The Yellow Brick Road, Where is the Scarecrow?

Truth is not subject to the whims and caprices of fickle human opinion. Translated into modern vernacular, "It is, what it is."  Can anyone find the scarecrow? Father Jenkins is lost again, on his yellow brick road. In a new statement, Father Jenkins refuses to back down from his invitation to have President Obama give the commencement speech and receive an honorary doctorate degree from Notre Dame.

The United States Conference of Catholic Bishops, in June of 2004, issued a statement that made it clear that Catholic colleges should not allow abortion advocates to have a platform, or be honored with special awards or degrees. "Catholic institutions should not honor those who act in defiance of our fundamental moral principles. They should not be given awards, honors or platforms, which would suggest support for their actions." 

I think Father Jenkins is becoming one of the flying monkeys, who does the witches bidding. In a new letter, Father stated, "My decision to invite and honor Obama with a degree doesn't violate the Bishop's guidelines. Our interpretation of this document is different (shades of Henry VIII) from the one that has been opposed by those criticizing us."  He further went on to say, the college invitation to Obama doesn't apply because Obama is not Catholic. Neither is Notre Dame. 

Noting that Hitler was a Catholic, I wonder if he would have been invited?   

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