'It’s not just a matter of having a checklist of certain doctrines that Catholic colleges say the Church holds,' says Dr. Richard White. 'The teachings have to reach the hearts of students.'
If Catholic institutions cannot assure that its theology professors have obtained the academic mandatum or faithfully impart Catholic doctrine, then families should look to more faithful Catholic institutions, Bishop Frank Dewane suggested.
Claiming to want to move 'beyond' the abortion wars, author and theology professor, Charles Camosy, creates an argument that seems designed to offend the pro-life side, while giving great respect to those who want to make sure abortion remains legal.
'The-Just-a-Friend-Network' will reportedly 'be a loose collection of students, friends and peers who desire to offer safe sex materials, such as contraceptive[s], to their friends.'
Despite pressure from some of the students students for 'safe sex,' Fordham University has, thus far, upheld its responsibility to be faithful to Catholic teaching.
Fordham University's alumni discussion explored 'new theological perspectives, especially with regard to sexual and gender diversity,' according to an event page, but there was little indication that Catholic teaching on sexual identity received support.
Despite pressures from student group to have free access to condoms, and on campus birth control at Fordham University, the university says it's committed to the teachings of the Catholic Church, including those on contraception.