[Vision2020] Re: Right to Speak.......list ofreligiousorganizations at WSU f

[Donovan Arnold]

Mr. Hansen,

You write,  "These are religious organizations.  They are independent and
>self-sustaining organizations.  They are not funded by the University (or
>state) of Idaho."

Yes they are supported by the University. Many of them, like Campus Crusade 
for Christ even have an office space in the Idaho Commons Building. Muslim, 
Indian, and African groups also are funded by taxpayer and student fee money 
for events. To say it is OK to fund religious groups for non-Christian 
religious events but then deny the same access to religious group that we do 
not like is not only ethically wrong, it would be in violation of the law.

All of the arguments that you make to cut funding and provide public 
resources and access to Christ Church would also cut funding for many 
students and other sources of revenue for the students and University.

We would not even be having this conversation if it was a Muslim or other 
minority religion that was holding an event in the Kibbie Dome. I think 
anyone that is being honest with themselves knows this to be that case.

Take Care,

Donovan, Arnold

>From: "Tom Hansen" <thansen at moscow.com>
>To: "'Kai Eiselein'" <fotopro63 at hotmail.com>, <vision2020 at moscow.com>
>Subject: RE: [Vision2020] Re: Right to Speak.......list 
>ofreligiousorganizations at WSU for J. Ford
>Date: Thu, 17 Mar 2005 16:15:00 -0800
>
>Yes.  These are religious organizations.  They are independent and
>self-sustaining organizations.  They are not funded by the University (or
>state) of Idaho.
>
>Furthermore, just like the fraternities and sororities at the University of
>Idaho, they are located on private property (not state property).  That's
>how it is here in Idaho.
>
>I am not knowledgeable with arrangements within the state of Washington.  I
>suggest that you contact them, ok?
>
>Take care, Moscow.
>
>Tom Hansen
>Just Another Pagan Intolerista Liberal Elitista Wacko Nutjob Loose in the
>Palouse Doing What Comes Natural
>
>
>
>We could learn a lot from crayons: some are sharp, some are pretty, some 
>are
>dull, some have weird names, and all are different colors....but they all
>exist very nicely in the same box.
>-----Original Message-----
>From: vision2020-bounces at moscow.com [mailto:vision2020-bounces at moscow.com]
>On Behalf Of Kai Eiselein
>Sent: Thursday, March 17, 2005 2:44 PM
>To: vision2020 at moscow.com
>Subject: [Vision2020] Re: Right to Speak.......list of
>religiousorganizations at WSU for J. Ford
>
>Muslim Student Association
>Jewish Student Organization
>Campus Christian Fellowship
>Campus Crusade for Christ
>Christians on Campus
>Common Ministry
>Adventist Christian Fellowship
>
>I'm sure there are more, but I found these on a quick search of the WSU
>website. If they allow these groups on campus (and at least two have WSU
>websites), then it seems they should allow others the same consideration.
>I'm sure UI has some of the same groups, so the whole no religion on campus
>argument seems rather...ummm.... holey.
>Separation of church and state? Is that in the Constitution? If so, where?
>
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