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Catholicism doesn't allow condoms at SHU
Elizabeth Aveni
Issue date: 12/7/06 Section: Perspectives
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I am aware that the school is based in Catholic teachings. One policy I find disturbing, however, is the ban on birth control. It is important that students are not only educated about birth control, but that the options are available to students.
My RA let us know that condoms found in a student's room could be confiscated. Not only can condoms be taken away, but they are also not permitted to be handed out on campus. The school claims,
"Information about various aspects of human sexuality is available." Why are healthcare and counseling professionals not permitted to inform students about birth control?
It is dangerous not to promote the use of birth control. Condoms reduce the risk of pregnancy and sexually transmitted diseases. As adults, we are entitled to make the decision about sexual intimacy. It is imperative that we are educated about both abstinence and birth control. The information and supplies should be made available as well. Could SHU be more concerned with Catholic doctrine than they are about the safety of its students?
My RA let us know that condoms found in a student's room could be confiscated. Not only can condoms be taken away, but they are also not permitted to be handed out on campus. The school claims,
"Information about various aspects of human sexuality is available." Why are healthcare and counseling professionals not permitted to inform students about birth control?
It is dangerous not to promote the use of birth control. Condoms reduce the risk of pregnancy and sexually transmitted diseases. As adults, we are entitled to make the decision about sexual intimacy. It is imperative that we are educated about both abstinence and birth control. The information and supplies should be made available as well. Could SHU be more concerned with Catholic doctrine than they are about the safety of its students?
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