Like Ramy Nasr, speaking for the Muslim Student Association, most of us in the university community wish we could have a zero tolerance policy for expressions of hate at Penn State. The First Amendment makes that difficult, if not impossible. The line between free speech and disturbing the peace narrows in times of national distress, and becomes ever harder to see. Nevertheless, we are in the midst of a war.

Perhaps we could call on those who support the Reverends Smock and Cope financially as well as spiritually to declare a moratorium on religious speeches outdoors on campus for the duration."A good religious debate," as described by the "Willard Preacher" in Wednesday's Collegian, does not consist in trying to force one's beliefs on other people, nor on distorting history.

We at the Center for Ethics and Religious Affairs located at Eisenhower Chapel, share a deep commitment to respecting differences, honoring diversity and sharing common ground. Through interfaith dialogue and learning, honoring the differences among us, we attempt to serve as a catalyst for religious tolerance, understanding, and cooperation across campus. It seems we have much work left to do.