<p>However, I'm in dire need of a transfer. After much thought, I decided that I can no longer support an institution that supports the Vatican. It would be hypocritical of me to stay since I'm part of a committee working on a resolution to have sexual orientation explicitly included in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. AI actually proposed this resolution in 2003 at the UN Human Rights Commission meeting, but it failed due to intense pressure by the Vatican and the Organization of the Islamic Conference. The US was the only Western industrialized country not in favor of the resolution. Right now, we're hoping that the US would be more receptive to the new version given the changes in Congress. We will propose this resolution as soon as the Human Rights Council is ready to tackle it (The UN recently underwent some restructuring).</p>
<p>Fordham, Georgetown and Boston College are pretty gay friendly.</p>
<p>heavenwood: "...There are exceptions, I understand, but then again, that's also straying from a true traditional Catholic school."</p>
<p>it really sounds to me that you have never been on a catholic campus...
I attended 16 years of catholic education--my last 4 at the Univ of Dayton, and I can attest to the fact that the tenets of the catholic church will not be forced down anyone's throat. the only oxymoron (see #11 above) found in relation to catholic universities is that they are not what you would consider sterotypical religious institutions.</p>
<p>IF a Catholic looks at the Vatican's dictates as "targets" not necessarily to be reached, maybe they should consider becoming Protestants?</p>
<p>"You can love the sinner, but hate the sin". Sound familiar? It's what the Catholic church teaches.</p>
<p>Xavier University in Cincinnati, a Jesuit institution, has a gay/straight Alliance. </p>
<p>And in the Statement on Sexual Orientation, the University states “unequivocally that gay and lesbian students, faculty, staff, administrators, and alumni are welcome members of the University community, and that any prejudicial thoughts or actions directed against them have no place within our community.”</p>
<p>As a Marianist institution, U Dayton has a strong tradition of welcoming all people and building community. Their policy says "Both our civic and Catholic traditions summon us to create a community of welcome and hospitality for people of all sexual orientations." </p>
<p>UD also has a Student Allies group (a gay-straight Alliance that promotes acceptance of all sexual orientations).</p>
<p>Georgetown University!</p>
<p>DePaul in Chicago is literally right next to Boystown. Super lgtb friendly.</p>