Boston University students said Monday they recognized the struggle religious people face in dealing with homosexuality after viewing the film ‘For the Bible Tells Me So.”

About 25 students held a discussion about their reaction to the film, produced and directed by Daniel Karslake, at the Women’s Resource Center. The film has been part of film festivals including the Sundance Film Festival in 2007.

The night was organized by the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Questioning Ministry of Marsh Chapel and by WRC coordinators.’ ‘

The importance of showing the film was to reconfirm the morals and beliefs of the attendants, WRC Volunteer Coordinator and College of Arts and Sciences junior Meghan Faulkner said.

‘For the Bible Tells Me So,’ is about the struggle American churches and families face in accepting homosexuality. It focuses on parents all around the country who are faced with the issue of accepting their homosexual children while still remaining faithful to their Christian beliefs, according to the film’s website.

‘Can the love between two people ever be an abomination?’ the website asks. ‘Is the chasm separating gays and lesbians and Christianity too wide to cross? Is the Bible an excuse to hate?”

Many of the film’s featured families faced life-altering decisions: should they stay faithful to their religious beliefs or stand by their children? Some chose to march alongside their LGBTQ child in protests, while others stood by to watch their child struggle with depression, according to the film.’ ‘

Most students said they attended to learn more about the LGBTQ lifestyle, while others said they were there to learn more about Christianity.’ ‘

Faulkner said it was important for students to acknowledge their own points of view as well as learn more about other people.’

CAS senior Stephanie Kubala said the film inspired her to think differently.’

She said living in the Northeast all her life has caused her to have a prejudice against ‘those dumb conservatives,’ but after watching the film she has changed her opinion.’ ‘

CAS junior Jessica Bartlett said she had not read the anti-gay verses many conservative Christians recited in the film.’

‘I’ve never specifically looked at the passages,’ she said.’

Overall attendees said the film was very moving and the discussion was enlightening and inspirational.’

CAS sophomore Lizzie Whetstone said the night addressed a lot of the questions people concerned with LGBTQ issues have.

Whetstone said she likes attending WRC events because it is a ‘very open group.’

The WRC generally provides resources for Boston University students regarding issues such as sexual assault, eating disorders, and general health, WRC Graphics & Website Coordinator and College of Fine Arts senior Nicole Hill said.

School of Management alumnus Byron Antonas said the film suited WRC’s goal of eliminating discrimination.

‘We’ve just got to erase the hate,’ he said.