Not a good example
Was the example of the church being discriminatory the right example for the April 28 article, "Silent no more?"
I agree it's a shame that such things happen to people, as in Kevin Telles' case, but a better example could have been used, such as the Matthew Sheppard Fence mentioned by Jesus Smith. Not just the Catholic Church, but any Christian church following what is written in the Bible will see the contradiction in having Telles as a catechist. It's the same as having Hillary Clinton head the Republican Party. It turns the essence of the organization on its head. I'm sure many Republicans would get riled up at that suggestion.
Now apply that to something even more serious than a political party, the church. It has nothing to do with hate or discrimination, but preserving the teachings and tenets of something as serious as divine law. Concerned parents send their kids to catechism to learn, but have a hard time accepting that someone not follow ing the teachings is an instructor.
However, the good book doesn't make it ok to hate. We are still instructed to love one another. Anyone not following that but claiming to be Christian is also not fit to be a catechist, much less share the name. I invite my Christian brothers and sisters to love their neighbor, even if they don't agree on some issues.
Matthew Chavez Senior criminal justice major
Love thy neighbor
This is in response to the April 28 edition of The Prospector article "Silent No More." Frankly it never ceases to amaze me how hypocritical Catholics and Christians are towards the subject of sexual orientation.
First of all, I feel sorry for Mr. Telles who is being forced to give up a job because of his sexual orientation.
When he applied for that position I'm sure it was a "Don't ask, don't tell" situation, and as a Catholic instructor he would provide an open-minded ideology to homosexuality if, and I stress if, the subject is brought up.
Second of all, in response to Mr. Clifford's statement about having strong Christian beliefs, what if people are not Christian? What should their beliefs be to homosexuality? My main focus is towards religion. In my belief they are the cause of controversy over this subject.
I cannot speak for all religions, as I was raised and taught as a Catholic, but Catholicism is just a branch of Christianity. Many religions stem from this trunk, following Christ. His teachings centered on loving thy neighbor, and here people who "follow" those teachings choose to punish and discriminate toward gays. Great way to live up to the religion you believe in!
Ben Rodriguez Junior electrical engineering major
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