. One of the students tried to start a GSA (Gay-Straight Alliance). Our counselors and chaplain (in-school priest) approved. However, when they spoke to our principal, he rejected. He has a history of being homophobic in his comments and actions. He openly rejected the proposed group, as he claimed that the Catholic church would not allow such a sin. I think that the church's viewpoint is wrong. Is there action that I could take to make a stand?
I would also like to reduce the number of homophobic comments. Every day, I hear people calling this girl a 'f*g' and a 'd*ke'. I have confronted the administration about this, and they have not done a thing. This poor kid is being tormented daily, and nothing happens to end it. I have stood up for her, and gotten ridiculed myself.
By the way, I cannot send anything to the newspaper stating my stance. Immediately after this instance, the school added a clause that nobody may send a letter to the newspaper.
2007-03-27 02:51:10 · 7 answers · asked by Busta 5 in Society & Culture ➔ Cultures & Groups ➔ Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender
We cannot send any content to the newspaper about our school. If anything published is deemed unacceptable by the authority, we would be suspended.
For example:
Student A does not approve of Administrator B's stand on an issue. To gain support for their cause, A decides to write a letter and have it published in the local newspaper. There is nothing rude or obscene about the letter. Yet, the student is suspended because A tarnished the reputation of B.
Full of crap, isn't it?
2007-03-27 02:54:09 · update #1
FYI, I am straight, but want to start this to help others. There is no school newspaper, and my city newspaper will not accept anonymous letters. Just thought I'd clear things up a bit.
I can't go to a different school--my tuition is already paid, and they don't refund for any reason.
Last year, a student died of a brain tumor. His parents were going to use his tuition money to help pay for his funeral. He died in October, just 6 weeks after the term started. The school kept all of his tuition money, even though he would not be attending.
2007-03-27 03:43:43 · update #2
You might remind him that Pope John-Paul II did not condone homosexual activity, but did not condemn homosexuality.
Pope Benedict XVI takes the same line
I think both were wrong to condemn homosexual activity (I'm going to hell) but that does not mean that a GSA is counter to the Church's teachings or stance.
2007-03-27 02:56:16 · answer #1 · answered by unclefrunk 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I'm glad you are trying to take a stand and it does sound like total crap what they are trying to do. I would ask the school chaplain to come with you to talk to the principal. I doubt the chaplain would have approved if the Catholic Church would be against it. The group is to promote tolerance and understanding, which is something that is valued by the church
2007-03-27 10:29:27 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
God, your school sounds awful, sorry mate. Could you send an anonymous letter to the newspaper explaining the clause?
2007-03-27 09:58:19 · answer #3 · answered by ceebgeeb 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Do you think you could write an anonymous letter to the newspaper.
2007-03-27 10:02:50 · answer #4 · answered by What'd You Say? 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It's total crap!
However, I've no doubt that the White House wishes it had the same power over all newspapers.
2007-03-27 10:16:02 · answer #5 · answered by castle h 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
It's pathetic...do you mean you can't go to the school newspaper about it? --maybe you could go to a more public venue..like a major newspaper, a tv interview...whatever...embarrass them.
2007-03-27 10:06:38 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
GO to a different school.
I completely agree with your faculty in this matter. They run a private school, and can therefore run it however they please, even if it is unpopular.
Want to have gay friends? Go to public school, where they cannot do things like that.
2007-03-27 09:55:08 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋