Thursday, February 14, 2008

President of William and Mary

It seems the president of William and Mary is being fired for taking down a cross from a multi-faith worship room. From an entirely normative standpoint, was this the right decision? It is a multi-faith worship room, and Christianity is a faith, so why can't it be present? Does it really matter so much where the cross should be placed, if it is higher or bigger than the other religious symbols? Is this a case of American secularism which is meant to make other religions feel more welcome or French secularism which is meant to abolish the practice of religion in public places?

http://www.wm.edu/news/?id=8672

Your thoughts are welcome.

1 comments:

Amelia Peabody said...

Three local papers, all once big Nichol fans, have printed editorials that best sum up why his contract was not renewed. Please read:

Flat Hat: Proper Decision: www.flathatnews.com/opinions/1917/staff-editorial-a-painful-proper-decision

Flat Hat: Nichol Lied, the Dream Died: www.flathatnews.com/opinions/1588/with-released-e-mail-nichol-supporters-feel-lost

Daily Press: Nichol's Farewell: www.dailypress.com/news/opinion/dp-ed_nichol_edit_0213feb13,0,7332211.story

Virginia Gazette: End of an Error: www.kkbruno.com/Feb%2013.%202008%20Gazette%20editorial%20End%20of%20an%20Error.jpg