Harvard student body president under fire for defending Christian group

Controversy began when a leader of Harvard College Faith and Action promoted a group worship event on an unmoderated dorm email list. Dorm resident Sarika Chawla replied all to the invitation and called HCFA “homophobic,” prompting Estabine (pictured) to “reject allegations that the group actively discriminates against LGBTQ+ students,” according to The Crimson.

The Harvard Office of Student Life had placed the group on a one-year “administrative probation” after it pressured a female student leader to resign in September following her decision to date a woman, according to a February 2018 article in The Crimson.

“I personally do not tolerate homophobia or discrimination of any kind,” Estabine stated in the email chain. “The bottom line: all are welcome at HCFA Doxa, Bible Course, and all other Events, regardless of their sexual orientation, race, or religious identity. Always. Guaranteed by me and the College.”