Nearly 1,000 attend Charlotte Catholic meeting on nun’s speech

Charlotte Observer ^ | 4/3/2014 | Tim Funk

[jobim]

Nearly 1,000 parents gathered at Charlotte Catholic High School on Wednesday night to air complaints about a recent speech to students by a nun who made what many considered inflammatory comments about gays and lesbians, divorce and single parenthood.

So many parents lined up to speak that the meeting with high school officials, the school’s chaplain and the Diocese of Charlotte’s vicar of education lasted more than an hour longer than scheduled.

Though the gathering was closed to the media, texts and tweets from parents inside the school gym cast the meeting as often heated, with emotions running high on both sides.

[stevio]

God bless Sister Jane Dominic Laurel!

[Ronin]

Same here. It seems idiotic to me to claim membership in church if you don’t believe what that church teaches. At that point, there seems just two options. 1) Find a church that teaches what you are willing to believe, or 2) start your own church and teach whatever you want.

[Pining_4_TX]

In the modern view, truth is what the majority says it is. Secular opinion trumps God’s Word. Persecution of Christians is on the rise, because so many have rebelled against God. Jesus said they would hate His followers because they hate Him.

[Jim from C-Town]

‘Why would you pay to send your kids to catholic school if you don’t want them to be taught in the catholic tradition?’

In most major cities the Catholic High Schools have the best academic performance, graduation rates, college acceptance, most skilled and successful athletic programs and most admittance to the best colleges.

They also are a very high status for these parents.

[Eagles6]

If you don't like the rules don't join the club.

Close family relation is a professional in the psychology / counseling field. The excerpt that you posted is an open secret that cannot be spoken about if you value your career.

[NKP_Vet]

BREAKING NEWS: Aquinas College throws Catholic nun under the bus for daring to tell the truth about homosexuality.

She speaks no more. You will never hear another word from this brave Catholic teacher. Another day, another Catholic ruined for daring to speak the truth. Satan is smiling.

“The events around the recent talk by Sister Jane Dominic Laurel, O.P. in Charlotte, NC have produced a great deal of speculation from many sides. Among the commentators, there are few who were actually present to hear the talk, which was not recorded.

It is the firm belief of Aquinas College that all men and women are created in God’s image and likeness and are made with a capacity to love and be loved. The College supports the Catholic Church’s teachings which are open to the diverse needs and desires of all, which must be considered in light of eternal truths.

We support and affirm that every man and woman, regardless of his or her state in life, deserves respect, and that the health of any culture is gauged according to the capacity of its members to uphold their own beliefs while respecting the beliefs of others. The College’s patron, St. Thomas Aquinas, was known for his ability to thoughtfully consider all things and retain what is true, regardless of the source of that truth.

We believe it is our privilege to bring the best aspects of our faith tradition to bear on the moral and cultural questions of the present age. In her presentation, Sister Jane Dominic spoke clearly on matters of faith and morals. Her deviation into realms of sociology and anthropology was beyond the scope of her expertise. Sister is a trained theologian from a Pontifical University and has the credentials to contribute to scholarly bodies of work. This she has done in the past with distinction. The unfortunate events at Charlotte Catholic High School are not representative of the quality of Sister’s academic contributions or the positive influence that she has had on her students. The students at Charlotte Catholic were unprepared, as were their parents, for the topic that Sister was asked to deliver. The consequence was a complete misrepresentation of the school’s intention to bring a message that would enlighten and bring freedom and peace.

There are no words that are able to reverse the harm that has been caused by these comments. The community of Aquinas College is saddened by this extreme outcome and wishes to reiterate that this is not something the College condones or desires to create. There is division where there should be unity. The events and discussions that have transpired over the last two weeks reflect that there is something in this that surpasses an ordinary high school assembly.

Sister Jane Dominic has cancelled her speaking engagements and, at her request, is preparing to begin a sabbatical from teaching at Aquinas College. It is our sincere hope that the community of Charlotte Catholic High School will soon begin a process of healing and renewal, and that all who have been affected by this event will be drawn into profound reconciliation as we approach this great season that commemorates the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ”
- See more at: http://www.aquinascollege.edu/college-statement-charlotte-catholic-sister-jane-dominic/#sthash.BmbS9JJD.dpuf

[NKP_Vet]

Here was the firs statement put out by Aquinas College. Said nothing about her doing anything wrong. Then the heat, the backbone started melting, and she was thrown under the bus. Statement was changed to make the pro-homo liberal parents happy, and in in the process ruin this Catholic educators career in teaching.

http://www.aquinascollege.edu/wp-content/uploads/Charlotte-Catholic-statement-April-2.pdf