Text of the E-mail from Liberty University revoking recognition and
access for college Democrats
From: Hine, Mark (VP Student Affairs)
Sent: Friday, May 15, 2009 1:37 PM
Subject: LU College Democrats
I must inform you that the College democrats' club is no longer going
to be recognized as a Liberty University club. We are unable to lend support
to a club whose parent organization stands against the moral principles
held by Liberty University. I expressed these concerns when we met, earlier
in the spring semester.
The Liberty Way states, "It is the duty of every student
to respect Liberty's Statement of Doctrine and Purpose. They may not engage
in any activity on or off campus that would compromise the testimony or
reputation of the University or cause disruption to Liberty's Christian
learning environment."
The Liberty University School of Law had been working on a policy to
govern their clubs and organizations for quite some time. They have now
completed that policy and we have adopted it for Liberty University as well.
Now that it has been adopted and will apply to all clubs and organizations,
it is clear that this club does not comply.
Below is a copy of the policy which governs clubs and organizations at
Liberty University. This policy is posted on the website.
STUDENT CLUBS AND ORGANIZATIONS POLICIES
Student clubs or organizations must request and receive permission from
the Liberty University administration before they may meet on campus, advertise,
distribute or post materials, or use any University facilities for their
activities or events. All such clubs or organizations and their activities
or events must be consistent with the University's mission, and must be
and remain in compliance with the Liberty Way, the Honor Code, and any policies
or procedures promulgated by the University. The University reserves the
right to refuse the use of its facilities for any reason to any student
club, organization, activity or event.
Consistent with the Honor Code, all students, student clubs and organizations,
faculty and staff of Liberty University, have a responsibility to uphold
the moral and ethical standards of this institution and personally confront
those who do not.
No student club or organization shall be approved, recognized or permitted
to meet on campus, advertise, distribute or post materials, or use University
facilities if the statements, positions, doctrines, policies, constitutions,
bylaws, platforms, activities or events of such club or organization, its
parent, affiliate, chapter or similarly named group (even if the similarly
named group is not the actual parent, affiliate or chapter) are inconsistent
or in conflict with the distinctly Christian mission of the University,
the Liberty Way, the Honor Code, or the policies and procedures promulgated
by the University.
Even though this club may not support the more radical planks of the
democratic party, the democratic party is still the parent organization
of the club on campus. The Democratic Party Platform is contrary to the
mission of LU and to Christian doctrine (supports abortion, federal funding
of abortion, advocates repeal of the federal Defense of Marriage Act, promotes
the "LGBT" agenda, Hate Crimes, which include sexual orientation
and gender identity, socialism, etc). The candidates this club supports
uphold the Platform and implement it. The candidates supported are directly
contrary to the mission of LU. By using LU or Liberty University and Democrat
in the name, the two are associated and the goals of both run in opposite
directions.
We are removing the club from the Liberty website and you will need to
cease using Liberty University's name, including any logo, seal or mark
of Liberty University. They are not to be used in any of your publications,
electronic or internet, including but not limited to, any website, Facebook,
Twitter or any other such publication.
If you have questions please do not hesitate to contact me.
Mark Hine
VP for Student Affairs
Liberty University | 
