Comments on: Catholic University and (A Disgraceful Image of Our Lady)

By: Michael Iafrate

Michael Iafrate — Sat, 01 Mar 2008 05:37:09 +0000

That’s what I thought.

By: Fr. J.

Fr. J. — Fri, 29 Feb 2008 06:16:27 +0000

Michael, I will be glad to discuss the book when you’ve read it. Educate yourself.

By: Michael J. Iafrate

Michael J. Iafrate — Fri, 29 Feb 2008 03:57:43 +0000

What, specifically, did you learn about “Toronto” in the book, Father? Please summarize it for us.

By: Michael Iafrate

Michael Iafrate — Fri, 29 Feb 2008 03:41:05 +0000

Which facts, about “Toronto,” did you learn from your book learnin,’ Father? Please summarize it for us.

By: Fr. J.

Fr. J. — Fri, 29 Feb 2008 01:32:17 +0000

Again, you need to read “The Dying of the Light.”

By: Michael Iafrate

Michael Iafrate — Fri, 29 Feb 2008 01:25:00 +0000

Historically Catholic institutions with a compromised identity and administrative discipline are all pretty much in the same boat. Toronto is one of them. In my experience they often create a milieu of low expectations regarding Catholicity. Nothing too complicated.

Back that statement up with FACTS, Father. “Nothing too complicated.”

By: Fr. J.

Fr. J. — Fri, 29 Feb 2008 01:23:24 +0000

Again, your tone betrays an ill spirit. What is the matter? Can I help?

By: Fr. J.

Fr. J. — Fri, 29 Feb 2008 01:22:18 +0000

Seriously? What was this charge I leveled against Toronto? What was the content of this charge? What is it that has you so upset? You really are having a hard time letting something go. So what is this terrible charge that I made?

By: Michael Iafrate

Michael Iafrate — Fri, 29 Feb 2008 01:08:04 +0000

Fr J – As I thought. You can’t back up the mindless comments that you make.

By: Fr. J.

Fr. J. — Fri, 29 Feb 2008 00:52:12 +0000

I did not attempt to marginalize you or anyone. You are ascribing motives to me that I do not have.

Again, Michael, your tone is a bad reflection on the faith you claim to hold. Calm down. Pray.

By: Michael Iafrate

Michael Iafrate — Thu, 28 Feb 2008 22:56:21 +0000

Fr. J – I don’t mind opinions different than my own. What I don’t like are your comments that have no basis in fact, such as your judgment of “Toronto.” You make reference to no particular school and to no particular facts in your attempt to marginalize what I say based on the fact that I am going to school in Toronto. You can’t make a comment about “Toronto’s” (which school do you mean, and WHY) “compromised Catholic identity” and not back it up with facts Er, rather, you CAN, but it makes you look like a fool. Come with the facts, or shut up.

If you are interested in the ecclesial identities of institutions, check out “Conflicting Allegiances” ed. Budde and Wright.

When you are interested in a substantial discussion based on FACTS rather simplistic attempts to marginalize people with your baseless opinions, let me know.

By: Fr. J.

Fr. J. — Thu, 28 Feb 2008 21:51:37 +0000

Oh, and allow me to refer you to a very important book: The Dying of the Light: The Disengagement of Colleges and Universities from Their Christian Churches
by James Tunstead Burtchaell . It will tell you everything you need to know.