The random political thoughts thread (Part Deux)

[scaeagles]

I find it interesting that in a world where tolerance and openness to ideas is supposed to be a sign of enlightenment that people are unwilling to listen to those who think differently.

GC, we share differing opinions. Would you turn your back on me should I be speaking because of that?

Let's say (purely hypothetically, of course) that BC invited an openly homosexual speaker. As the position of the Catholic Church is not a pro homossexual position, would you find it acceptable or offensive for students to turn their backs?

[Gemini Cricket]

Originally Posted by scaeagles

I find it interesting that in a world where tolerance and openness to ideas is supposed to be a sign of enlightenment that people are unwilling to listen to those who think differently.

That seems to be something that's learned isn't it? I mean, this is one of the most secretive and stealthy administrations in US history. I'm sure they can recognize their own tactics of not paying attention...

Originally Posted by scaeagles

GC, we share differing opinions. Would you turn your back on me should I be speaking because of that?

It would depend upon what you were speaking about.

Originally Posted by scaeagles

Let's say (purely hypothetically, of course) that BC invited an openly homosexual speaker. As the position of the Catholic Church is not a pro homossexual position, would you find it acceptable or offensive for students to turn their backs?

Yes. If that's what they believed. I don't agree, but I understand it.

I have come to learn that there are grey areas in the CC. Not everyone agrees on everything. I'd cling to hoping that not everyone in the CC agrees with the CC on homosexuality and marriage equality. Our intern, for example, is Catholic and is pro-marriage equality. So is my dad. Good for them!

ie. I don't know where I stand as far as this immigration fight goes. But as I posted somewhere else here, it is nice to see people expressing themselves. I saw the Boston Common protests live. I didn't agree with everyone, but I would fight for their right to speak out as they were.