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Nobel Laureate Desmond Tutu told Gonzaga University graduates recently to, “Dream, dream God’s dream, dream as you are, incredibly idealistic creatures. You do believe, don’t you, that this is a world that can become a world where war is no more?”
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Angie Funnell recently graduated with a Bachelor of the Arts in Public Relations and a minor in Political Science and emphasis in Organizational Leadership from Gonzaga University.
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One month from now Archbishop Desmond Tutu is slated to deliver the commencement address to Gonzaga University’s graduating class. A group of alumni, however, are saying he isn’t welcome and are urging administrators to withdraw their invitation to the primate.
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Benedictines like to say listening is the heart of monastic life. “Listen” is the first word of the Rule of St. Benedict that we follow. Listening to God, to each other, to the head of the community are all part of what defines who we are as monastics. But if we were to be really honest we would also say that listening is very difficult. So when I saw that some Gonzaga alumni were protesting the choice of Archbishop Desmond Tutu as a commencement speaker it struck me that listening is precisely what is so lacking in public and religious discourse in our society today.
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Gonzaga University made national headlines last week after protestors submitted a petition to the school, claiming the institution had lost sight of its Catholic values by inviting Archbishop Desmond Tutu to speak at next month’s commencement, where he will be presented with an honorary Doctor of Laws degree.
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Meet Kyle A. Franklin, SpokaneFAVS' newest writer.
Franklin is currently pursing his Master's in Religious Studies at Gonzaga University.
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“He’s the first Jesuit. God bless the church, right?,” said the Rev. Frank Case, the university’s vice president for mission.
Jesuits are known for their commitment to higher education and helping the poor, but the legion of priests also has a reputation for bucking authority.
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Pig bullets for profit, I think a late night beer session got out of hand. “Dude, this can work. W...
What do they expect? All the Islamic terrorists to just cease because we now have bullets infused wi...
dumbest idea ever. how does it prevent people from entering heaven? okay.. whatever makes you sleep...
Will fix, sorry Chris!
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