BYU changes code on homosexual ‘feelings’

Brigham Young University, the nation’s largest Mormon university, has changed its honor code and no longer will list homosexual orientation or “feelings” as violations.

The amended code says the school “will respond to homosexual behavior rather than to feelings or orientation and welcomes as full members of the university community all whose behavior meets university standards.”

Acting on one’s homosexuality through sexual intimacy, giving expression to homosexual feelings and advocating for homosexual behavior are still violations of the code and grounds for expulsion, according to a university spokeswoman.