SAN BERNARDINO, Calif.
California State University, San Bernardino has refused to allow a Christian group to organize on campus, saying it would discriminate against non-Christians and homosexuals.
The Christian Student Association’s proposed constitution included a statement on sexual morality and required members and officers to be Christian.
State law prevents student groups at public universities from excluding people based on religion or sexual orientation.
“We are not permitted to charter them under Title V,” said Christine Hansen, director of student leadership and development in the office of Student Affairs. She was referring to a section of the state education code.
Ryan Sorba, who tried to form the association, accused the university of discriminating against Christians.
“This is about whether or not the First Amendment is allowed to exist at Cal State San Bernardino and whether or not Christians are allowed to exist,” Sorba, 23, who also is president of the College Republicans, said earlier this week.
