Is Gonzaga a Good Choice For Gay Son?

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Anonymous wrote:I have a son who is gay, but he's very athletic and wants to play football and loves Gonzaga's athletic culture. I am worried that an all boys' Catholic school might be a homophobic environment. He does not like the "progressive" schools popular on this sub because he has a heavy sports focus and those schools do not. Can anyone give advice?

Look elsewhere. We prefer you not be here. Not consistent with Catholic virtues.

Speak for yourself. Your response is not consistent with the pastoral approach that the Jesuits advance.

+1.

Signed,

Liberal, Catholic, Gonzaga parent who is not a bigot

There are lots of us at Gonzaga.

+1 Another one

You all need to read the Bible. And go to Confession during this lenten season!

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:I have a son who is gay, but he's very athletic and wants to play football and loves Gonzaga's athletic culture. I am worried that an all boys' Catholic school might be a homophobic environment. He does not like the "progressive" schools popular on this sub because he has a heavy sports focus and those schools do not. Can anyone give advice?

Look elsewhere. We prefer you not be here. Not consistent with Catholic virtues.

Speak for yourself. Your response is not consistent with the pastoral approach that the Jesuits advance.

+1.

Signed,

Liberal, Catholic, Gonzaga parent who is not a bigot

There are lots of us at Gonzaga.

+1 Another one

You all need to read the Bible. And go to Confession during this lenten season!

Perhaps you should focus on bettering yourself this Lenten season, try less judgment.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:I have a son who is gay, but he's very athletic and wants to play football and loves Gonzaga's athletic culture. I am worried that an all boys' Catholic school might be a homophobic environment. He does not like the "progressive" schools popular on this sub because he has a heavy sports focus and those schools do not. Can anyone give advice?

Look elsewhere. We prefer you not be here. Not consistent with Catholic virtues.

Speak for yourself. Your response is not consistent with the pastoral approach that the Jesuits advance.

+1.

Signed,

Liberal, Catholic, Gonzaga parent who is not a bigot

There are lots of us at Gonzaga.

+1 Another one

You all need to read the Bible. And go to Confession during this lenten season!

Perhaps you should focus on bettering yourself this Lenten season, try less judgment.

look at you turning the other cheek so well... (not)

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I have a son who is gay, but he's very athletic and wants to play football and loves Gonzaga's athletic culture. I am worried that an all boys' Catholic school might be a homophobic environment. He does not like the "progressive" schools popular on this sub because he has a heavy sports focus and those schools do not. Can anyone give advice?

Did your son spend any time with his potential GZ teammates or coaches? What was his initial read on things…his gut feeling? Has he had any trouble with bullying on his other football teams?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:My son at Gonzaga has had fabulous teachers (male and female) that are openly gay and married. Jesuits are as liberal as Catholics can be. Also, there is a club for not straight boys, but not sure what it is called. However, playing football is probably the place where a gay kid would feel the least accepted. I feel like this would be true at most high schools, but probably worse at an all boys school. I would focus on co-ed schools if it were my son.

It all depends. What position does he play, and how fast can he run the 40?

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Anonymous wrote:This smells of a troll post. But I'll bite. Gonzaga is very tolerant of students who are out, however, the football culture may not be the right fit for him. Typically those kids are doing drama and other artistic pursuits for their ECs. The WCAC schools are typically stronger for football, but I honestly don't know any schools where he would be comfortable in that environment. Maybe I am wrong!

Did you just say that gay kids should do theater and not sports? That kind of stereotyping can also be harmful.

No...I said that typically they can be found in theater and other arts activities. Of course they also do sports. I do think football is the wrong culture for LGBTQ however. Maybe track or swim?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:1 Corinthians 6:9-10

9 Or do you not know that wrongdoers will not inherit the kingdom of God? Do not be deceived: Neither the sexually immoral nor idolaters nor adulterers nor men who have sex with men 10 nor thieves nor the greedy nor drunkards nor slanderers nor swindlers will inherit the kingdom of God.

Cool cool if we’re referencing scripture neither will those with piercings (and not just the racy ones, ears!!!) and tattoos and yet…

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I wouldn’t send my straight son there but you do you.

?? Relevance??

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What position does he play?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Definitely not Flint Hill.

Why not?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Bullis is a secular school with a sports emphasis. St. John's is Catholic, but at least it's coed. Why Gonzaga?

Bullis is the way.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:I have a son who is gay, but he's very athletic and wants to play football and loves Gonzaga's athletic culture. I am worried that an all boys' Catholic school might be a homophobic environment. He does not like the "progressive" schools popular on this sub because he has a heavy sports focus and those schools do not. Can anyone give advice?

Look elsewhere. We prefer you not be here. Not consistent with Catholic virtues.

“We”? Who is we? Speak for yourself you bigot.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:I have a son who is gay, but he's very athletic and wants to play football and loves Gonzaga's athletic culture. I am worried that an all boys' Catholic school might be a homophobic environment. He does not like the "progressive" schools popular on this sub because he has a heavy sports focus and those schools do not. Can anyone give advice?

Look elsewhere. We prefer you not be here. Not consistent with Catholic virtues.

“We”? Who is we? Speak for yourself you bigot.

Sounds like you are a nominal Catholic who has not read the scripture.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:1 Corinthians 6:9-10

9 Or do you not know that wrongdoers will not inherit the kingdom of God? Do not be deceived: Neither the sexually immoral nor idolaters nor adulterers nor men who have sex with men 10 nor thieves nor the greedy nor drunkards nor slanderers nor swindlers will inherit the kingdom of God.

Cool cool if we’re referencing scripture neither will those with piercings (and not just the racy ones, ears!!!) and tattoos and yet…

1 Corinthians 6:19-20

19 Do you not know that your bodies are temples of the Holy Spirit, who is in you, whom you have received from God? You are not your own; 20 you were bought at a price. Therefore honor God with your bodies.

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Ezekiel 16:12-14

12 and I put a ring on your nose, earrings on your ears and a beautiful crown on your head. 13 So you were adorned with gold and silver; your clothes were of fine linen and costly fabric and embroidered cloth. Your food was honey, olive oil and the finest flour. You became very beautiful and rose to be a queen. 14 And your fame spread among the nations on account of your beauty, because the splendor I had given you made your beauty perfect, declares the Sovereign Lord.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:I have a son who is gay, but he's very athletic and wants to play football and loves Gonzaga's athletic culture. I am worried that an all boys' Catholic school might be a homophobic environment. He does not like the "progressive" schools popular on this sub because he has a heavy sports focus and those schools do not. Can anyone give advice?

Look elsewhere. We prefer you not be here. Not consistent with Catholic virtues.

“We”? Who is we? Speak for yourself you bigot.

It's not bigotry. It's consistent with the catechisms of the Catholic church. Why would you send a gay child to an environment like that?