Now, obviously, I know that Judeo-Christian, means it has roots in Christian mainly..but..and here's what the Seton Hill FAQ says:
Seton Hill is a Catholic university rooted in Judeo-Christian values and in the tradition of Elizabeth Ann Seton which advances, through person-centered learning, the development of educated, just, participatory citizens committed to transforming the world. The Sisters of Charity, who founded Seton Hill in 1883, continue to inspire the University’s rich and inclusive Catholic heritage. While approximately 50 percent of Seton Hill students are Catholic, the Seton Hill community welcomes and respects the faith traditions of all students and provides faith-sharing opportunities as learning experiences in addition to liturgical celebrations.
Ok..so anyways..
1. If Setyon Hill is rooted in "Judeo-Christian values" then where is the synagogue next to the chapel? Where are the rabbis?
2. If Seton Hill "welcomes and respects the faith traditions of all students and provides faith-sharing opportunities" then why am i, as an athesist, required to take a religious studies class? I am bascially being forced, against my own beliefs to take this class, or not graduate. Yeah, that's really welcoming and respecting my belief..my faith..
I'm sorry folks, I don't mean to rant. I just..I saw this on the SHU website, and it ticked me off..
Posted by lougagliardi at September 2, 2005 02:56 PM | TrackBackoh so did I Karissa.
Trust me, my viewpoint has been changed. I've just left this entry up since it was a good discussion.
Posted by: Lou Gagliardi at September 5, 2005 07:38 PMI have to agree with the others on this, Lou. I'm not Catholic (but I am Christian), and I haven't felt the religious aspect of the school's identity "shoved down my throat." I've been given the opportunity to explore it, but after all--I picked SHU, so I knew it was possible that I'd be exposed to Catholicism.
Posted by: Karissa Kilgore at September 5, 2005 02:58 PMI can see that Mike.
That is pretty valid, but it still seems a little unfair to those that don't believe in the way that SHU/Catholic church thinks.
But..I digress. I'm not going to turn this into an argument.
I am glad to see interest in my blog again. lol.
Posted by: Lou Gagliardi at September 4, 2005 05:19 PMLou, I have to disagree about Christian Scriptures. I took it last semester with Sr. Jacko and I actually felt that it was a little light on the Catholicism. Instead, she teaches how the New Testament was historically put together, and the various ways of interpreting it.
You have keep in mind that this is a private, Catholic university. They have every right to ask every student to take a religion course, because all of the students who attend this school understand that this isn't a state institution.
Posted by: Mike Rubino at September 4, 2005 04:53 PMKayla,
Actually, "Christian Scriptures" forces the Catholic way of viewing things down your throats--trust me I took that class and failed it for that reason.
Posted by: Lou Gagliardi at September 2, 2005 11:06 PMThe religion class studies the scriptures of a great many different faiths. It just doesn't preach Catholicism or Christianity.
I think it's important to be well educated about the different religions in the world. Whether you agree or disagree with their principles, I believe it's crucial to understand them.
Posted by: Kayla Sawyer at September 2, 2005 10:30 PM