The difficult debate surrounding homosexuality (Swiss Press Text 2020, by Christine Mo Costabella) - Swiss Press Award

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Christine Mo Costabella

In October, protests against a theology course deemed homophobic rocked the University of Fribourg. Overwhelmed by the events, the rectorate suspended the course. Were the accusations justified? Is Catholic teaching on sexuality homophobic? If so, does it have a place in university teaching? And can we still debate controversial topics at the university?