It’s about time someone said it. Sean McConeghy at my alma mater fires back at the progressive liberals at Catholic Univeristy:

I would agree with those who have voiced disagreement that a diverse range of perspectives is a necessary part of an education. We part company, however, on the question of whether truth, once discovered, is open to debate, and whether and where a values system enters into play. As a Catholic institution, we are compelled to implement a values system at a different point than other universities. To be sure, other institutions do not lack values entirely. For example, David Duke would not be permitted to speak about any topic on most campuses. There is wide agreement that his views on race are so abhorrent in our society that he should not be honored with an invitation. This is enough at a secular institution.

A Catholic university, however, must hold itself to a higher standard. If we do not, then there is no reason to have a Catholic university. The issue then becomes a matter of where we draw the line.

When I was there, CUA was in the midst of debating and implementing Ex Corde Ecclesiae. The debate, it seems, still rages on.