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Gay Marriage Class Continues as Planned


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Professor W. King Mott of Seton Hall University holds fast to his plans to teach a controversial new course, The Politics of Gay Marriage, despite protests from the Newark, N.J., archbishop.

The Catholic university in New Jersey has been at the center of flare-ups between academics and religious leaders, usually centering on pro-choice speakers or award recipients but, according to the Star-Ledger newspaper, the focus has shifted to gay politics.

Archbishop John J. Myers, a member of the Seton Hall board of regents, said the class "is contrary to what the church teaches." The board convened in June to discuss the course. No official consensus was announced, but the course still appears on Seton Hall’s online registration forms.

“The class is happening," Mott said in the Star-Ledger. "I've never heard that it wasn't.” The class syllabus welcomes healthy discourse from both sides, stating, “All perspectives are welcome in this discussion.” Though the gay professor has clashed with officials in the past — he lost his post as College of Arts and Sciences associate dean after publicly opposing the church’s position on homosexuality — he said he never faced pressure from university officials to cancel the class.

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Reader Comments
  • Name: Rev. Anthony Borka
    Date posted: 8/26/2010 11:05:15 PM
    Hometown: Orlando

    Comment:

    I am amazed and proud that this class will happen. I am an alumnus of Seton Hall, and considering it is a Roman Catholic institution, has a Seminary as part of its schools, and a very conservative Archbishop sitting on its board, this is something special.

  • Name: Jeff Moses
    Date posted: 8/25/2010 6:08:20 PM
    Hometown: Minneapolis, MN

    Comment:

    I guess the Archbishop is afraid that the Church's position won't hold up in an open discussion in which all positions are welcome.

  • Name: Matt
    Date posted: 8/25/2010 5:45:00 PM
    Hometown: Boston

    Comment:

    Look, I'm not a big fan of the Catholic Church's treatment of gays -- in fact, I find it unholy. BUT, a private university can do whatever it wants. You can't work at a Catholic school and then complain that you find it hostile because it's exceedingly Catholic!!

  • Name: Jeannie
    Date posted: 8/25/2010 5:16:58 PM
    Hometown: Tempe, AZ, USA, Earth

    Comment:

    @Mobtownguy While I essentially agree with your sentiment, your way of expressing it is quite childish and not likely to win anyone over to your way of thinking.

  • Name: Mark
    Date posted: 8/25/2010 3:28:43 PM
    Hometown: WF

    Comment:

    Will Mott be suing for the Catholic/pedophile Church to lose their tax exempt status since they are engaged in political activities?

  • Name: MobtownGuy
    Date posted: 8/25/2010 3:21:00 PM
    Hometown: Baltimore

    Comment:

    FUCK THE CHURCH!!

  • Name: Dan
    Date posted: 8/25/2010 3:16:32 PM
    Hometown: Boston

    Comment:

    I comend this man for holding his ground. It is a shame that he lost a position due to an unpopular opinion, at least at Seton Hall. I hope the class has an overwhelming response! The Archbishop should not interfere with classroom teaches, catholic univeristy or not.



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