‘Monologues’ Planned at 27 Catholic Colleges (Today's Update - Full Page Ad in 2-17-04 USA Today!)

Cardinal Newman Society ^ | 2-16-04

[Old Professer]

If I weren't so apathetic, I would put up a presentation of the "Penis Platitudes" and play it from all the Protestant pulpits I could appropriate.

[GatorGirl]

V-Day, an organization founded by author Eve Ensler to help fight violence against women, licenses productions of “The Vagina Monologues”

I think most would agree that violence against women is worth fighting for, but using that worthy cause to justify a "play" that objectifies women in this way and reduces them to a body part is beyond the pale, even for leftists.

Clear thinking people of all faiths should protest this production whenever and wherever it is performed.

[NYer]

Thank you for posting this thread, along with address and contact information for the various colleges involved. Here is the letter from one freeper to UND president Fr. Malloy, along with the president's response - the same old liberal drivel we've become accustomed to hearing. Like our fellow freeper, we all need to take a more pro-active stance with regard to this and other productions scheduled on catholic campuses.

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How could you Father Malloy?

A "Queer film festival" and the disgusting play "V-Monologues" on the same weekend?

May God have Mercy on your soul.

Our Lady of Lourdes, Pray for us!

* Reply from the UND admin dept.(from a Nathan O. Hatch) *

Thank you for your message regarding the “Queer Film Festival” that took place at the University of Notre Dame on February 11-14. The event was sponsored by the Department of Film, Television and Theatre, the Department of English, the Department of Anthropology, and the Gender Studies Program, along with the Gay and Lesbian Alumni/ae of the University of Notre Dame and St. Mary’s College.

In keeping with the ideal of free and open exploration of ideas, even controversial ones, the University administration does not attempt to censor events or other offerings that are sponsored by academic departments. We value open and self-critical discussion of ideas and issues within the context of our educational mission. We also are fully aware that this ideal may and sometimes does come into conflict with our Catholic identity and mission, and the values that we hold as central to our faith. This is a tension, and one that we make every attempt to handle with respect, responsibility and concern for differing points of view. We attempt, as well, to use such events as an opportunity to demonstrate that one can have an informed discussion about controversial topics without embracing the culture or viewpoints that might be espoused.

The “Queer Film Festival” represents controversial subject matter and some believe that such presentations do not belong on the campus of a Catholic university. On the other hand, we feel that it is precisely in such an environment that controversial topics can be discussed responsibly, that dialogue can be fostered between opposing viewpoints, and that opportunities can be found to communicate the distinctive moral and religious beliefs of the Catholic faith.

I respect your views in opposition to the presentation of these films at Notre Dame and I am grateful for your bringing your concerns and views to my attention.

Catholic Ping - let me know if you want on/off this list

[GirlShortstop]

The "Queer Film Festival" represents controversial subject matter and some    SOME?!  believe that such presentations do not belong on the campus of a Catholic university.    damn straight!  (pun intended)      On the other hand, we feel that it is precisely in such an environment that controversial topics can be discussed responsibly, that dialogue can be fostered between opposing viewpoints,   proof please... names of those "discussing", whose "Catholic" viewpoints?      and that opportunities can be found to communicate the distinctive moral and religious beliefs of the Catholic faith.    

If this response is truthful, where are the supportive facts to substantiate the message?    blah, blah, blah.... father of lies utilizes another outlet.  It's infuriating, and just plain wrong.

[Salvation]

**but they are leaving out the high schools that are allowing this play to be performed by students.**

O'Reilly had one of the high school's profiled. It was sickening. Must have been liberalville, USA.

[Salvation]

Thanks for the ping. It appears some progress is being made. More is still needed, however.

[Deo volente]

Translation of Fr. Malloy's drivel:

"We value open and self-critical discussion of ideas and issues"
(We welcome onto our campus the most disgusting and noxious evils that our degraded society has to offer.)

"the values that we hold as central to our faith"
(tolerance of evil, moral relativism, total freedom of conscience from any restraints)

"concern for differing points of view"
(bending over backwards to accommodate the purveyors of evil, who would assault our young Catholic students' minds and hearts with their immoral filth.)

"controversial subject matter"
(acts of grave depravity, as defined in the Catechism of the Catholic Church)

[NYer]

Lol!

[steve8714]

Sample dialog of my play, "talkin' with my pee-pee"...
"Yeah, baby, that was nice, but I got to go out with my friends...would you make me a samwich before you go?"
The swordfight scene is also great!
Many of these institutions are Jesuit, not Catholic, and Mike Garanzini is still full of crap.