UNC rejects religious fraternity

[Little E]

I don't get the issue here. Essentially they are a GLO, who happen to be Christian based. I highly object to schools, public or private, funding our general accounts. The previous examples, like philanthropy fundraisers etc where money was given is a whole other potato. This was funding for an event and the event probably had to be open to the public to be eligible for a funding board. Totally different, we should be supported, if voting reps agree, when we do open campus events. The big issue is a group that flat out discriminates based on one factor, they should not be eligible for funding. Additionally, NPC, IFC and NPHC (i'm assuming) all have non-discriminatory clauses of the whole race, creed, etc but we reserve the right to discriminate based on sex. This is why we pay dues, among other reasons, and why this group should as well if they wish to have funds.

sorry if i'm incoherrent. my mind is foggy from work.

[pinkyphimu]

if this group is a fraternity....and unc doesn't fund any of the fraternities or sororities there....then why did this group think they should be funded?

[sammy25]

This faternity at UNC has NEVER received or intends to EVER receive a dime of UNC student fees. Members pay dues just like any other faternity. They are only asking that they be able to reserve rooms, info tables, etc. which is paid for by tax dollars NOT student fees. Besides every other recognized faternity at UNC is able to enjoy these same privileges. To deny a group access to public rooms that are paid for with state taxes would be like telling a religious or atheistic group they cannot reserve an area and hold functions in a public park. This is absolutely unconstitutional as the government would be denying these groups expression on public property which their tax dollars paid for as well.

As far as "opening up the doors" and letting people know what they believe is not at issue, what is at issue is that UNC is attempting to force them to sign a policy that would require them to accept MEMBERS, not visitors, of all religions. Let's be realistic if it is a religious organization, then obviously they hold to a particular faith, and just maybe it was founded to share that faith, not faiths, otherwise the organization would lose it's identity and purpose. This issue is not the same as a Latino or Korean joining the Black Student Movement, as their being of a different ethnicity does not in anyway compromise the goal or mission of that group. Furthermore if this group did sign a policy that they have no intention of adhering to then maybe they should find a new religion or at least one that condones dishonesty.

I've read the press reports, this group is not refusing to associate with certain people or telling people to hate certain groups, it's simply reserving the right to be selective in it's membership, no different then any other faternity.

[sammy25]

AGAIN THIS FATERNITY AT UNC HAS NEVER RECEIVED OR EVER INTENDS TO RECEIVE FUNDS FROM THE SCHOOL.