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...addition, HRCF tries to promote diversity and an awareness of the issues that surround discrimination in areas other than religion. We are one of the most ethnically diverse organizations on campus, and we frequently hold discussions on how, as a group and as individuals, we can make people of all backgrounds feel welcome...
...have “a constitution and by-laws whose membership clause shall not discriminate on the basis of race, creed, color, sex, sexual orientation, or physical disability.” Note that it only speaks of non-discrimination of membership. We do not believe that the constitution of HRCF violates the University policy, and the council exists to fund University-approved clubs. We are more than willing to add a clause to our constitution that makes explicit what is already implicit: that anyone is welcome to become a member. For those students who object in principle to their money...
Although not specifically related to the issue of council funding, Lurie makes a second argument that is worth addressing: he claims that HRCF is discriminatory in practice...
...charge against HRCF is based on a hypothetical situation. In reality, HRCF is an organization that actively promotes diversity of membership and strives to be an organization that is beneficial to students regardless of religious beliefs. It has hosted open lectures on topics such as mental health that have drawn students from many religious backgrounds...
...HRCF executive board believes that there is neither a legal nor a practical argument for denying funding to HRCF. We also hope that the students of Harvard understand that it is not and has never been our intention to exclude anyone from participation in our organization. In fact, we hope that many of you will decide to learn more about us by attending our weekly events...