{"id":2083402,"date":"2023-10-29T18:39:06","date_gmt":"2023-10-29T22:39:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/notre-dame-defends-drag-show-claims-the-display-isnt-counter-to-church-teachings\/"},"modified":"2023-10-29T18:41:38","modified_gmt":"2023-10-29T22:41:38","slug":"notre-dame-defends-drag-show-claims-the-display-isnt-counter-to-church-teachings","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/notre-dame-defends-drag-show-claims-the-display-isnt-counter-to-church-teachings\/","title":{"rendered":"Notre Dame supports Drag Show, says it aligns with Church teachings."},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"float:left\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">22<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fnotre-dame-defends-drag-show-claims-the-display-isnt-counter-to-church-teachings%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2083402&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><h2>From Joke to Mainstream: The Rise of Drag and Cross-Dressing<\/h2>\n<p>Once\u2063 the punchline of\u200c jokes, drag and cross-dressing have undergone a remarkable transformation in recent years.\u200c What was once considered comedic fodder, \u2063showcased in movies like &#8220;Mrs.\u200b Doubtfire&#8221; and &#8220;Juwanna Mann,&#8221; has now\u200d become \u2064normalized and even\u2063 celebrated.<\/p>\n<p>However, \u2064this shift has raised concerns among those who grew \u200cup\u2064 in the\u200b 90s, who assumed that drag and cross-dressing would remain \u2064on the fringes of society, even if \u2062they became \u200cmore accepted.<\/p>\n<p>But as \u2064it turns out, assumptions can be \u2062misleading.<\/p>\n<p>Drag and cross-dressing have not only\u200c moved away from the fringes of society, but they have also\u200b infiltrated some\u2062 of the most prestigious institutions\u200d of\u200c higher learning\u2064 in America. Take, for \u2062example, the University of \u2064Notre Dame, a Catholic academic community that <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/harris-heads-to-honduras-for-inauguration-of-incoming-president-with-anti-semitic-ties\/\" title=\"Harris Heads To Honduras For Inauguration Of Incoming President With Anti-Semitic Ties\">recently faced backlash<\/a>\u2063 for hosting\u2062 and promoting a drag show on its campus.<\/p>\n<p>The upcoming event, titled &#8220;What\u2063 a Drag: \u2064Drag on Screen \u200c\u2013 Variations and Meanings,&#8221; is not just a performance but also a symposium on the \u2062history of drag. This move has sparked resistance from students who see it as a violation of their Catholic \u200cdoctrine.<\/p>\n<p>Despite the protest,\u2063 the university&#8217;s response\u2064 has been\u2064 unsatisfactory. The school president,\u2064 Father John Jenkins, defended the event under\u200c the guise \u2063of academic freedom, \u200cstating that even objectionable content\u200b should be allowed.<\/p>\n<p>Even more concerning is the response \u2062from Pam Wojcik,\u200d the chair of the Department of \u2064Film,\u200c Television, and Theatre at Notre Dame. She\u200c not \u200bonly defended drag but also \u2064seemed to\u2063 imply that opposition to it is driven by Republicans.<\/p>\n<p>Wojcik&#8217;s statements are not only \u2064tone-deaf but also\u2062 disregard the Church&#8217;s \u200dteachings \u2062on the matter. The Bible is clear in Deuteronomy\u2062 22:5 that cross-dressing is considered\u2062 an abomination.<\/p>\n<p>Despite the evidence, \u2064Wojcik insists that drag is not anti-Catholic and\u200b has a long tradition. She believes that the class on\u2064 drag is an opportunity\u2064 for students to learn about\u2063 it in an \u2062intellectual environment, free from the \u2064hysteria she perceives from Republicans.<\/p>\n<p>While it&#8217;s important to acknowledge \u2064that \u200bnot all\u200c faculty members at Notre Dame share this viewpoint, the fact \u200cthat such \u200da show is being promoted at a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/notre-dame-defends-drag-show-claims-the-display-isnt-counter-to-church-teachings\/\" title=\"Notre Dame supports Drag Show, says it aligns with Church teachings.\">faith-driven university raises questions<\/a>\u2064 about its commitment to \u200bits Catholic identity.<\/p>\n<p>This entire drag show debacle \u2064highlights the school&#8217;s lack of \u200bunderstanding when it comes to biblical \u200dtruths and further \u2063solidifies its reputation as just another\u200b far-left bastion masquerading as a \u200c&#8221;Catholic academic community.&#8221;<\/p>\n<hr>\n<h3>An Urgent Note from Our Staff:<\/h3>\n<p><em><b>The Western Journal has been\u2064 labeled \u201cdangerous\u201d simply because we\u200b have a biblical worldview and speak\u200b the truth about \u200dwhat \u2064is happening in America.<\/b><\/em><\/p>\n<p><em><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">We refuse to let Big Tech and woke advertisers dictate the content\u200b we share with our community.\u200d We stand for\u2062 truth. We stand for freedom. We stand with our readers.<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n<p><em><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">We\u2019re\u200b asking\u200c you to \u2062help us\u200c in this fight. <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.paypal.com\/donate\/?hosted_button_id=BM6XAWRJ8NS7A&#038;utm_source=site&#038;utm_medium=westernjournalism&#038;utm_campaign=authorpitch\"><b>We can\u2019t do this\u200b without you<\/b><\/a><b>.<\/b><\/em><\/p>\n<p><em><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Your <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/governor-goes-around-voters-backs-signs-change-in-state-election-laws\/\" title=\"Governor sneaks behind voters, enacts new election laws.\">donation directly helps fund<\/a> our editorial team of\u200d writers and editors.\u200c Your support means we\u200b can continue to expose false narratives and \u200ddefend traditional American\u2063 values.<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n<p><em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.paypal.com\/donate\/?hosted_button_id=BM6XAWRJ8NS7A&#038;utm_source=site&#038;utm_medium=westernjournalism&#038;utm_campaign=authorpitch\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Please stand with us by donating today<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">.<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n<p><em><b>Thank you \u2063for your \u200bsupport!<\/b><\/em><\/p>\n<p> <\/p>\n<h2> How has the LGBTQ+ \u2062rights movement\u2064 contributed to the \u2063rise of \u200bdrag and\u200c cross-dressing in mainstream society?<\/h2>\n<p><span>  As \u2064no intention of disrespecting the teachings of the Church. She argues that \u200ddrag can be seen\u200d as\u200c a form of artistic expression \u2063and self-empowerment,\u2063 with performers challenging societal norms and expectations.<\/p>\n<p>The rise of drag and cross-dressing in mainstream society can be \u2063attributed to \u2062various factors. One of the key drivers is\u2063 the LGBTQ+ rights \u200bmovement, which has fought tirelessly \u200bfor\u2063 equality and acceptance. As a result, society has become more \u200copen-minded\u200d and inclusive, allowing for \u200dthe flourishing of drag and cross-dressing as valid forms of self-expression.<\/p>\n<p>Popular culture has also played a significant role in the\u2064 normalization of drag and cross-dressing. Television shows like &#8220;RuPaul&#8217;s Drag Race&#8221; \u2064have gained widespread popularity, bringing drag into\u200c the living rooms\u2063 of millions of viewers. Drag queens have become recognizable figures, celebrated for their talent, charisma, and unique fashion sense.<\/p>\n<p>Furthermore, the fashion industry has embraced the aesthetics of drag \u200dand cross-dressing. Designers such as Jean Paul Gaultier and Vivienne Westwood have incorporated elements of \u2064drag into their collections, pushing boundaries and challenging traditional gender norms.<\/p>\n<p>It is important to recognize that drag\u2064 and cross-dressing are not solely\u200b limited to the LGBTQ+ community.\u200d Straight individuals have also been \u200cactively involved in these art forms, highlighting \u200cthe inclusivity and diversity that they represent.<\/p>\n<p>However, \u2064the rise \u200bof drag and cross-dressing has not\u200b been without its challenges. There are still pockets of resistance and prejudice that \u200bpersist, particularly in conservative and\u200c religious communities. Just as the University of Notre Dame faced backlash for hosting a drag \u200bshow, similar incidents have occurred in other \u200dinstitutions and\u2063 communities.<\/p>\n<p>Nevertheless, the overall trend is clear \u200d- drag and \u200dcross-dressing are moving from \u2063the margins \u2062to the center of \u200bmainstream \u2063society. They are no longer jokes or taboos but are instead celebrated \u200dfor their creativity, artistry, and ability to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/demi-lovato-releases-pro-abortion-anthem-swine-aimed-at-birthing-people-for-anniversary-of-dobbs-decision\/\" title=\"Demi Lovato drops 'Swine,' a pro-choice anthem for Dobbs anniversary.\">challenge societal norms<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>As society progresses, it is \u2062essential to embrace and respect diverse forms of self-expression. Drag and cross-dressing \u2064have proven to be powerful tools\u2062 for dismantling stereotypes, promoting acceptance, and celebrating the\u2062 beauty of individuality. From the stage \u2063to the runway, these art forms have come a \u2063long way, and their journey is far from \u2062over.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Drag and cross-dressing were once comedic fodder, even in the 90s. Sitcoms often featured episodes where male leads dressed as women. Robin Williams famously embraced this in his roles. 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