{"id":2107695,"date":"2023-11-25T16:10:02","date_gmt":"2023-11-25T21:10:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/betrayal-catholic-womens-college-will-admit-men-who-identify-as-women-cites-pope-as-justification\/"},"modified":"2023-11-25T16:12:15","modified_gmt":"2023-11-25T21:12:15","slug":"betrayal-catholic-womens-college-will-admit-men-who-identify-as-women-cites-pope-as-justification","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/betrayal-catholic-womens-college-will-admit-men-who-identify-as-women-cites-pope-as-justification\/","title":{"rendered":"Catholic women&#8217;s college allows men who identify as women, citing Pope&#8217;s support"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"&quot;\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">24<\/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%2Fbetrayal-catholic-womens-college-will-admit-men-who-identify-as-women-cites-pope-as-justification%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=2107695&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>A Roman Catholic Women&#8217;s \u200bCollege\u200b in Indiana Accused of Betraying\u200c Its\u200d Religion<\/h2>\n<p>Saint \u200cMary&#8217;s College in Notre Dame, Indiana, is facing criticism for a \u200cnew policy that allows men who\u2062 identify \u200cas women to attend \u2062the school. The policy, which will go into effect \u200din 2024, has\u200b sparked controversy\u2064 among conservatives and alumni.<\/p>\n<p>The school&#8217;s president,\u200d Katie Conboy, defended the policy by \u2062pointing \u2062to the school&#8217;s \u2064non-discrimination policy\u2062 and \u200dciting Pope Francis as an inspiration. \u2064The \u2063updated policy aims \u200dto create a diverse and inclusive campus experience.<\/p>\n<p>However, critics argue \u2063that\u200d the policy goes against the college&#8217;s Catholic mission\u200b and teachings on gender and sexuality. \u2063They question whether\u2063 the school will also exclude and expel women who identify as men.<\/p>\n<p>Students, parents, and alumni have expressed their\u2062 concerns to the school, with \u2064some calling the decision a betrayal. The announcement has reignited the debate over transgender rights and the role of religion in shaping \u200csocietal norms.<\/p>\n<h3>Support \u2063and \u2064Opposition<\/h3>\n<p>The decision has sparked a heated debate, with both supporters and opponents voicing their opinions. Some\u200b argue that \u2064the policy promotes inclusivity and equality, while others\u200b believe it\u2064 undermines the college&#8217;s Catholic identity.<\/p>\n<p>Conservative \u200ccommentator Ed Whelan \u2062criticized\u200b the \u2063decision, calling it a &#8220;grotesque betrayal&#8221; of\u200c the college&#8217;s\u200b mission. Alumni Lisa B.\u2062 Ezell and Clare Anne Ath also expressed disappointment and described the policy\u200b as blasphemous.<\/p>\n<h3>Concerns and Reactions<\/h3>\n<p>Concerned individuals have reached out\u2063 to Saint Mary&#8217;s College to\u2062 express their objections to the new policy. The school acknowledges that there are differing opinions on the matter, with \u2063some\u2064 supporting the more inclusive approach.<\/p>\n<p>The controversy surrounding the policy reflects\u200b the ongoing struggle between the LGBT community&#8217;s fight for acceptance and \u200cthe preservation of traditional \u200dreligious values.<\/p>\n<p>Only time will \u2064tell how \u200cthis decision\u200d will impact\u200d the college and its\u2064 community.<\/p>\n<hr>\n<div class=\"author_subscription_pitch\">\n<p><em><b>A\u2062 Note from Our \u2062Founder:<\/b><\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Silicon \u200cValley and the Big Tech tyrants have done \u200beverything they can to put \u2063The Western Journal out of business. 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Brown<br \/>\nFounder of The\u200c Western\u2063 Journal<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>The post <a rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/betrayal-catholic-womens-college-will-admit-men-identify-women-cites-pope-justification\/\">&#8216;Betrayal&#8217;: Catholic \u200bWomen&#8217;s College Will Admit\u200d Men Who &#8216;Identify as Women,&#8217;\u200c Cites Pope as Justification<\/a> appeared first on <a rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\">The \u200dWestern Journal<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p> <\/p>\n<h2> \u2062 In what ways does \u200dthe policy allowing men who\u2063 identify as women to attend\u2064 Saint Mary&#8217;s College contradict Catholic \u2062teachings on gender?<\/h2>\n<p><span>  It a \u2064&#8221;reckless disregard for Catholic teachings&#8221; and accused the school of succumbing to societal pressures. He argued that allowing men who identify as \u2064women\u200b to attend the college contradicts the Church&#8217;s teachings on gender and threatens the integrity of the institution.<\/p>\n<p>On the\u2063 other hand, advocates for transgender rights argue\u2063 that\u200b the policy is\u2064 a step towards \u200cinclusivity and acceptance. They believe that \u2062everyone, regardless of gender identity,\u2062 should have access \u2062to education and opportunities without\u200c discrimination.<\/p>\n<h3>A Pivotal Moment<\/h3>\n<p>This \u200ccontroversy\u200b at\u200d Saint Mary&#8217;s College highlights the ongoing tension between religious institutions and \u200dsocietal progress. \u2062It <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/over-200-sex-trafficking-victims-rescued-in-two-week-operation-cross-country-2\/\" title=\"Over 200 victims saved in 'Operation Cross Country' against sex trafficking.\">raises\u200b important questions<\/a> about\u2064 the role of religion in shaping societal norms and the responsibilities of \u200creligious institutions\u2062 in\u2062 accommodating individuals with different identities and beliefs.<\/p>\n<p>Religious institutions have long been seen as defenders of tradition and teachings, relying on religious doctrine to guide their\u2064 practices \u200cand policies. \u200cHowever, as societal attitudes towards gender and sexuality \u2063evolve,\u2062 religious institutions are <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/biden-promises-lower-gas-prices-after-emergency-reserve-release-suggests-up-to-35-cents-lower\/\" title=\"Biden Promises Lower Gas Prices After Emergency Reserve Release, Suggests \u2018Up To 35 Cents\u2019 Lower\">facing increasing pressure<\/a> \u200cto \u200dadapt\u200b their teachings and policies to \u2063meet the changing needs of\u200b their \u2064communities.<\/p>\n<p>The case \u200cof Saint Mary&#8217;s College presents a\u200b pivotal moment\u200c for the Catholic Church and its institutions. It is a test of their ability to \u200bnavigate \u200cthe delicate\u200c balance between \u2063maintaining religious principles and addressing the\u2064 desires and rights of their \u200bmembers.<\/p>\n<h3>The Way Forward<\/h3>\n<p>As the debate surrounding Saint Mary&#8217;s College continues, it is evident that finding a resolution\u200b will be \u2063challenging.\u200d Both \u2062sides of the argument hold valid concerns and convictions. However, in\u2063 order \u200cto move forward, it is crucial for \u200bopen and respectful dialogue to\u200b take place.<\/p>\n<p>Saint Mary&#8217;s College must engage in \u200dconversations with\u200c stakeholders, including students, parents, alumni, and \u200creligious \u200dleaders,\u200d to understand \u200btheir perspectives and \u200caddress their\u2064 concerns.\u2063 The expansion of\u2062 the school&#8217;s non-discrimination policy\u2064 should not come at the price of compromising its\u2063 Catholic identity.\u2063 It is possible for the institution to respect the dignity and rights of all individuals \u2062while\u200d staying true to its religious mission.<\/p>\n<p>In \u200dconclusion, the controversy surrounding the \u200bpolicy at\u200c Saint Mary&#8217;s \u2064College highlights the\u2064 challenges\u2062 religious institutions face in adapting\u2064 to societal changes. \u200cIt is a\u200d complex issue that <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/watch-live-house-oversight-committee-holds-first-impeachment-inquiry-hearing-against-biden\/\" title=\"LIVE: House Oversight Committee commences first impeachment inquiry hearing on Biden.\">demands careful consideration<\/a> \u200bof both the institution&#8217;s religious teachings and the needs and rights of\u2062 its\u2063 members.\u2063 By\u200d engaging in respectful dialogue and finding a\u2062 balance \u2064between inclusivity \u200band religious identity, Saint \u200cMary&#8217;s College\u200d has the opportunity to forge a path forward that upholds its \u2063values while promoting equality and \u2064acceptance.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>A Catholic women&#8217;s college in Indiana, Saint Mary&#8217;s College, is facing criticism for a policy change that permits men who identify as women to apply for admission. Starting in 2024, the college will accept applications from individuals who consistently live and identify as women. 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