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Originally Posted by deepimpact2

The difference with this example is that in the Bible homosexuality is clearly listed as a sin. Being black or mixed is NOT listed as a sin. So if they came up with such a rule, it would be clear that it was based more on discrimination and not religious doctrine.

So, if they created their own version of the bible or created their own religious document its okay. If they chose they could use parts of the Bibile to "justify" discrimination against black or mixed people especially if that was an integral part of their religious teaching. There are plenty of things in the Bible not explicitly stated that are considered sins. There are other things that are stated that are not considered sins. If they came up with such a rule it would not necessarily be clear that it is discrimination.

Originally Posted by Senusret I

Selection based on merit is not the same as discrimination based on intangible criteria.

Thanks.

Originally Posted by Kevin

Are you saying intangible criteria have no place in the admissions/selection process? Are you saying sexuality is an intangible criterion?

Yes. Yes. If there is no way to evaluate or measure it then why consider it?