In the article "Stay true to biblical view of homosexuality"(Feb. 28), Julie Thornton eloquently expresses a key concept in the fight against homophobia. "I cannot imagine what it would be like to experience same-sex attraction. It must be a very difficult cross to bear."
I would like thank her for highlighting how difficult it is, and to point out to Ms. Thornton and those who share her opinions that the only reason same-sex attraction is a "difficult cross to bear" in this day and age is that people like her take it upon themselves to make other people's private sex lives their priority, when in reality, it has nothing to do with them.
Her interesting usage of the word "homogenital" implies that homosexual relationships are purely about physical gratification, slighting and trivializing the countless people who have found true emotional gratification from loving, homosexual relationships. Her suggestion that Boston College establish Courage, a Catholic group with links on its Web site to groups claiming to be able to "cure" people of their same-sex desires, is a frightening one. I sincerely hope that a group with such connections is never established at BC, a community in which tolerant, educated people understand that homosexuality is not something that can be "fixed" by any amount of prayer or reflection and would not support someone who does.
If we believe in God, we should believe in a God that loves his creation with no exceptions. We should also concentrate on living our own lives honorably; a goal that by no means involves passing judgment on the personal lives of others. I may not possess the scriptural expertise of Ms. Thornton, but her article calls to mind the expression "let he (or she) who is without sin cast the first stone."
Amy Keresztes A&S '10
BC wrong to try to put residence halls on Brighton Campus
I recently read an article in The Heights on the decision by Boston Mayor Tom Menino to block Boston College's expansion ("City questions Master Plan," Feb. 25). I cannot agree with the decision more. We already have students causing damage to my community and I do not believe that putting students in so-called regulated dorms is the answer. They had that in the past and all we saw was a stabbing and a drug bust in a period of only a few months. I am also aware of the big drinking parties students have in their dorm rooms. Lastly, I know a lot of people who make a decent living off renting rooms to students in the Chestnut Hill area. In short, Jack Dunn is dead wrong about the effect of students in this area and I will do everything in my power to lobby the town to prevent BC from expanding.
George Straton Brighton, MA
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