Condoms on campus? No thanks, we're Catholic, college says
(CNN) - The letter is signed "cordially" but students who received the instruction to stop handing out condoms on campus say they were taken aback by demands they feel could go as far as threatening their rights.
Various dorm rooms at Boston College in Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts, have a "Safe Site" symbol on their door. That signifies that inside are male and female condoms, personal lubricant and safer sex information, according to BC Students for Sexual Health. "If you are in need of condoms, you may knock (on) one of these doors and just ask!" the group's website says.
Lizzie Jekanowski, chair of BCSSH, told CNN that the college has always been aware of the group's activities. "We've had a positive and open relationship with the administration up to this point," she said.
But earlier this month, college administrators sent letters to students whose dorm room doors have the logo saying that distributing condoms on campus "is not in concert with the mission of Boston College as a Catholic and Jesuit university."
"Should we receive any reports that you are, in fact, distributing condoms on campus, the matter would be referred to the student conduct office for disciplinary action by the University," concluded the letter sent by dean of students Paul J. Chebator and director of residence life George Arey.
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My son is a graduate. He was sent to BC with condoms from home. The housing policy prohibits "sleep-overs" in dorm rooms as well. Be creative people, but don't condem the University for trying to uphold the morals of the Church it stands for!
If you don't like Catholic policies you should not go to a Catholic school.
Catholicism, trying to rule the world with 1300's ideology. No wonder the only ones who defend them are old stupid child molesters
I'm not exactly sure what the issue here is? Do the students at the university not know that this is a Catholic university? Are they being forced to attend the university? If they want to promote condoms, they are free to stand outside the campus grounds and give them away free. But nooo, can't have that can we?
What part of "CATHOLIC" do the ignorant schmucks not get?
Condoms prevent abortions.