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Interests => Religious Discussions => Topic started by: Chris_ on April 27, 2009, 11:57:12 AM
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Ex-Vatican Ambassador Declines Medal At Notre Dame Commencement, Citing Obama
SOUTH BEND, Ind. -- Former U.S. ambassador to the Vatican Mary Ann Glendon won't accept the school's Laetare Medal at commencement next month because of its decision to have President Barack Obama speak to graduates.
Glendon also says in a letter to Notre Dame's president that giving Obama an honorary degree violates the U.S. bishops' 2004 statement that Roman Catholic institutions shouldn't honor people whose actions conflict with the church's moral principles.
Glendon says she's concerned Notre Dame's example could have a ripple effect.
Dozens of bishops have criticized the Obama invitation because of his support for abortion rights and embryonic stem-cell research.
The Laetare Medal is considered the most prestigious honor for American Catholics.
LINK (http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2009/04/27/ex-vatican-ambassador-declines-medal-notre-dame-commencement-citing-obama/)
Good to see her take a stand for her beliefs. I wonder if the Notre Dame big wigs are paying attention.
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Too few heroes these days, there are. Nortre Dame is now a Noted Shame.
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LINK (http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2009/04/27/ex-vatican-ambassador-declines-medal-notre-dame-commencement-citing-obama/)
Good to see her take a stand for her beliefs. I wonder if the Notre Dame big wigs are paying attention.
The only thing the ND big wigs will notice is if their donations drop off sharply.
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The only thing the ND big wigs will notice is if their donations drop off sharply.
From what I have read, that has already started.
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From what I have read, that has already started.
Thumbing ones nose at God has its costs.
Honestly, if that Obama character had any style and grace about him he would decline the invitation. The world is not going to stop spinning if Obama doesn't get to Notre Dame. We will go on.
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Thumbing ones nose at God has its costs.
Honestly, if that Obama character had any style and grace about him he would decline the invitation. The world is not going to stop spinning if Obama doesn't get to Notre Dame. We will go on.
That would imply that he actually cares about what other people think. If the MSM actually picked up on this, he might notice...otherwise Uncle Eg0 will be there.
I keep expecting to hear that he has some other major event to attend that day, or there wil be some sort of "national emergency" that needs his personal attention so he can save face and not go. Nah, won't happen.
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Notre Dame's heydays are long over.
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LINK (http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2009/04/27/ex-vatican-ambassador-declines-medal-notre-dame-commencement-citing-obama/)
Good to see her take a stand for her beliefs. I wonder if the Notre Dame big wigs are paying attention.
While I despise the one who was elected under the guise of promises for a hedonistic life for those that choose the "Blue Pill" One must wonder if the catholic church after Vatican II has the continued fortitude to do what is right.
They should stand by their guns ... no member of the catholic church should accept any honor from any organization that has in recent past has honored any person who has had ANY contradictory views to the church. We must stand up as the holy church and refuse to be associated in any way with people like "dear leader".
We can not let compromise tarnish the light of the pure