From Deseret News archives:

Change to BYU's Honor Code

Published: Wednesday, April 18, 2007 10:34 a.m. MDT
 |  E-MAIL | PRINT | FONT + - 
What BYU's Honor Code said on homo-sexual behavior or advocacy, and what it says now:

THE OLD

Advocacy of a homosexual lifestyle (whether implied or explicit) or any behaviors that indicate homosexual conduct, including those not sexual in nature, are inappropriate and violate the Honor Code.

Violations of the Honor Code may result in actions up to and including separation from the University.

THE NEW

Brigham Young University will respond to homosexual behavior rather than to feelings or orientation and welcomes as full members of the university community all whose behavior meets university standards. Members of the university community can remain in good Honor Code standing if they conduct their lives in a manner consistent with gospel principles and the Honor Code.

Story continues below
One's stated sexual orientation is not an Honor Code issue. However, the Honor Code requires all members of the university community to manifest a strict commitment to the law of chastity. Homosexual behavior or advocacy of homosexual behavior are inappropriate and violate the Honor Code. Homosexual behavior includes not only sexual relations between members of the same sex, but all forms of physical intimacy that give expression to homosexual feelings. Advocacy includes seeking to influence others to engage in homosexual behavior or promoting homosexual relations as being morally acceptable.

Violations of the Honor Code may result in actions up to and including separation from the University.

Source: Brigham Young University

Comments

You can be the first to comment on this story.

previousnext

Latest comments

When I get cancer I'll just die queitly to save the country money. I don't...

BYU eager for crack at Oregon State

I love the Utes and Cougars. I have a RED Diploma and I am very proud to be a...

Gentlemen Broncos was so inappropriate, my entire party and I walked out of...

Utes finally get to host Michigan

to get a Michigan team this mediocre...and U will still lose...watch out for...

BYU devotional: 'God loves you'

As Paul said about Jesus(God)..."the glorious appearing of our great great...

Panel passes BCS playoff bill

Every major sport has a playoff. College football should and everyone knows...

is not goliath. They are that cute Didney character whose nose grows when...

This is a lot of hooey about nothing except money. AS a driver I've seen this...

BCS, a broken system that needs to be fixed.

The picture of the collision they linked to is spectacular! They obviously...

Advertisements