Williams' alleged actions, much like the actions of the Southern Baptist Conference, convey a frustrating lack of commitment to diversity. The stench of hypocrisy permeates these practices. Our unified communities preach cooperation and respect for those who are different from ourselves. Yet religious leaders in our country and a well-known representative of our campus community blatantly disregard the need to work together. During this week of spiritual reflection, while I struggle with the religious and moral issues that we all face, I can't help but feel bitter as Yom Kippur approaches.
All religions deserve to be given legitimacy.
I am not bitter merely for the fact that others have acted condescendingly toward my particular religious beliefs, but rather for the fact that they have done so toward a religious belief that is not their own. Ryan Spiegel is a senior journalism major. His column runs alternate Thursdays. Copyright 1999 - Maryland Media, Inc.