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SALT LAKE CITY (KUTV) She is a life-long member of the LDS church with the needed ecclesiastical endorsement to hold a current temple recommend -- her faith's standard of being a believer in good standing. 
  
 Now she has taught her final class at BYU-Idaho in Rexburg, Idaho, after she declined to retract a Facebook statement (which can be read in its entirety at the bottom of this story) supporting the LGBT community. She was told by the school to retract her statement and when she refused, she lost her job. 
  
 Ruthie Robertson, an adjunct professor of political science -- one of the school's youngest -- taught that final class last week. She told 2News, she was allowed to finish out her summer course, but her contracted classes for fall and winter semesters have been cancelled. 
  
 She made the now viral Facebook post on June 5. She said within hours she was reported to BYU-Idaho administration and was called in to discuss the post. She called the post “private” and said she did not think it would hurt her career. 
  
 “I’m currently a member of the LDS Church. This organization has openly and forcefully opposed same-sex relationships and legalized same-sex marriage,” the post said in the post's opening. 
  
 She wrote about the LDS church fighting for California's Proposition 8, an amendment to the state's constitution, fighting to stop same sex marriage in the state and allowing religious universities, doctors and adoption services, among other services, being denied to same-sex couples. 
  
 Robertson, a member of the LDS church, said she has many gay friends and wrote the post to let them know she supported and loved them. She said she could not remove or rescind the post. 
  
 “I could not take it back,” she said. 
  
 Robertson said she felt secure in making her post on Facebook because it is private; no students followed her online and her beliefs have never been taught in a classroom. 
  
 Elder D. Todd Christofferson, a member of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles, one of the church's highest offices, told KUTV in 2015 that Mormons would not have their membership endangered by posting support of same-sex marriage on social media. 
  
 "There hasn't been any litmus test or standard imposed that you couldn't support that if you want to support it, if that's your belief and you think it's right," Christofferson said after a Jan. 27 news conference, reported by KUTV media partner The Salt Lake Tribune. 
  
  
  
 Christofferson was not asked and did not address what was appropriate for church employees. 
  
 She believes a former roommate who’d called her out for previous posts on feminism was likely the one who brought the LGBT post to BYUI’s attention. 
  
  
  
 “This is my official announcement and declaration that I believe heterosexuality and homosexuality are both natural and neither is sinful. I will never support the phrase 'love the sinner, hate the sin' because that “sin” is part of who that person is,” she wrote. 
  
 The June 5, Facebook post delves into LDS Church’s 2015 stance stating that children of gay couples could not be baptized until the age of 18. Robertson takes issue with this new guideline calling it “anti-family.” 
  
 “Most Christian faiths label homosexuality as a sin based on archaic writings A few hateful verses in the Old Testament have led to hundreds of years of prejudice, hatred, violence, and pain. If we’re going to follow the Old Testament, and use it to justify a hateful stance, there are several other things we need to start condemning and punishing.” 
  
 Robertson wrote in her post that such archaic teachings should be left in the past like others that include wearing clothing made of more than one fiber. Those Biblical laws that now seem outdated in her mind include -keeping menstruating women at home because they are unclean. 
  
 Robertson ended her LGBT Pride month post by saying “I will always and forever stand up for the equality of the LGBT community. Sexuality and gender are not binary, they are on a spectrum and that’s how we were made. Stand up for humanity, love people because of who they are... not despite who they are.” 
  
 She said she was never promised that she could keep her job if she retracted her post but says it was implied. She made an immediate attempt by writing the following: 
  
 In honor of LGBT Pride Month, I thought I would reveal some things in the name of authenticity. I'd like to preface this by saying that, as an employee of BYUI, my views do not reflect the school or LDS Church. These are my personal beliefs, and they have no place in my classroom nor will they ever. Students often approach me and ask my opinion on certain matters of the Church, and I always diplomatically discourage the discussion and tell them to seek their own truths rather than a professor. My students know that I expect respect and love for all, no matter their gender, sexual orientation, ethnicity, etc. and that's the most I've said on the following subject. 
  
 Robertson wants to make it clear she is still a member of the LDS church and has no plans of leaving. She has since accepted students on her Facebook page who’ve reached out in support of her, but did not accept such requests until she was fired. 
  
 BYU-Idaho sent the following statement: 
  
 Brigham Young University-Idaho has a long-standing policy of not commenting on personnel matters. 
  
 While the University would not discuss the situation, there is evidence that Robertson was indeed contracted to teach into next year. As of Monday, BYU-Idaho still had Robertson slated in the online catalog of classes teaching POLSC170 International politics through 2018. 
  
 Robertson is a former student of BYU-Idaho and does not yet know where she will go next to teach. 
  
 Robertson said she was born and raised in Virginia as a member of the LDS church - officially known as the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Her mother was a convert. 
  
 She said she was home schooled until high school, and received her undergraduate degree from BYU-Idaho. She said it was during her time as a student there she started to realize she was “quite liberal.” While attending BYU, Robertson said she was a teaching aid for two years and started teaching POLSC170 for her internship. She was hired in December, 2016 to teach online at BYU-Idaho and started on campus in April, 2017. 
  
 Robertson has been an active member of the LDS church her entire life and is an “endowed” member who has been through the LDS temple. She has “always had an issue with religions policies on LGBT, but felt comfortable” with her own personal stance until the Nov. 15 policy on the baptisms for children with gay parents was leaked. Robertson said she has “been struggling ever since -- but still remains a member of the church, and holds a temple recommend.” 
  
 Robertson's Facebook post: 
  
 June 5th 
  
 In honor of LGBT Pride Month, I thought I would reveal some things in the name of authenticity. I’m currently a member of the LDS Church. This organization has openly and forcefully opposed same-sex relationships and legalized same-sex marriage. They pushed members in California to fight against Prop 8, and had a policy claiming that same-sex relationships were a sin and discouraged individuals from participating in them. In the past, the Church was a facilitator for adoptions. They ended this part of the organization to avoid having to deal with adoption requests from same-sex couples. In November 2015, they took their stance further by labeling same-sex couples in the Church as apostates, meaning those found in these relationships would have a disciplinary hearing to determine their membership status; they can either end their engagements in this sinful life, or be excommunicated. The policy also prevents their children from joining the Church until they are 18, with the condition that they disavow their parent’s life style. For an organization that places so much importance on the family unit, this policy sure seems to be attacking a form of that unit. Most Christian faiths label homosexuality as a sin based on archaic writings. A few hateful verses in the Old Testament have led to hundreds of years of prejudice, hatred, violence, and pain. If we’re going to follow the Old Testament, and use it to justify a hateful stance, there are several other things we need to start condemning and punishing. Leviticus 19:19 tells us we can’t wear clothing of two kinds of material… so, basically every clothing item ever has to be burned. The next time you see someone wearing clothes (which is always… so, you’re welcome for the opportunity to show your spiritual superiority), check the tag to see the materials it’s made from. If it’s more than one, tell them they should desire to walk around naked rather than wear clothing made of more than one material! Women, in Leviticus 15, we learn that God purposely made us unclean. When we menstruate, we are unclean for those 7 days. Oh, and anyone or anything that touches us during that time is unclean as well. You aren’t allowed to go to church at that time because you’ll corrupt everything there with your blood flow. Oh, and you know how God also gave us the ability to grow a human inside of us? Well, after a woman has a child, she has a period of impurity and cannot be touched. If it’s a boy, she’s unclean for 40 days. If it’s a girl, she’s unclean for 80 days. As a female, you also are not allowed to read from the scriptures (wait… how am I supposed to know about my impurity rituals then?! I need to know how to make myself pure after my period!..too bad). You also cannot preach in a church (can I use this excuse next time I’m asked to speak in church?) None of this is archaic, sexist, or totally illogical at all though, right? God commanded these things, so we need to make sure we make these into policies as well! What I’m trying convey is that we like to pick and choose from the scriptures, and if we choose to use the Old Testament as a defense for condemning homosexuality… there’s a whole lot more we need to be condemning as well. The Book of Mormon is supposed to be the keystone of the Church, right? It never once mentions homosexuality. What is does mention is that God disposed the practice of polygamy, and the Nephites are brought to repentance for practicing it…. yet, Joseph Smith said God commanded him to practice it. We can’t keep picking and choosing what kind of God we worship, and we can’t keep picking and choosing which commandments of his are to be enforced or not. This is my official announcement and declaration that I believe heterosexuality and homosexuality are both natural and neither is sinful. I will never support the phrase “love the sinner, hate the sin” because that “sin” is part of who that person is. Homosexuality and transgenderism are not sins; if God made us, and those are part of who we are then God created that as well. I realize that my views counter the current day policies of the LDS Church, but I hope that over time the Church will come to see the harm these policies have. Church History shows that the Church has rescinded policies before that weren't doctrinal, and that weren't inspired by the Lord. I hope that this will someday apply to the stance on the LGBT community. I will always and forever stand up for the equality of the LGBT community. Sexuality and gender are not binary, they are on a spectrum and that’s how we were made. Stand up for humanity, love people because of who they are... not despite who they are. 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– When Ruthie Robertson declared on Facebook that "homosexuality and transgenderism are not sins," the 22-year-old political science instructor at Brigham Young University-Idaho expected the feedback would be harsh. "But it never crossed my mind that I would lose my job," she tells the Idaho State Journal. Now, that's exactly what happened. Though her lengthy statement was in response to the bullying of gay students at BYU, which is operated by the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Robertson says school administrators weren't pleased. Indeed, after she refused their demands to remove the post—which also called out the church's treatment of LGBT people—Robertson says she was told her summer classes would be her last. "I kind of felt like the rug was pulled out from under me," says Robertson, a lifelong member of the LDS church who'd previously been scheduled to teach a course in the fall term, per KUTV and the Washington Post. She maintains there was nothing in her contract banning her from expressing her opinions online, but she admits her views were in opposition to church policies. A BYU rep refused to comment. However, the same BYU honor code noting "homosexual behavior is inappropriate" also states adherence to "the principles of the gospel of Jesus Christ … is a specific condition of employment and admission." Despite losing her job, Robertson says she has no regrets about what she wrote. "It was something that needed to be said," she tells the Post.
Artikel: SALT LAKE CITY (KUTV) Hon är en livslång medlem av LDS kyrkan med den nödvändiga kyrkliga stöd för att hålla ett aktuellt tempel rekommenderar -- hennes tro standard att vara en troende i god ställning. Nu har hon undervisat sin sista klass på BYU-Idaho i Rexburg, Idaho, efter att hon avböjt att dra tillbaka ett Facebook-uttalande (som kan läsas i sin helhet längst ner i denna berättelse) som stödjer HBTQ-gemenskapen. Hon blev tillsagd av skolan att dra tillbaka sitt uttalande och när hon vägrade förlorade hon sitt jobb. Ruthie Robertson, adjungerad professor i statsvetenskap - en av skolans yngsta - undervisade i den sista klassen förra veckan. Hon berättade för 2News, hon fick avsluta sin sommarkurs, men hennes kontrakterade kurser för höst och vinterterminer har ställts in. Hon gjorde det nu virala Facebook-inlägget den 5 juni. Hon sade att hon inom några timmar blev inrapporterad till BYU-Idaho administration och kallades in för att diskutera posten. Hon kallade posten ”privat” och sade att hon inte trodde att det skulle skada hennes karriär. – Jag är för närvarande medlem i LDS-kyrkan. Denna organisation har öppet och kraftfullt motsatt sig samkönade relationer och legaliserade samkönade äktenskap,” inlägget sade i inläggets öppning. Hon skrev om LDS-kyrkan som kämpade för Kaliforniens proposition 8, en ändring av delstatens konstitution, som kämpade för att stoppa samkönade äktenskap i delstaten och som tillät religiösa universitet, läkare och adoptionstjänster, bland annat tjänster, att nekas samkönade par. Robertson, medlem i LDS-kyrkan, sade att hon har många homosexuella vänner och skrev inlägget för att låta dem veta att hon stödde och älskade dem. Hon sa att hon inte kunde ta bort eller återkalla posten. — Jag kunde inte ta tillbaka det, sade hon. Robertson sade att hon kände sig trygg i att göra sitt inlägg på Facebook eftersom det är privat; inga elever följde henne på nätet och hennes tro har aldrig undervisats i ett klassrum. Äldste D. Todd Christofferson, medlem av de tolv apostlarnas kvorum, ett av kyrkans högsta ämbeten, berättade 2015 för KUTV att mormonerna inte skulle få sitt medlemskap hotat genom att lägga ut stöd för samkönat äktenskap på sociala medier. "Det har inte funnits något litmustest eller standard påbjudet att man inte kunde stödja det om man vill stödja det, om det är ens tro och man tycker att det är rätt", sade Christofferson efter en 27 januari-nyhetskonferens, rapporterad av KUTV:s mediepartner The Salt Lake Tribune. Christofferson blev inte tillfrågad och tog inte upp vad som var lämpligt för kyrkans anställda. Hon tror att en tidigare rumskamrat som hade kallat ut henne för tidigare inlägg om feminism troligen var den som förde HBTQ-posten till BYUI:s uppmärksamhet. – Det här är mitt officiella tillkännagivande och uttalande om att jag tror att heterosexualitet och homosexualitet är både naturliga och inte heller syndiga. Jag kommer aldrig att stödja frasen "älska syndaren, hata synden" eftersom den "synden" är en del av den personen," skrev hon. Den 5 juni, Facebook inlägg gräver i LDS Church s ståndpunkt 2015 som säger att barn till homosexuella par inte kunde döpas förrän vid 18 års ålder. Robertson tar avstånd från denna nya riktlinje som kallar den ”antifamilj”. ”De flesta kristna trossamfund betecknar homosexualitet som en synd baserad på ålderdomliga skrifter Några hatiska verser i Gamla Testamentet har lett till hundratals år av fördomar, hat, våld och smärta. Om vi ska följa Gamla Testamentet, och använda det för att rättfärdiga en hatisk hållning, det finns flera andra saker vi behöver för att börja fördöma och straffa. "Robertson skrev i sitt inlägg att sådana ålderdomliga läror bör lämnas i det förflutna som andra som inkluderar bära kläder gjorda av mer än en fiber. De bibliska lagar som nu verkar förlegade i hennes sinne inbegriper att menstruera kvinnor i hemmet därför att de är orena. Robertson avslutade sitt HBTQ Pride månad inlägg med att säga ”Jag kommer alltid och för alltid stå upp för jämställdheten i HBTQ-samhället. Sexualitet och kön är inte binära, de är på ett spektrum och det är så vi gjordes. Stå upp för mänskligheten, älska människor på grund av vilka de är... inte trots vilka de är.” Hon sa att hon aldrig blev lovad att hon kunde behålla sitt jobb om hon drog tillbaka sin post men säger att det var underförstått. Hon gjorde ett omedelbart försök genom att skriva följande: För att hedra HBTQ Pride Month tänkte jag avslöja några saker i äkthetens namn. Jag vill förorda detta genom att säga att, som anställd i BYUI, mina åsikter inte återspeglar skolan eller LDS Church. Detta är min personliga tro, och de har ingen plats i mitt klassrum och kommer aldrig att göra det. Eleverna nalkas mig ofta och frågar min åsikt i vissa frågor inom kyrkan, och jag avråder alltid diplomatiskt diskussionen och säger åt dem att söka sina egna sanningar snarare än en professor. Mina elever vet att jag förväntar mig respekt och kärlek för alla, oavsett kön, sexuell läggning, etnicitet, etc. Och det är det mest jag har sagt om följande ämne. Robertson vill klargöra att hon fortfarande är medlem i LDS-kyrkan och har inga planer på att lämna. Hon har sedan accepterat studenter på sin Facebook-sida som har nått ut till stöd för henne, men accepterade inte sådana önskemål förrän hon fick sparken. BYU-Idaho skickade följande uttalande: Brigham Young University-Idaho har en mångårig policy att inte kommentera personalfrågor. Även om universitetet inte ville diskutera situationen, finns det bevis för att Robertson verkligen fick i uppdrag att undervisa in på nästa år. Från och med måndagen hade BYU-Idaho fortfarande Robertson skiffer i onlinekatalogen över klasser som undervisade i POLSC170 Internationell politik till och med 2018. Robertson är en före detta elev till BYU-Idaho och vet ännu inte vart hon ska gå bredvid för att undervisa. Robertson sade att hon är född och uppvuxen i Virginia som medlem i LDS-kyrkan - officiellt känd som Jesu Kristi Kyrka av Sista Dagars Heliga. Hennes mor var omvänd. Hon sa att hon var hemmaskolad till gymnasiet, och fick sin grundexamen från BYU-Idaho. Hon sade att det var under hennes tid som elev där hon började inse att hon var “ganska liberal.” Medan hon deltog i BYU, Robertson sade att hon var en pedagogisk hjälp i två år och började undervisa POLSC170 för sin praktik. Hon anställdes i december 2016 för att undervisa på nätet på BYU-Idaho och började på campus i april 2017. Robertson har varit en aktiv medlem i LDS-kyrkan hela sitt liv och är en ”endowed” medlem som har varit genom LDS-templet. Hon har ”alltid haft problem med religionspolitik på HBTQ, men kände sig bekväm” med sin egen personliga hållning tills 15 november-policyn om dop för barn med homosexuella föräldrar läckte ut. Robertson sa att hon har “kämpat ända sedan dess – men fortfarande är medlem i kyrkan, och håller ett tempel rekommenderar.” Robertsons Facebook inlägg: 5 juni För att hedra HBTQ Pride Month, Jag tänkte att jag skulle avslöja några saker i namn av äkthet. Jag är för närvarande medlem i LDS-kyrkan. Denna organisation har öppet och kraftfullt motsatt sig samkönade relationer och legaliserat samkönade äktenskap. De drev medlemmar i Kalifornien att kämpa mot Prop 8, och hade en policy som hävdade att samkönade relationer var en synd och avskräckte individer från att delta i dem. Tidigare var kyrkan en facilitator för adoptioner. De avslutade denna del av organisationen för att undvika att behöva hantera adoptionsförfrågningar från samkönade par. I november 2015 tog de sin ståndpunkt vidare genom att stämpla samkönade par i kyrkan som avfällingar, vilket innebär att de som finns i dessa relationer skulle ha en disciplinär utfrågning för att avgöra deras medlemsstatus; de kan antingen avsluta sina engagemang i detta syndiga liv, eller bli bannlysta. Politiken hindrar också deras barn från att ansluta sig till kyrkan tills de är 18, med villkoret att de vränger sin förälders livsstil. För en organisation som lägger så stor vikt på familjeenheten verkar denna politik verkligen angripa en form av den enheten. De flesta kristna trossamfund betecknar homosexualitet som en synd baserad på ålderdomliga skrifter. Några få hatiska verser i Gamla Testamentet har lett till hundratals år av fördomar, hat, våld och smärta. Om vi ska följa Gamla Testamentet, och använda det för att rättfärdiga en hatisk hållning, finns det flera andra saker vi behöver för att börja fördöma och straffa. 3 Mosebok 19:19 säger att vi inte kan bära kläder av två slag av material... så i princip måste varje klädesplagg någonsin brännas. Nästa gång du ser någon som bär kläder (vilket alltid är... så, du är välkommen för möjligheten att visa din andliga överlägsenhet), kontrollera taggen för att se det material den är gjord av. Om det är mer än en, tala då om för dem att de bör önska gå omkring nakna i stället för att bära kläder gjorda av mer än ett material! I 3 Moseboken 15 får vi veta att Gud med avsikt har gjort oss orena. När vi menstruerar, är vi orena i de 7 dagarna. Och alla eller allt som rör oss under den tiden är också orena. Du får inte gå i kyrkan vid den tiden, eftersom du kommer att fördärva allt där med ditt blodflöde. Och du vet hur Gud gav oss förmågan att odla en människa inom oss? När en kvinna har ett barn, har hon en period av orenhet och kan inte röras. Om det är en pojke, är hon oren i 40 dagar. Om det är en flicka, är hon oren i 80 dagar. Som kvinna får du inte heller läsa ur bibelställena (vänta... hur ska jag då kunna veta om mina orenhetsritualer?! Jag behöver veta hur jag ska göra mig ren efter min mens!.. Synd). Du kan inte heller predika i en kyrka (kan jag använda den här ursäkten nästa gång jag blir ombedd att tala i kyrkan?) Inget av det här är ålderdomligt, sexistiskt eller helt ologiskt, eller hur? Gud befallde dessa ting, så vi måste se till att vi också gör dessa till politik! Vad jag försöker förmedla är att vi gillar att välja och välja bland skrifterna, och om vi väljer att använda Gamla Testamentet som ett försvar för att fördöma homosexualitet... det finns en hel del mer vi måste fördöma också. Mormonboken ska vara kyrkans grundsten, eller hur? Den nämner aldrig homosexualitet. Det som nämns är att Gud har gjort bruk av polygami, och nefiterna bringas till sinnesändring för att de utövar det.... Men ändå sade Joseph Smith att Gud befallde honom att utöva det. Vi kan inte fortsätta att plocka och välja vilken typ av Gud vi tillber, och vi kan inte fortsätta att plocka och välja vilka bud av hans ska upprätthållas eller inte. Detta är mitt officiella tillkännagivande och uttalande om att jag anser att heterosexualitet och homosexualitet är både naturliga och inte heller syndiga. Jag kommer aldrig att stödja frasen ”älska syndaren, hata synden” eftersom den ”synden” är en del av den personen. Homosexualitet och transgenderism är inte synder; om Gud skapade oss, och de är en del av vilka vi är, då skapade Gud det också. Jag inser att mina åsikter motverkar LDS-kyrkans nuvarande politik, men jag hoppas att kyrkan med tiden kommer att inse vilken skada denna politik har. Kyrkans historia visar att kyrkan har hävt sin politik innan den inte var läromässig, och det var inte inspirerat av Herren. Jag hoppas att detta en dag kommer att gälla för ståndpunkten om HBTQ-samfundet. Jag kommer alltid och för alltid att stå upp för hbt-samhällets jämlikhet. Sexualitet och kön är inte binära, de är på ett spektrum och det är så vi gjordes. Stå upp för mänskligheten, älska människor på grund av vilka de är... inte trots vilka de är. Trump kan bryta traditionen av juni är HBTQ stolthet månad, men jag kommer fortfarande att fira det .. denna månad och varje månad att följa. #LGBTPrideMonth السی Church Educational System Honor Code Brigham Young University, Brigham Young University-Hawaii, Brigham Young University-Idaho, och LDS Business College existerar för att ge en utbildning i en atmosfär som överensstämmer med idealen och principerna i Jesu Kristi Kyrka av Sista Dagars Heliga. Denna atmosfär skapas och bevaras genom engagemang för uppförande som återspeglar dessa ideal och principer. Medlemmar av fakulteten, administrationen, personalen och studentorganet vid BYU, BYU-H, BYU-I och LDSBC väljs ut och behålls bland individer som frivilligt lever enligt principerna i Jesu Kristi evangelium. Ett särskilt villkor för anställning och inresa är att sådana villkor iakttas. De individer som inte är medlemmar i Jesu Kristi Kyrka av Sista Dagars Heliga förväntas också upprätthålla samma normer för uppförande, utom kyrkonärvaro. Alla som representerar BYU, BYU-H, BYU-I, och LDSBC ska upprätthålla de högsta normerna för heder, integritet, moral och hänsyn till andra i personligt beteende. Genom att acceptera utnämning på fakulteten, fortsätta i anställning, eller fortsätta klassen inskrivning, bevisar individer sitt åtagande att följa hederskoden standarder som godkänts av styrelsen för Trustees "all times and...in all places" (Mosiah 18:9). Top Honor Code Statement Vi tror på att vara ärliga, sanna, kyska, välvilliga, dygdiga, och att göra gott mot alla människor....Om det finns något dygdigt, ljuvligt, eller av gott rykte eller berömvärt, vi söker efter dessa saker. Trettonde trosartikeln. Som en fråga om personligt engagemang, fakulteten, administration, personal och studenter vid Brigham Young University, Brigham Young University-Hawaii, BYU-I, och LDS Business College försöker visa i dagligt liv på och utanför campus de moraliska dygder som omfattas av evangeliet om Jesus Kristus, och kommer: Var ärlig Leva ett kyskt och dygdigt liv Lyd lagen och alla campus politik Använd rent språk Respekt andra Avstå från alkoholhaltiga drycker, tobak, te, kaffe och missbruk Delta regelbundet i kyrkans tjänster Observera Klänning och Grooming Standards Uppmuntra andra i deras åtagande att följa hederskoden Specifika policyer som ingår i hederskoden inkluderar (1) Akademisk Ärlighetspolicy, (2) Kläd- och Grooming Standards, (3) Bostadslevnadsstandarder, och (4) den fortsatta studenteklesiastiska Godkännandekrav. (Se institutionell politik för mer detaljerad information.) Top Goda Hederskoden Standing Studenter måste vara i god hederskod som står att bli antagen till, fortsätta inskrivning på, och ta examen från BYU. Termen "god hederskodex stående" innebär att en elevs uppförande är förenligt med hederskoden och idealen och principerna i Jesu Kristi Kyrka av Sista Dagars Heliga. Uteslutning, uteslutning, eller disaffiliering från Jesu Kristi Kyrka av Sista Dagars Heliga resulterar automatiskt i förlust av god Ära Kod stående. Vidare står en student inte i god hederskodex om hans eller hennes kyrkliga påskrift antingen har förfallit eller dragits tillbaka, eller om hederskodexverket har satt ett "hold" på studentens journal. Alla studenter, vid tillträde till BYU, är skyldiga att följa normerna i hederskoden hela tiden, oavsett om de är på eller utanför campus. När byrån för hederskodex får rapporter om tjänstefel före en blivande students inresa eller återtagande hänvisas dessa rapporter till antagningskontoret för lämplig åtgärd. När Honor Code Office får rapporter om studentfel efter antagning eller återtagande, men innan registrering för klasser, Honor Code Office vanligtvis underrättar studenten, vilket indikerar att ett "hold" kommer att läggas på studentens registrering om ärendet inte är löst på ett tillfredsställande sätt för Honor Code Office vid ett angivet datum. Honor Code Office förbehåller sig också rätten att placera ett "hold" på en students register baserat på rapporter om studentfel innan studenten underrättas. Top Uppförande Alla studenter är skyldiga att uppföra sig på ett sätt som är förenligt med hederskoden. Dessutom får eleverna inte påverka eller försöka påverka andra att ägna sig åt beteende som är oförenligt med hederskoden. Studenterna måste avstå från att använda alkohol, tobak och olagliga ämnen och från avsiktliga missbruk eller missbruk av något ämne. Sexuellt tjänstefel; oanständigt eller oanständigt uppförande eller uttryck; oordentligt eller störande uppförande; deltagande i spelaktiviteter; inblandning i pornografiskt, erotiskt, oanständigt eller kränkande material; och annat uppförande eller handlande som är oförenligt med principerna i Jesu Kristi Kyrka av Sista Dagars Heliga och Ärabalken är inte tillåtet. Överträdelser av hedersbalken kan resultera i handlingar fram till och med separation från universitetet. Top Homosexuellt beteende Brigham Young University kommer att reagera på homosexuellt beteende snarare än på känslor eller attraktion och välkomnar som fullvärdiga medlemmar av universitetssamfundet alla vars beteende uppfyller universitetsstandard. Medlemmar i universitetssamfundet kan förbli i god hederskodex stående om de uppför sina liv på ett sätt som överensstämmer med gospelprinciperna och hederskodexen. Ens påstådda samkönade dragningskraft är inte en hederskodexfråga. Hedersbalken kräver dock att alla medlemmar i universitetssamfundet ska manifestera ett strikt engagemang för kyskhetslagstiftningen. Homosexuellt beteende är olämpligt och bryter mot hederskoden. Homosexuellt beteende innefattar inte bara sexuella relationer mellan medlemmar av samma kön, utan alla former av fysisk intimitet som ger uttryck åt homosexuella känslor. Top Klänning och grooming Standarder Klänning och grooming av både män och kvinnor bör alltid vara blygsam, prydlig och ren, överensstämmer med värdighet anhängare av att representera Jesu Kristi Kyrka av Sista Dagars Heliga och någon av dess institutioner för högre utbildning. Blygsamhet och renlighet är viktiga värderingar som återspeglar personlig värdighet och integritet, genom vilka studenter, personal och fakultet representerar kyrkans principer och normer. Medlemmarna i BYU-samfundet förbinder sig att följa följande normer, som återspeglar ledningen av styrelsen för förtroendevalda och kyrkans publikation För ungdomens styrka. Klännings- och groomingstandarderna är följande: Män En ren och välvårdad-för utseende bör upprätthållas. Klädsel är olämplig när den är är ärmlös, avslöjande eller formpassning. Shorts måste vara knälånga eller längre. Frisyrer bör vara rena och prydliga, undvika extrema stilar eller färger, och trimmas ovanför kragen, lämnar örat obetäckt. Sidobrännorna får inte sträcka sig under örsnibben eller på kinden. Om mustascherna används ska de putsas prydligt och får inte sträcka sig bortom eller under mungiporna. Män förväntas vara renrakade; skägg är inte acceptabelt. Örhängen och andra kroppspiercing är inte godtagbara. Skor bör bäras i alla offentliga campusområden. Kvinnor Ett rent och välvårdat utseende bör upprätthållas. Klädsel är olämplig när den är är ärmlös, bandlös, rygglös eller avslöjande; har slitsar ovanför knät; eller är formpassning. Klänningar, kjolar och shorts måste vara knälånga eller längre. Frisyrer bör vara rena och prydliga, undvika ytterligheter i stilar eller färger. Överdriven hålgenomskärning i örat (mer än ett per öra) och all annan kroppsgenomskärning är inte godtagbara. Skor bör bäras i alla offentliga campusområden. Top Residential Living Standards Brigham Young University har som framgår av hederskoden åtagit sig att erbjuda en lärande atmosfär som är förenlig med kyrkans principer. Universitetet är också engagerat i att skapa en sådan atmosfär för studenter som bor på och utanför campus och mellan terminer. För att uppnå detta har BYU fastställt levnadsstandard för att hjälpa studenter att lära sig några av de höga ideal och principer för beteende som förväntas vid Brigham Young University. Universitetet kräver därför att studenterna följer följande tillämpliga normer: Bostäder Alla enskilda studenter på BYU-nivå som inte är bosatta hos sina föräldrar måste bo på universitet på campus eller universitetskontraktade, sexsegregerade bostäder om inte uttryckligen ursäktas skriftligen av Off-Campus bostadskontor. Besökstid Helaman Halls Besökare av motsatt kön är tillåtna i lobbyn men inte i sovrumsområdet, utom under ett etablerat öppet hus, vid vilka tider rumsdörrar måste förbli öppna. Lobbyns besökstid börjar efter kl. 08.00 och sträcker sig fram till kl. 12:00 midnatt, lördag till torsdag. På fredag kväll, lobbyn besökstiden sträcker sig fram till 01:30. Heritage Hallar Besökare av det motsatta könet är tillåtna i lobbyn och lägenhet kök men inte i sovrum eller badrum. Lobbybesökstiderna är från kl. 8.00 till 12:00 midnatt dagligen, lördag till torsdag, och sträcker sig till kl. 13.30 på fredagar. Lägenhet besökstid är från 09:00 till 12:00 midnatt lördag till torsdag och sträcker sig till 01:30 på fredag. Off-Campus Besökstimmar, Wyview Park och Foreign Language Student Residence Besökare av motsatt kön är tillåtna i vardagsrum och kök, men inte i sovrummen i boendeenheter utanför campingen, Wyview Park, och utländska språket studentresidens. Användning av badrumsutrymmen av medlemmar av motsatt kön är inte lämpligt om inte nödsituation eller civilitet dikterar annat, och då endast om säkerheten, integritet, och känslighet andra invånare inte äventyras. Besökstiderna kan börja efter kl. 09.00 och sträcka sig fram till midnatt. Fredagskvällens besökstid kan sträcka sig fram till kl. 01:30. Hyresvärden kan fastställa en kortare besökstid om vederbörligt varsel ges till studenter. Gäster Alla studenters gäster måste följa bostadsstandarden medan de befinner sig i lokaler för universitets-avtalade bostäder. Eleverna förväntas hjälpa sina gäster och andra boende att förstå och fullgöra sitt ansvar enligt bostadsstandarden och hederskoden. Godkännandeblanketter ska lämnas in för alla gästförfrågningar, och finns tillgängliga från hallrådgivare och områdeskontor. Godkända gäster får vistas högst tre nätter. Upprätthållande av standardbrotten i dessa standarder kan rapporteras till Honor Code Office, 4440 WSC, (801) 422-2847, eller Off-Campus Housing Office, (801) 422-1513. Top Fortsatt student Ecklesiastik Godkännande Studenter måste vara i god hederskodex som står för att antas till, fortsätta inskrivning på och ta examen från BYU. I samband med detta krav krävs att alla inskrivna studenter på grundnivå, forskarnivå, praktikant och studievägledare utomlands får en fortsatt studentexamen för varje nytt läsår. Studenterna måste ha sina behörighetstillägg avslutade, inlämnade och behandlade av hederskodexverket innan de kan anmäla sig till höstterminen eller någon termin därefter. För att undvika att registreringen försenas bör påskriften lämnas in till Honor Code Office senast den 15 mars. De som ansöker till BYU ska använda sig av den nye studerande Antagningsansökan Del 3 behörighetsprövning och skicka in till Antagning, D-155 ASB. LDS-studenter får endast godkännas av biskopen på avdelningen (1) där de bor och (2) som innehar sitt nuvarande kyrkomedlemskap. Icke-LDS-elever ska godkännas av 1) den lokala kyrkliga ledaren om eleven är en aktiv medlem av församlingen, 2) biskopen i den LDS-avdelning där de för närvarande är bosatta, eller 3) den icke-denominella BYU-prästen. Tidigare LDS-studenter är inte berättigade till ett kyrkligt godkännande (se Annullerat eller nekat ecklesiastikgodkännande nedan). Krav Oavsett om det är på eller utanför campus eller mellan terminer, förväntas alla studenter följa hederskoden, som inkluderar (1) Akademisk Ärlighetspolicy, (2) Klädsel- och Groomingstandarder, och (3) tillämpliga bostadsstandarder. Eleverna måste vara i god hederskod för att kunna ta examen. LDS-studenter måste uppfylla sin plikt i Jesu Kristi Kyrka av Sista Dagars Heliga, delta i kyrkomöten och följa kyrkans regler och normer på och utanför campus. Studenter som inte är medlemmar i Jesu Kristi Kyrka av Sista Dagars Heliga förväntas också upprätthålla samma normer för uppförande. De uppmuntras att delta i gudstjänster som de föredrar. Alla studenter måste vara i god hederskodex som står för att ta examen, för att få ett diplom och för att få examen utlagd. ••••••••••••••••••••••
Article: SALT LAKE CITY (KUTV) She is a lifelong member of the LDS Church with the necessary ecclesiastical support to keep a current temple recommends -- her belief standard to be a believer in good standing. Now she has taught her final class at BYU-Idaho in Rexburg, Idaho, after she declined to withdraw a Facebook statement (which can be read in its entirety at the bottom of this story) supporting the LGBT community. She was told by the school to withdraw her statement and when she refused, she lost her job. Ruthie Robertson, adjunct professor of political science - one of the youngest in the school - taught in the last class last week. She told 2News, she had to finish her summer course, but her contracted courses for autumn and winter semesters have been cancelled. She made the now viral Facebook post on June 5. She said that within hours she was reported to BYU-Idaho administration and was called in to discuss the post. She called the post ‘private' and said she did not think it would harm her career. – I am currently a member of the LDS Church. This organization has openly and vigorously opposed same-sex relationships and legalized same-sex marriage,” the post said in the opening of the post. She wrote about the LDS Church fighting for California bill 8, an amendment to the state constitution, which struggled to stop same-sex marriages in the state and which allowed religious universities, doctors and adoption services, including services, to be denied same-sex couples. Robertson, a member of the LDS Church, said she has many gay friends and wrote the post to let them know she supported and loved them. She said she couldn't remove or recall the mail. “I couldn’t take it back,” she said. Robertson said she felt safe in making her post on Facebook because it is private; no students followed her online and her faith has never been taught in a classroom. Elder D. Todd Christofferson, a member of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles, one of the highest offices of the Church, told KUTV in 2015 that Mormons would not have their membership threatened by posting support for same-sex marriage on social media. "There has been no litmus test or standard decreed that you couldn't support it if you want to support it, if it's your faith and you think it's right," Christofferson said after a January 27 news conference, reported by KUTV media partner The Salt Lake Tribune. Christofferson was not asked and did not address what was appropriate for church employees. She believes that a former roommate who had called her out for previous posts on feminism was probably the one who brought the LGBT mail to BYUI's attention. “This is my official announcement and statement that I believe heterosexuality and homosexuality are both natural and not sinful. I will never support the phrase "love the sinner, hate sin" because that "sin" is part of that person," she wrote. On June 5, Facebook posts delve into LDS Church's position in 2015 saying that children of gay couples could not be baptized until the age of 18. Robertson rejects this new guideline which calls it “antifamily”. “Most Christian faiths signify homosexuality as a sin based on archaic writings Some hateful verses in the Old Testament have led to hundreds of years of prejudice, hatred, violence and pain. If we are to follow the Old Testament, and use it to justify a hateful stance, there are several other things we need to start condemning and punishing. "Robertson wrote in his post that such archaic teachings should be left in the past as others that include wearing clothes made of more than one fiber. The Bible laws now seem outdated in her mind include menstruating women at home because they are unclean. Robertson ended his LGBT Pride month post by saying “I will always and forever stand up for gender equality in LGBT society. Sexuality and gender are not binary, they're on a spectrum and that's how we were made. Stand up for humanity, love people because of who they are... not despite who they are.” She said she was never promised that she could keep her job if she withdrew her post but says it was implied. She made an immediate attempt by writing the following: In honor of LGBT Pride Month, I was going to reveal some things in the name of authenticity. I would like to advocate this by saying that, as an employee of BYUI, my views do not reflect the school or LDS Church. This is my personal faith, and they have no place in my classroom and will never do so. The students often approach me and ask my opinion on certain issues within the church, and I always diplomatically dissuade the discussion and tell them to seek their own truths rather than a professor. My students know that I expect respect and love for everyone, regardless of gender, sexual orientation, ethnicity, etc. And that is the most I have said on the following subject. Robertson wants to make it clear that she is still a member of the LDS Church and has no plans to leave. She has since accepted students on her Facebook page who have reached out in support of her, but did not accept such requests until she was fired. BYU-Idaho sent the following statement: Brigham Young University-Idaho has a long-standing policy of not commenting on staff issues. Although the university did not want to discuss the situation, there is evidence that Robertson was indeed commissioned to teach next year. As of Monday, BYU-Idaho still had Robertson slate in the online catalog of classes teaching POLSC170 International politics through 2018. Robertson is a former student of BYU-Idaho and does not yet know where to go next to to teach. Robertson said she was born and raised in Virginia as a member of the LDS Church - officially known as the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Her mother was converted. She said she was home-schooled to high school, and received her undergraduate degree from BYU-Idaho. She said it was during her time as a student where she began to realize that she was “pretty liberal.” While attending BYU, Robertson said she was an educational help for two years and began teaching POLSC170 for her practice. She was hired in December 2016 to teach online on BYU-Idaho and joined the campus in April 2017. Robertson has been an active member of the LDS Church all his life and is an ‘endowed' member who has been through the LDS Temple. She has “always had problems with religious politics on LGBTQ, but felt comfortable” with her own personal stance until the November 15 policy on baptism for children with gay parents leaked. Robertson said that she has been “fighting ever since – but still is a member of the church, and holding a temple recommends.” Robertson’s Facebook post: June 5 In honor of LGBT Pride Month, I thought I would reveal some things in the name of authenticity. I am currently a member of the LDS Church. This organization has openly and vigorously opposed same-sex relationships and legalized same-sex marriage. They pushed members of California to fight Prop 8, and had a policy that claimed same-sex relationships were a sin and discouraged individuals from participating in them. Previously, the church was a facilitator for adoptions. They ended this part of the organization to avoid having to deal with adoption requests from same-sex couples. In November 2015, they took their stand further by labeling same-sex couples in the church as apostates, meaning that those found in these relationships would have a disciplinary hearing to determine their member state; they can either end their involvement in this sinful life, or be excommunicated. Politics also prevents their children from joining the church until they are 18, with the condition that they distort their parent's lifestyle. For an organization that places such emphasis on family unity, this policy really seems to be attacking a form of that unity. Most Christian religions designate homosexuality as a sin based on archaic writings. A few hateful verses in the Old Testament have led to hundreds of years of prejudice, hatred, violence, and pain. If we are to follow the Old Testament, and use it to justify a hateful stance, there are several other things we need to start condemning and punishing. Leviticus 19:19 says that we cannot wear clothes of two kinds of material... so basically every garment must ever be burned. The next time you see someone wearing clothes (which is always... so, you are welcome for the opportunity to show your spiritual superiority), check the tag to see the material it is made of. If it is more than one, tell them that they should want to walk naked instead of wearing clothes made of more than one material! Leviticus 15 tells us that God purposely made us unclean. When we menstruate, we are unclean in the 7 days. And all or all that touches us during that time are also unclean. You are not allowed to go to church at that time, because you will ruin everything there with your blood flow. And you know how God gave us the ability to cultivate a human within us? When a woman has a child, she has a period of uncleanness and cannot be moved. If it's a boy, she's unclean for 40 days. If it's a girl, she's unclean for 80 days. As a woman, you must not read from the scriptures (wait... how am I supposed to know about my impurity rituals?! I need to know how to get clean after my period!.. Pity). Nor can you preach in a church (can I use this excuse the next time I am asked to speak in church?) None of this is archaic, sexist or completely illogical, is it? God commanded these things, so we must ensure that we also make these politics! What I'm trying to convey is that we like to choose and choose from the Scriptures, and if we choose to use the Old Testament as a defense to condemn homosexuality... there's a lot more we have to condemn too. The Mormon Book is supposed to be the foundation stone of the church, isn't it? It never mentions homosexuality. What is mentioned is that God has used polygamy, and the Nephites are brought to repentance for practicing it.... Yet Joseph Smith said that God commanded him to practice it. We cannot continue to pick and choose what kind of God we worship, and we cannot continue to pick and choose which commandments of his should be maintained or not. This is my official announcement and statement that I believe heterosexuality and homosexuality are both natural and not sinful. I will never support the phrase 'love the sinner, hate sin' because that 'sin' is part of that person. Homosexuality and transgenderism are not sins; if God created us, and they are part of who we are, then God created it too. I realize that my views counteract the current policies of the LDS Church, but I hope that in time the Church will realize the harm this policy has. The history of the church shows that the church has lifted its policy before it was not doctrinal, and it was not inspired by the Lord. I hope that one day this will apply to the position on the LGBT community. I will always and forever stand up for the equality of LGBT society. Sexuality and gender are not binary, they're on a spectrum and that's how we were made. Stand up for humanity, love people because of who they are... not despite who they are. Trump may break the tradition of June is LGBT pride month, but I will still celebrate it.. this month and every month to follow. #LGBTPrideMonth  Church Educational System Honor Code Brigham Young University, Brigham Young University-Hawaii, Brigham Young University-Idaho, and LDS Business College exist to provide an education in an atmosphere consistent with the ideals and principles of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. This atmosphere is created and preserved by commitment to conduct that reflects these ideals and principles. Members of the faculty, administration, staff and student body of BYU, BYU-H, BYU-I and LDSBC are selected and retained among individuals who voluntarily live by the principles of the Gospel of Jesus Christ. 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When the Office of the Honorary Code receives reports of misconduct prior to the entry or readmission of a prospective student, these reports are referred to the Admission Office for appropriate action. When the Honor Code Office receives reports of student errors after admission or readmission, but before registering for classes, the Honor Code Office usually informs the student, indicating that a "hold" will be placed on the student's registration if the matter is not resolved satisfactorily for the Honor Code Office at a specified date. The Honor Code Office also reserves the right to place a "hold" on a student's registry based on reports of student errors before the student is notified. Top Conduct All students are obliged to behave in a manner consistent with the code of honor. In addition, students must not influence or attempt to influence others to engage in conduct incompatible with the honor code. 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Members of the university community may remain in good code of honour standing if they conduct their lives in a manner consistent with the gospel principles and the code of honor. One's alleged same-sex appeal is not an honor code issue. However, the Code of Honour requires all members of the university community to manifest a strict commitment to chastity legislation. Homosexual behavior is inappropriate and violates the code of honor. Homosexual behavior includes not only sexual relations between members of the same sex, but all forms of physical intimacy that express homosexual feelings. Top Dressing and grooming Standards Dressing and grooming both men and women should always be modest, neat and clean, consistent with dignity supporters of representing the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and any of its institutions of higher education. Modesty and cleanliness are important values that reflect personal dignity and integrity, through which students, staff and faculty represent church principles and norms. The members of the BYU community undertake to follow the following standards, which reflect the management of the board of trustees and the church publication For the strength of youth. The dress and grooming standards are as follows: Men A clean and well groomed-for appearance should be maintained. Clothing is unsuitable when sleeveless, revealing or shape fitting. Shorts must be knee-length or longer. Hairdresses should be clean and neat, avoiding extreme styles or colors, and trimmed above the collar, leaving the ear uncovered. The sideburns must not extend under the ear lobe or on the cheek. If the mustaches are used, they shall be groomed neatly and shall not extend beyond or below the gullies. Men are expected to be shaved clean; beards are not acceptable. Earrings and other body piercing are not acceptable. 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– När Ruthie Robertson på Facebook förklarade att "homosexualitet och transgenderism inte är synder", förväntade sig den 22-årige statsvetenskapliga instruktören vid Brigham Young University-Idaho att återkopplingen skulle bli hård. "Men det slog mig aldrig att jag skulle förlora mitt jobb", berättar hon för Idaho State Journal. Det var precis vad som hände. Även om hennes långa uttalande var som svar på mobbningen av homosexuella elever på BYU, som drivs av Jesu Kristi Kyrka av Sista Dagars Heliga, säger Robertson att skoladministratörer inte var nöjda. Efter att hon vägrat deras krav på att ta bort posten – som också kallade fram kyrkans behandling av HBTQ-personer – säger Robertson att hon fick höra att hennes sommarkurser skulle bli hennes sista. "Det kändes som om mattan drogs ur under mig", säger Robertson, en livslång medlem i LDS-kyrkan som tidigare hade varit planerad att undervisa en kurs i höstterminen, per KUTV och Washington Post. Hon hävdar att det inte fanns något i hennes kontrakt som förbjöd henne att uttrycka sina åsikter på nätet, men hon erkänner att hennes åsikter var i opposition mot kyrkans politik. En representant från BYU vägrade att kommentera. Men samma BYU hederskod som anger "homosexuellt beteende är olämpligt" säger också att man håller fast vid "principerna i Jesu Kristi evangelium ... är ett specifikt villkor för anställning och tillträde." Trots att Robertson förlorat sitt jobb säger hon att hon inte ångrar vad hon skrivit. "Det var något som behövde sägas", berättar hon för Posten.
– When Ruthie Robertson on Facebook explained that "homosexality and transgenderism are not sins", the 22-year-old political science instructor at Brigham Young University-Idaho expected the feedback to be harsh. "But it never occurred to me that I would lose my job," she tells the Idaho State Journal. That's exactly what happened. Although her long statement was in response to the bullying of gay students at BYU, run by the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Robertson says school administrators were not satisfied. After she refused their demand to remove the post – which also called out the church's treatment of LGBT people – Robertson says she was told her summer courses would be her last. "It felt like the carpet was pulled out under me," says Robertson, a lifelong member of the LDS Church who had previously been scheduled to teach a course in the fall semester, per KUTV and the Washington Post. She claims that there was nothing in her contract that prohibited her from expressing her views online, but she admits that her views were in opposition to church politics. A representative from BYU refused to comment. But the same BYU honor code stating "homosexual behavior is inappropriate" also says that one adheres to "the principles of the Gospel of Jesus Christ ... is a specific condition of employment and admission." Despite losing her job, Robertson says she does not regret what she wrote. "There was something that needed to be said," she tells the Post Office.