Trans High School Football Player May Fall Victim to Anti-Trans Policy
The father of a transgender son is objecting strongly to a set of school policies on LGBTQ+ identity issued recently by the Catholic Diocese of Sioux Falls, S.D.“Students may not advocate, celebrate, or express same-sex attraction in such a way as to cause confusion or distraction in the context of Catholic school classes, activities, or events,” says a document titled “Human Sexuality in Educational Settings.” “When discussing homosexuality or homosexual inclinations, the use of the term ‘same-sex attraction’ is preferred, as it is a more appropriate description in accordance with the truths of Catholic faith and morals.
For the purposes of this policy, advocating for civil unions between individuals of the same sex and/or civil rights to be granted to the individuals participating in the union shall be considered equivalent to advocating for individuals experiencing same-sex attraction.”It continues, “Students may not advocate, celebrate, or express transgenderism in such a way as to cause confusion or distraction in the context of Catholic school classes, activities, or events. … All policies shall reflect appropriate considerations for individuals experiencing gender dysphoria.
These accommodations shall, however, be held to strict limits. To the degree it is possible, these limits are to be made known to all parents so that informed decisions can be made while they journey with their child who is experiencing gender dysphoria.”To John Wilka, these policies and a companion letter from Bishop Donald E.
