Boston, Mass., Apr 3, 2013 / 01:11 am
Despite attacks against Boston College for its prohibition of condom distribution on campus, the school says its rules are similar to those of many prominent Catholic universities across the U.S.
"All Catholic colleges and universities have policies that ask students to be respectful of Catholic values," Boston College spokesman Jack Dunn told CNA April 2. "We refer to them as 'Catholic Commitments.'"
"We ask students to understand that we have a unique faith perspective, and when they enroll in our institutions, they should be respectful of our Catholic values," he added.
Dunn said the Association of Catholic Colleges and Universities has been "very supportive" of the college. The association believes that the college's policies are "very consistent" with those at Catholic universities throughout the U.S., he explained.