BC Professors Object to Honorary Degree for Rice

[CarolNYC]

I liked this story I received in my Catholic Media Roundup yesterday.....

Two leading theologians at Boston College have written a stinging letter objecting to the college's decision to invite Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice to speak at graduation and to give her an honorary degree.

Nearly 100 faculty members have signed the letter, according to the theology department, which declined to release their names.

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Kenneth Himes, chairman of the department of theology, and the Rev. David Hollenbach, who holds the Margaret O'Brien Flatley chair in the department, titled their letter "Condoleezza Rice Does Not Deserve a Boston College Honorary Degree," and sent it to the entire faculty inviting members to sign on.

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"On the levels of both moral principle and practical moral judgment, Secretary Rice's approach to international affairs is in fundamental conflict with Boston College's commitment to the values of the Catholic and Jesuit traditions and is inconsistent with the humanistic values that inspire the university's work," the letter said. It pointed out Pope John Paul II's opposition to the war in Iraq.

"I have no objection to her coming here to speak -- I am in favor of free speech -- but I don't believe we should be honoring her with an honorary degree," Hollenbach said.



http://www.boston.com/news/local/articles/2006/05/03/invitation_to_rice_debated_at_bc_honorary_degree_draws_objections/

[rodeodance]

1. te he. good for them

[CarolNYC]

3. I went to a Jesuit U myself

Jesuits are cool....We used to call them the "rebel priests." :)

[wake.up.america]

2. The woman doesn't deserve anything based on her performance in the

White House.

[AndyA]

4. Absolutely correct! I can't imagine anyone wanting her to speak, either.

Freedom of speech is one thing, but considering everything this woman stands for and supports, who really wants to be a captive listener?

I think it would be great if everyone just got up and walked out when she came up to the podium to speak. That would sure send a clear message.

[FuzzyDicePHL]

5. Just a pink slip

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