Think of it: A Catholic university was willing to cover up the name of Jesus, hide it from the cameras, because the president of the United States was coming and asked them to do so. The fact alone gives me chills.The Rev. Robert A. Sirico, The Acton Institute, NRO.
At the root of tolerance is the notion that one is permissive, not about one’s own beliefs, but about the beliefs of those with whom one disagrees. If you do not know who you are and what you hold to be true, you cannot be tolerant.
We have come to the point that the most significant contribution Georgetown or Notre Dame could make to society’s diversity would be to become, once again, Catholic — and not be embarrassed about it.
As it happens, Father Sirico will be speaking in Chicago on Thursday, April 30th. Details here.
Related posts: Real Debate, Yes, The Name of Jesus, Bad Catholics, ND, what does it stand for?, Hundreds at ND Protest Obama Invitation, Rockford Bishop Outraged at ND, Obama is Losing Catholics, Freedom of Conscience, Cardinal George: ND Wrong, You think you have a choice, Our Sanctimonious President
No comments:
Post a Comment