Condi Rice honorary degree stirs debate at Boston College

<p>As jlauer says there is a distinction. Within church teaching there is the doctrine of a just war. There is always much debate on what a just war is.</p>

<p>There are other things within the church which are viewed in a very black and white manner, i.e. abortion is “intrinsically evil”. On most catholic campuses they will allow a pro-choice group as a club but it can not receive funds from the school nor can it carry the name of the school. It is the distinction between allowing the discussion and debate while at the same time showing that they do not sponsor a particular point of view that is conflict with church teaching.</p>

<p>Regarding your quote, I find it interesting because I believe that Condi Rice is pro-choice and a supporter of gay rights. So which things is BC censoring or advocating? Abortion, War or Gay rights?</p>