Christian clubs

EDITOR: Denying funding to Christian clubs at public universities due to their exclusion of gays is completely legitimate ("Schools try to balance gay, religious rights," March 3). Since the ruling by the U.S. Supreme Court in 2010, which denied funding to a law school Christian group that excluded gays, many college Christian clubs have argued that this exclusion is part of their religion, that "homosexuality is sinful" and, therefore, they have the right to behave in any manner consistent with their faith.

Christian groups complain that public universities exclude them, yet they openly exclude gays. No Biblical text specifically states what sexual orientation people should be. Though Adam and Eve are commonly used as evidence for heterosexuality, their story is one of gender creation not sexual orientation.

Christian students wishing to attend universities where religion is taught and homosexuality is frowned upon may find salvation at private colleges. But those who want to attend public universities should understand that the university will not fund groups that discriminate against other students. No public university is required to fund religious groups, but denying funds to those who discriminate is absolutely justified.

CLAUDIA RIVAS

Santa Rosa