Letter: Intolerance for LGBTQ students fosters hate

As a gay BYU graduate, I am extremely concerned by their recent “clarification” of the Honor Code. I know the impact that these statements have on LGBTQ students. What starts as an official declaration that our lives are “not compatible” with religious principles eventually creates a safe harbor for hate, becoming the justification for abuse.Reconciling sexual orientation with faith and family expectations is difficult under the best circumstances. Too many students at BY