An intense public outcry has persuaded Florida Atlantic University (FAU) to reverse its decision to punish a student who complained about a class exercise requiring him to stomp on the name of Jesus. It has also led to an investigation of the University by Florida Governor Rick Scott.
Monthly Archives: March 2013
There But For The Grace Of God Go I
“Two criminals were crucified with Christ. Read the rest…
Called to Knighthood on EWTN Bookmark
Host Doug Keck welcomes Tom Sullivan to discuss his book “Called to Knighthood: The Sacrament of Confirmation in the Kingdom Family of God” and what it means to be a Knight of Christ through the Sacrament of Confirmation.
Sun. 03/31/2013, 9:30 AM; Sun. 03/31/2013, 11:30 PM; Mon. 04/01/2013, 5 AM; Mon. 04/01/2013, 5:30 PM
Oral Arguments Begin Today in Same-Sex Marriage Cases
Oral arguments are being heard this week in the U.S. Supreme Court regarding two same-sex marriage cases that could result in an entirely new definition of family in the U.S., although most court watchers say the Justices won’t go nearly that far in their rulings.
Pope: We Cannot Build Peace Without Truth
In his first address to world diplomats, Pope Francis said the way to build world peace is not just through works of charity, but by forsaking the “tyranny of relativism” an embracing the truth.
Outrage Grows as School Disciplines Student for Refusing to Stomp on Jesus
Instead of penalizing the professor who instructed his class to stomp on the name of Jesus as part of an Intercultural Communication class at Florida Atlantic University (FAU) last week, a student who refused to participate in the assignment and complained about it is now facing a litany of outrageous charges by the school.
The Devil’s In The Details
“The most pernicious evils masquerade as virtue.”
– Johnnette S. Benkovic
For Reflection:
What are some of the most pernicious evils in our day and time? How are they masquerading themselves as virtue? What gift of the Holy Spirit do women of grace need to see the truth?
Starbuck’s ‘Diversity’ Doesn’t Include Traditional Marriage Supporters
Commentary by Susan Brinkmann, OCDS
Starbucks CEO Howard Schultz demonstrated a stunning act of hypocrisy last week when he told shareholders that because the company “wants to embrace diversity . . . of all kinds” people who don’t support same-sex marriage should take their business elsewhere.
Pediatrics Group Approves Same Sex Parenting
Controversy is brewing over a recently released policy statement by the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) saying that it fully supports “families in all their diversity,” a position being criticized by other professional pediatric groups.
Student Punished for Refusing to Stomp on Jesus
A student at Florida Atlantic University (FAU) in Davie says he was suspended after refusing to stomp on a piece of paper with the name “Jesus” written on it.
