Question: are the writers christendom 2020 and sophomore girl at Christendom the same girl/ writer? the letters read to indicate the same writer. And I think hearing the other side is always critical. #3. Are you joking? Thanks; I've largely shed myself of the Catholic mental baggage by this point, so don't worry. An authentically Catholic college that prepares you for the future The cultural revolution of the twentieth century continues to take its toll on the world and on Catholic higher education. It is difficult seeing as how the incident was years old before she brought it to Admins attention and it happened without witnesses, like the on campus stuff, to determine one way or the other. I want trying to make things seem like a cheap sex novel, just trying to illustrate that things can happen quickly without us really knowing what is going on, which we can later regret. However, Im not sure the reporting here accurately reflects of the issues at Christendom, and it certainly doesnt lay out anything that can be done to improve conditions for future students, as the few things suggested have already been implemented. We cant! Another no escapes your lips and you make another feeble effort to turn away or push his hands away. Never tell a rape or assault victim that consent is nebulous. The lack of PDA rules has not protected the women on those campuses. I would turn around and drive right back. There was always a (subtle enough that it could be gaslighted away if you tried to talk about it) sense that women just dont matter as much at Christendom. 237: Creative naan compliance, Special Valentines FREE Episode: 20 things we hated about FIREPROOF, Protected: Podcast #65: Sometimes goat is just not GOAT. Outrage, anger and sadness swept across the city as elected officials processed the racist . Are you saying that because Christendom isnt under governmental control this happened? For the unfamiliar, Christendom is a small conservative-Catholic liberal arts college in Front Royal, VA. Its intended mission is to equip Catholic students to 'restore all things in Christ' (though you can guess how well that turned out with me). If it was patently false, the college would have grounds for a law suit. When she told a few of her friends that something had happened between them, he began circulating the story that she had seduced him and then regretted it. Or even if he left Front Royal, this would not guarantee the safety of other women. As far as our criminal judicial system people are innocent until proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt. I hope and pray that your bravery results in changes that help other women. You clearly didnt read my comments carefully. When I approached President ODonnel about it, I was stone-walled. Protected: Podcast #15: Completely Meat Chocolate Pie, Protected: Podcast #14: I wish I had a whip. He also told some students that she pulled a knife and forced him into sexual acts. The result might have been the same, but at least it would have shown that the college took the accusation seriously and were willing to go the distance to see justice be done. It seems hypocritical to demand that the school find him guilty of rape and expel him if you are going to hide his name until he tells his side of the story. Consent is only nebulous when you refuse to take responsibility for yourself. Let your no mean no and your yes mean yes. . Domino's Pizza founder Tom Monaghan donated 19th Century wooden stations of the cross to the Chapel, and it was dedicated by Cardinal Jan Schotte, Pope John Paul II's Secretary-General to the World Synod of Bishops. He may or may not be a rapist, but do you really want institutions denouncing a man as a rapist without a trial. Or going to the county if the town is not addressing it? Woody Allen has an even more credible allegation against him, but still gets to make movies. Lets embrace it. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); Enter your email address to subscribe to this blog and receive notifications of new posts by email. We do have a great deal of responsibility. I can tell you personally when I read the hand holding policy I thought it was a paper rule, I had no idea the lengths of its enforcement. However, Im not sure the reporting here accurately reflects of the issues at Christendom, and it certainly doesnt lay out anything that can be done to improve conditions for future students, as the few things suggested have already been implemented. I feel like even the name would be a barrier to getting hired. duplicitous. [37], In 2022, Luckey appeared in court and pled guilty in order to receive a reduced sentence of time served, 24 months supervised probation, and must register as a sex offender. The lack of process in place is about the same for most schools that size and design. She said, Im not comfortable with that, and he said, Okay.. I like this new group and their message about this whole ordeal: http://cascoalition.org/. Her grades continued to be low for the rest of her junior year. Although Smiths patron is Maria Goretti, the teenaged saint who was stabbed to death while resisting rape, Smith said the concept of rape was foreign to her. A US NEWS & WORLD REPORT article says it isnt working too well. Finally comfortable in my own skin, as long as I avoid the dreaded Catholic bubble. Smith says that the administration cracked down on professors hosting off-campus parties, because they involved drinking. we could! For most of American history, the light-skinned Jesus conjured up by white congregations demanded the. The truth matters little. Because these issues are so very serious, and it would be negligent to look the other way. We now have a formal grievance policy students can use to make a complaint against any campus community member who is not covered by the student policy (e.g. This is a legal matter, and the school is right to wash its hands clean of that responsibility as they are not qualified to deal with such accusations on their own. Smith thinks he might have been trying to make it appear that she was the one who assaulted him. You can see it, you can feel it on the campusWhile some colleges in this Guide may match its Catholic commitment, it is unlikely that any exceeds it. The Newman Guide to Choosing a Catholic College. it was that, or sit in a brightly-lit classroom, with room for the Holy Spirit between you, and since its a public area, anybody might happen by and join you. Smith herself says these rules drive couples off campus. And Im sure you also understand our need to be loved an accepted. Enjoy your freedom. http://mydailydiatribes.blogspot.com/2017/12/metoo.html?m=1. The reality is men can say no, men can control their actions and they are humans with free will. Like that has never happened before on a less stringent campus. And, of course, they could have gone for a walk down the road if all they wanted was to hold hands. The article makes the following claim without proof or attribution, and it has been contended with by several students, But current students and alumni say the school has a boys will be boys attitude which allows the male students to harass and grab at the women. No more specifics are given, but the implication is that men are allowed to grab womens arses, etc., without repercussion even to their reputations. In 2018, while delivering the Commencement Address for Christendom, U.S. Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas said, This is a wonderful, wonderful, college a decidedly Catholic college, and I am decidedly and unapologetically Catholic. It is alleged that a professor offered an example about Adele in class in an effort to smear her, however multiple students have come forward to say that his example was being used many, many years before Adela even attended the university, so it couldnt have been about her. The school determined the young man was responsible for the violation of Harassment.. And also, there were a number of bad experiences in grad school that shouldn't be neglected. I dont wish to discredit those who are appalled by the rape epidemic and Adele Smiths case, as it is horrific matter; but there are campuses where this stuff is much more frequent, and its not because they arent Catholic in a nominal sense, nor is it because they endorse rape, but its because theres not always a clear procedure as to how to address it. It may be that the whole thing wasnt handled as it should have been, but then, how should it have been handled? Protected: Episode 64: Sing with me, pooperellas! I dont know what the contents of the interview between the college and the perp are. Required fields are marked *. jlhyacintha wrote: A school can also take rape allegations seriously, and remove the accused person from campus. You keep going. Right to present a defense OR NOT. In addition, the article didnt clarify that the college has gotten rid of many of the policies and rules that are being blamed in this article for the assaults (e.g., the no-holding hands rule was jettisoned a while ago). But that had absolutely nothing to do with rape or assault. The irony is not lost on me that the one institution that offered any solution, band aid solutions they may be, is also the one institution least responsible for the event, and the one thats being blamed the most. My legs were tightly closed. Christendom College, a small, Catholic, liberal arts school in Front Royal Virginia, celebrated its 40th anniversary last year. Protected: Podcast 23: Look at that s car go! The college has strict rules about students of opposite sexes being alone together. I am a 92 graduate, and my oldest is a graduate, and I have three other kids currently there. Imply that there is a pattern and that the pattern is indicative of the current campus environment. It would do a great deal more to restore faith in their school if they would be open about the affair. Protected: Podcast #20: GET THAT ALLIGATOR AWAY FROM ME! How about holding the US Government responsible since theyre the ones that oversee Skyline? You have just illustrated the way of thinking that is a big problem: women being taught that they are responsible for mens actions. Youve pushed the boundaries so far that the man is no longer in control. How unromantic! This is garbage, not because there isnt a problem at Christendom, but because your article contains obvious errors in judgment, is clearly slanted with the intent to make Christendom look bad, and doesnt address the actual problems that make these things happen. My objective is to make Christendom more accountable for the safety of its students. Men and women BOTH have free will. For what its worth, I believe Adeles story, and as someone who has been sexually assaulted (but not raped) and not gone to the authorities, I understand why she didnt at first. Right. Not the most helpful thing, Mrs. Fischer. But honestly what is Smith talking about when she refers to the only cafe in town?? I went to a small all-womens college, and we had an excellent campus security force; if you were feeling unsure about walking to your car at night you could call them for an escort. I had been a virgin. Was there ever a police report filed? All rights reserved. Very interesting. We would like to apologize to any of those in our community who feel they were not properly responded to concerning an alleged sexual harassment and assault. #2. letter kind of reminds me of sessions of my 8th grade social dancing classes They must have some political sway, as they probably provide a great deal of the towns revenue. She was at a party hosted by her theology teacher, Eric Jenislawski, after a meeting of the Chester-Belloc Debate Society. Absolutely, but leaders have to weigh the pros and cons, of which there are many, and seek the greater good. The teachers provide a well rounded education of philosophy, history, theology, literature and political science. The fact that the school is Catholic really seems quite irrelevant. While Ill admit Im not sure management dealt with the matter as well as they could have, I have zero doubt a great deal of these complaints are from people that want to exploit Christendom as a hypocritical Catholic institution. Unfortunately we cant actually know if Christendom is safer when they dont even write down that there was an allegation. It does truly permeate the campus. The passion rises. "[34] He was released on $50,000 bail on July 12, 2021. There is much that reeks of shoddy reporting in these two pieces: basically only one side was presented when the facts were right in front of the Fishers (e.g., through the current student handbook and interviewees). I dont consider Cdoms PDA policy unreasonable. It wouldnt quite be in keeping with her recent essay about letting go of anger. If the intent here is to correct inaccuracies rather than, as it appears to be, an attempt to discredit Simcha as a journalist then it would be appropriate to say what exactly was misleading or inaccurate in the original post(s). Or are you saying that governmental control might make this sinful/violent act not happen. I also disagree with your assessment that author doesnt have a clear stance on whether the student should have been expelled. I understand it is difficult to do so, but if justice is to be served publicly, accusations must be made in public. So, you are saying that because other colleges deal with it badly, that therefore it isnt a scandal that Christendom handled it badly? Christendom College does not receive federal funding, and so is not subject to Title IX regulations, which would legally require it to respond to and remedy hostile educational environments. Because Christendom is in a rural, isolated spot with few restaurants, clubs, museums or theaters, going off campus generally means going into the woods or into a field. There was one guy who was self-insulated to the point where he was delusionally hostile toward everything "worldly". Take a second to support simchajfisher on Patreon! Christendom College is a small Catholic liberal arts schoolit now enrolls about 500 studentsand has long needed a new chapel. No means no. If they had to leave public areas to show affection, then they might as well go to the prettiest. Through it, you will gain the communication and critical thinking skills necessary to refine and elevate your intellect and enable you to pursue your profession and personal vocation. I currently attend Christendom. But I dont think we can fully judge any of these stories without hearing the other side. You are very brave. That comment So goes the other way. The Colleges Front Royal campus overlooks the Shenandoah River with scenic views of the neighboring Blue Ridge Mountains. Recipe for a Hit Piece He kept saying, Hit me. He kept grabbing my hand and trying to make me slap him, Smith said. Another tangential point: I dont understand the outrage communicated by so many that the standards for women are so much higher than the one for men, and that a great amount of responsibility rests on our shoulders to keep men chaste. Karl Petrick Assistant Director of Advancement Services The fact that their anger is not directed towards say the park police, the legal system, but at a school that issued the ONLY punishment(however minor), is basically proof of this. Saunders left his position as dean, and founding faculty member Dr. Kristin Burns took over the position. Neither of which am I suggesting. . To find out more about Student Achievement at Christendom, click here. The unwillingness of boorish cynics like Karen to accept purity and goodness nor to validate the positive experiences of other women says far more about herself than it does about Christendom or the sophomore student whom she was replying to. I think so. Then he tried it again, and I pushed his hand away, and said, Please, I dont want to do that. He said, Okay. Then he tried a third time, she said. In the charge letter delivered to the young man on July 19, 2011, then-dean Jesse Dorman wrote: The intent of the Student Life Office is to support each student as he or she works to grow in virtue . My inclination is that this was rape and the man is guilty. Badly bungling? Smith had hurt her back in a car accident when she was a freshman. The fact that students are taught that men can not say no and are nothing less than animals is degrading to the male gender and puts all responsibility on the woman without holding men accountable. It wasnt until August of that year that the language was added to the handbook. . Best of luck! Maybe you didnt mean to imply this to be the case for her, but using her name in the example makes it seem so. So despite all their classes and aves and skirts they are going to burn with Luther. If they do, their efforts to grow as a Catholic college will surely be blessed by greater growth in virtue.
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