[Campion]

If you read the comments (at the source) of the story posted yesterday on the statement from Aquinas College, they quote the president of the college as saying there are fears for Sister Jane's personal safety. (That appears to be at least part of the reason for her sabbatical.)

I think Aquinas is trying to protect her, not "throwing her under the bus".

[Rashputin]

I read the statement.

Personally, I don't think the "fear for her safety" holds water.

[Rashputin]

Then again, you could be right and she needs protection :

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.

Heavily armed, bloodthirsty, Academic Credentials SWAT teams may be hunting for her as we speak.