Speaker who was canceled by Aquinas College defends morality of homosexuality

[Ian David]

GRAND RAPIDS -- If gay relationships involve consenting adults and bring meaning to people's lives, "it sounds like the sort of thing we'd want to encourage," philosophy professor John Corvino said.

So what's all the fuss about homosexuality, he wanted to know.

In his hourlong talk that drew a standing ovation Wednesday at Fountain Street Church, the gay-rights advocate argued against proclamations that homosexuality is a "moral abomination." Instead, society has a moral imperative to treat gay people justly, he said.

"Gay and lesbian relationships make some people happy. And I don't just mean that they make people feel good. They are an important avenue of meaning and fulfillment in people's lives," said Corvino, who teaches at Wayne State University.

"If we're going to deny that experience to an entire group of people, we better have a darned good reason."

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http://gay_blog.blogspot.com/2008/04/speaker-who-was-canceled-by-aquinas.html

[panader0]

1. What about jacking off?

If I play with myself, does that make me homosexual? Wow, I never thought about that before. (I'm trying to quit)

[Zuiderelle]

2. Um, what?

[panader0]

3. You know, man on man

And why did god make your arms just the right length to end up in your crotch? What a joker!

[Ian David]

4. I guess only if you fantasize about doing it with your evil twin.

Or, perhaps in your case, your good twin.

Or smart twin.

[Zuiderelle]

5. Yeah, ok. I guess every sexually healthy person in the world is gay then.

[Solon]

6. *cough*Dumbass!*cough*

x(

[Book Lover]

7. I wonder...

Do you have anything meaningful to add to this conversation?

[lakerboy]

8. Awesome lecture

I attended Prof. Corvino's talk in Grand Rapids, and I have to say that he's amazing! If you ever get a chance to hear him, I recommend it. Corvino has a gift for always giving all sides of an argument respect, and with this issue, a serious public dialogue is necessary. And also as a young gay male who still isn't really 100% comfortable with it all yet, seeing hundreds of supportive people gathered in one place was one the most moving experiences I've ever had, and it's one I'll never forget. You could feel the genuine concern, compassion, and love everyone held for these Aquinas students who really got screwed over...I didn't really expect to find a crowd like that in Michigan! ;)

[xchrom]

9. welcome!

:applause: