The Trouble With Jesuits, Part 66
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Fr. James Martin, S.J., an editor at America magazine, has been
disinvited from speaking at the Theological College, a seminary
affiliated with the Catholic University of America, following pressure
from online-based groups.
Fr. Martin was invited to speak Oct. 4 on the theme of encountering Christ. However, the Theological College said that “since the publication of his book, Building a Bridge, Theological College has experienced increasing negative feedback from various social media sites regarding the seminary’s invitation.”
Fr. Martin’s most recent book has drawn criticism since its publication for its avoidance of discussing the Church’s teaching on celibacy and for its lack of engagement with Catholics who identify as LGBT who welcome Church teaching on continence and other issues. In August, Fr. Martin announced on Facebook that he is currently writing a revised issue of the book, which he says will address the feedback and critiques he has received.
In addition to writing books and speaking, Fr. Martin has also been appointed to serve as Consultor to the Secretariat for Communication, and serves as editor -at-large of America Magazine.
So how is the Jesuit community taking this? Let's ask Bishop McElroy, who wrote an op-ed for America Magazine.
His op-ed is titled:
In the English speaking world, in the wake of the withdrawal of speaking gig invitations to Jesuit Father James Martin, Jesuits and their allies have coagulated. They now pour it on, to create a critical mass of hatred against those Catholics who stick up for clear traditional moral teaching. That means that their well-established Big Jesuit Machine, and those who aid and abet their agendas, are picking on the little guy who dares to raise their heads to object.
Fr. Martin was invited to speak Oct. 4 on the theme of encountering Christ. However, the Theological College said that “since the publication of his book, Building a Bridge, Theological College has experienced increasing negative feedback from various social media sites regarding the seminary’s invitation.”
Fr. Martin’s most recent book has drawn criticism since its publication for its avoidance of discussing the Church’s teaching on celibacy and for its lack of engagement with Catholics who identify as LGBT who welcome Church teaching on continence and other issues. In August, Fr. Martin announced on Facebook that he is currently writing a revised issue of the book, which he says will address the feedback and critiques he has received.
In addition to writing books and speaking, Fr. Martin has also been appointed to serve as Consultor to the Secretariat for Communication, and serves as editor -at-large of America Magazine.
So how is the Jesuit community taking this? Let's ask Bishop McElroy, who wrote an op-ed for America Magazine.
His op-ed is titled:
Bishop McElroy: Attacks on Father James Martin expose a cancer within the U.S. Catholic Church
The concerted attack on Father Martin’s work has been driven by three
impulses: homophobia, a distortion of fundamental Catholic moral
theology and a veiled attack on Pope Francis and his campaign against
judgmentalism in the church.
In the English speaking world, in the wake of the withdrawal of speaking gig invitations to Jesuit Father James Martin, Jesuits and their allies have coagulated. They now pour it on, to create a critical mass of hatred against those Catholics who stick up for clear traditional moral teaching. That means that their well-established Big Jesuit Machine, and those who aid and abet their agendas, are picking on the little guy who dares to raise their heads to object.
Labels: Father Z, Jesuits, The Trouble with Jesuits
posted by jope @ September 20, 2017
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