Viewpoint Discrimination

Our discussion this past Sunday in WorldMovers concerned a recent Supreme decision which upheld the right of University of California Hastings College of Law to deny normal student organization communications and access to facilities for the Christian Legal Society, on the grounds that membership was not open to "all-comers." Implicit behind the decision was the fact that the organization's statement of faith defined marriage in the traditionally Biblical way.

Well, there it is. Sex trumps EVERYTHING in our culture, and there is no such thing as deviance - ever. Even Supreme Court justices, sworn to uphold a document written two hundred years ago, can show that they are just as post-modern and cool as the latest sex idol on television.

But I'm letting my vitriol show...you can read a calmer version of this event here; in fact, I wish you would.

For the benefit of WorldMovers (and others), here is a review of the points we committed to in class on Sunday:

Prayer Points
1. Pray for campus organizations like Conspiracy, Reformed University Fellowship, and Campus Crusade. Steve promised to keep us apprised of Conspiracy events which need prayer coverage.
2. Pray for Christians in public forums who will begin to experience viewpoint discrimination of the sort in this incident, that they will not compromise.
3. Pray for Supreme Court justices to have wisdom, especially "swing vote" Kennedy.
4. Pray for American Center for Law and Justice and Alliance Defense FUnd.

Talking Points
1. Speak that truth is eternal and does not change with whims of fashionable political correctness.
2. Ask someone, "Why is sex the most important thing - always?"
3. Ask people to give a good reason for the candidates they support in the upcoming primaries.

Action points
1. Pray!
2. Find ways to encourage and support Christians in university settings.

Tomorrow: How I hope the Christians of Hasting College will respond.