If it was me vs. a kitten, the kitten would win, Smith says. And Im sure you also understand our need to be loved an accepted. Thanks; I've largely shed myself of the Catholic mental baggage by this point, so don't worry. That often results in rapists going free and never even getting charged for lack of evidence. I've got. Christendom College admits students of any race, color, national and ethnic origin to all the rights, privileges, programs, and activities generally accorded or made available to students at the school. Smith says the school claimed it takes a long time to implement changes in school policy. Just like all men who overpower women should, personally Id like to know if he grew up in a Novus Ordo mass if we are going to start taking these types of potshots.and if his parents did too.. All graduates of the undergraduate college are awarded a bachelor of arts degree in one of the following fields of study: The Christendom Graduate School offers masters-level courses with a comprehensive grasp of the Catholic faith, preparing students for advanced graduate studies and for various ministries in the Catholic Church, according to the school's website. From day one, the men of this campus are filled with a joy in being a gentleman to every girl. Christendom College was founded by Warren H. Carroll in 1977 with $50,000. The reporting alleges/implies that young women arent safe at Christendom, that the university has an ongoing culture of assault and harassment toward women which is accepted by the community, and that the University doesnt help women who have been raped. The college has strict rules about students of opposite sexes being alone together. We will do better. If the intent here is to correct inaccuracies rather than, as it appears to be, an attempt to discredit Simcha as a journalist then it would be appropriate to say what exactly was misleading or inaccurate in the original post(s). The basement of the admissions office (a building which, Im pretty sure, is condemned but still functions as an office despite the dangers) had a breaker room in the back behind 2 locked doors. 240: Challah round the world. Id hate to echo that ridiculous article from the Remnant, that accuses Fisher of being in league with Satan, but he was spot on with that point. [38], Christendom College has two schools offering graduate and undergraduate degrees. I had been a virgin. Podcast #57: And then the internet took off. Well be waiting forever. I remember hanging out with some of them. She did go to the police. It wasnt until the beginning of her junior year that she heard the word rape applied to her ordeal. Best of luck! His career and family may well be affected by that casual reference. He told her her back might be more comfortable in the back seat, and they could put the laptop in the center console to listen to music. The Dean or an RA could drive out and get you. 3) Reinforce this impression with nebulous allegations of serious problems in the current environment. I will say that no professor I had ever backed up this position, but neither did I see them fight to overturn it. Tag: racism National Congress on the Word of God: A Two-Edged Sword. [17] The actual reason was that, because the colleges all refused to take federal funding, they did not report the data used to compile the scorecard to the federal government. I appreciate your thoughtful comments. I cant stop him, apparently, she recalled thinking. The other items linked ARE quoted and described in the article. Yeah, that seems to be the atmosphere of Catholic higher education in my experience; a lot of the people there are trying to be good and do the right thing (as they see it), but the system as a whole is irredeemably flawed, and it covers up those people who are downright malicious. The Churchs teaching on this, particularly Pope John Paul II really upholds a woman in her own right and this was taught quite clearly at Christendom. Protected: Podcast #19: Parking meters, mixed greens, and other UNBEARABLE SCOURGES. I didnt know about consent because, in my world, good Christian girls and boys were supposed to never have anything bad happen to them that was what happened to so-called sinful, unChristian people. Did you read where she said no to his hand in her shirt? If theyre allowed to kiss in a common area, then if the guy says come up to my room, shes going to say no, because theres nothing she could do in his room that she cant in the common area, except stuff she doesnt want to do. The only other thing I remember is going shooting with a bunch of students, including women in skirts. Um, no. In 2013, after Smith had graduated from the school, she again downloaded the student handbook and was aghast to see there was still no language forbidding sexual assault by students. Six months after graduation, the members of the Class of 2022 had an overall success rate of 98.9%, based on a survey with a 100% knowledgerate. Which they could now do on campus anyway. Should rapists be burned at the stake without incontrovertible evidence? I don't have any traumatic stories of being bullied for being LGBT, secret Church pedophiles, or other abuse tragically common for many here (though, for all I know, that stuff might've been happening where I didn't look.) I still have fond memories of a bunch of them. From what I understand, the school has only gotten worse. Clearly the college doesnt think it is patently false. But Jenislawski was the first one who made her feel like the rape wasnt her fault. I dont doubt that injustices have been done in the past and will be done in the future: this is a fallen world. But honestly what is Smith talking about when she refers to the only cafe in town?? An authentically Catholic college that prepares you for the future. If it was truly necessary that students seek sexual/affection outlets, then I dont blame Cdom for wanting to have no part in policing or monitoring, how far is too far. Chastity is their moral prerogative and they would rather err on the side of caution than participate. Recipe for a Hit Piece Its just a natural human need to connect with someone youre in a relationship with, Smith said. Is it supported by super-strength body language? But I want to illustrate the difficulty in really navigating the issue of consent and assault. Part II, View Damien and Simcha Fishers profile on Google+, Timothy ODonnell, the president of Christendom, Amanda Graf, the current Director of Student Affairs, https://www.rainn.org/pdf-files-and-other-documents/Public-Policy/Legal-resources/2009-Statutes/09VirginiaStatutes.pdf, http://mydailydiatribes.blogspot.com/2017/12/metoo.html?m=1, Whats for supper? Christendom has taken several steps forward. Christendom offered a bulleted list of things they have done which were not reported on by the Fishers, implying that this is basically a smear campaign which is only willing to report on one side of the story. It is this faith that has been the guiding beacon during some difficult and seemingly hopeless times, even when I had turned my heart against Him and turned my back on [faith]. Never, under any circumstances, admit that it was a complicated process that involved implementing a parallel judicial system. [3] In 2002, Fr. The College is actually small enough, and physically remote from the built-up town center, that it is more ignored than anything. Instaurare Omnia in Christo! The spirituality they relentlessly pushed never really clicked for me, though I always told myself it was my fault for not Jesusing harder, for not totally surrendering myself to a God Who wasn't really interested in talking back. in austria i was still unhappy, decided to leave early with an Associates degree. You are taking down the good name of a college because two students left campus in a car and a rape occurred. Not everyone can be brought to justice so easily, but if you make no effort to even recognize an issue as an institution then that can become something serious. If it isnt its that much harder for anyone to investigate or deal with. Your article doesnt make sense . Having said that, I have fallen away from the Church now and whenever I look back I have a sense of bitterness to temper the sweetness of the memories. But while Christendom . Or going to the county if the town is not addressing it? I hope and pray that the uncovering of these wrongs will enable the college to properly apologize and make amends for their failures. You can see it, you can feel it on the campusWhile some colleges in this Guide may match its Catholic commitment, it is unlikely that any exceeds it., Six months after graduation, the members of the Class of 2022 had an overall success rate of, based on a survey with a 100% knowledgerate. However, then the college has to be careful not to be encouraging a back seat car scenario in their recreation rooms. To find out more about Student Achievement at Christendom, click here. Not everything that the school chooses to ban has to be a sin. The policies the college had were precisely the ones that make sexual assault unlikely to occur on college grounds. I am incensed by the way Simcha makes it sound like Dr. Marshner condoned and sheltered a known rapist, and then was fired from the school. Yes, the prosecutor has to prove BEYOND A REASONABLE DOUBT the guilt of the accused. I must charitably assume (another term I learned there) this must have been chaste, but it still looked extremely odd. Hurt by Catholics? [2] Carroll, who was a contributor at L. Brent Bozell Jr.'s Triumph magazine, decided to found Christendom in the aftermath of the Land O' Lakes conference in 1967. It would do a lot to restore peoples faith in the institution. Please read above reply concerning accountability. we have reports that indicate that you have violated the Code of Student Conduct by harassing another student and causing emotional harm. L.A. council President Nury Martinez faces pressure to resign after racist remarks in leaked audio. Which, I dont suppose I have any obligation to do, but its unfair to simply expect the school to just automatically presume the worst. Maybe that needs to be spoken about more openly among students. The River and the drinking that occurs there is an open secret that the administration is aware of. The school promised to conduct a complete and careful investigation.. The teacher gave the class a hypothetical example of a young man and woman who were dating and decided to go off campus to Skyline Drive. Throughout the letter, ODonnell refers to the young man by his last name, but refers to Adele Smith by her first name. It has sent the implicit message to women at Christendom that the such attacks within the Christendom family will be tolerated, that the attacker will receive no punishment, that women who are attacked will have to endure the fear of retaliation, both on a physical level, and on the level of damage to their reputations.. [T]he alleged assault of Adele did not take place on campus. Despite those inaccuracies, the hearts and prayers of our entire Christendom College community go out to all involved in the incidents described and to anyone who may be a victim of sexual harassment or assault. Contact Leslie Mathews by email at lmathews@christendom.edu or by phone by calling 540.551.9300. Shes taken a lot of crap from that quarter and it would be a misuse of her great gift of writing to use it as payback. It can, however, cost people their livelihoods and smear the reputation of people and universities. Christendom is not perfect, as far as I can tell, they are doing the best they can to foster an environment of spiritual and educational growth. Religious Affiliation:Roman CatholicYear Founded:1977Degrees:Associate of Arts (A.A.), Bachelor of Arts (B.A. Then he tried it again, and I pushed his hand away, and said, Please, I dont want to do that. He said, Okay. Then he tried a third time, she said. The reporting alleges/implies that young women arent safe at Christendom, that the university has an ongoing culture of assault and harassment toward women which is accepted by the community, and that the University doesnt help women who have been raped. And this is ore than just a liberal arts school, it is a Catholic institution. To those students who have been harmed, I am deeply sorry. [40], Christendom has several varsity sports, and has a variety of intramural sports throughout the year. That isnt acceptable, even in secular workplaces, and is a breathtaking accusation. It is this women have to hold men accountable standard that fails the college. Adele has no bad girl reputation on campus. According to records of the minutes taken at two local school board meetings, one of which was held on July 15, 2021 and another on August 5, 2021, multiple public employees at Riverside Unified . A reasonable process may not have been able to do anything about the situation, but a reasonable process still should have been pursued. Smith says that the administration cracked down on professors hosting off-campus parties, because they involved drinking. This is America. The curriculum consists of three years of study in Theology, three years in Philosophy, two years in English Language and Literature, two years in Classical or Modern Language, two years in History, one year in Political Science and Economics, one year in Mathematics and Natural Science, and 4 years of Education for Life career preparation coursework. How about holding the US Government responsible since theyre the ones that oversee Skyline? Feminist =Baal worshipper. Most of secular culture righteously denounces rape, and praises consent. We will continue to do so in fidelity to our mission: to restore all things in Christ. I say, if you rape off campus, when you come back to campus, youre still a rapist.. Her parents, brother, and friends encouraged her to transfer. This story was researched and reported by Damien and Simcha Fisher. Calling down secular Title IX laws onto a place like this is stupid and illogical. Our culture promotes chivalry and kindness towards everyone at Christendom. Accordingly, its students have less recourse when the schools policies drastically fail to adequately protect them against such assaults. The article linked directly to the current handbook.. This actually hurts good people doing their best to make the world a better place every day. Vol. This sexualization makes things particularly difficult for men because on men simply of the way men are wired. Beyond that, it is about how Christendom failed this student and failed others students, and in so doing, failed their Catholic mission. . While I fully believe her narrative is true, its not unreasonable to also suppose that a college would have to do a kind of balancing act where legal authorities are absent. It was very much like a museum, like an exhibit. The entire passage describing his offense is as follows: Specifically, you admitted: to placing your hand on Adele Smiths knee, attempting to provoke her to slap you and or to kiss you to deal with her frustrations with you, and finally for telling some students around campus that she had seduced you. No does not mean yes. No doesnt mean I still want to. Read More. Asking questions are really good thing if you Although the school imposed sanctions on the young man, he was taken under the wing of one of its founders and professors, William Marshner, and he lived in Marshners house for the semester he was barred from living on campus. complicated memories of the place. I was working maintenance as a student between the times of these incidents. That is a philosophical question where I think people can legitimately disagree. You did emphasize at length with regards to the first two incidents that they were not done maliciously and you found them to be normal interactions. There is no statute of limitations for rape in Virginia (https://www.rainn.org/pdf-files-and-other-documents/Public-Policy/Legal-resources/2009-Statutes/09VirginiaStatutes.pdf). Right. Gigi, when I dated a man who attended Christendom, we had extended conversations about the philosophy of human nature that led one of the professors to conclude that, among other things, (a) women are ontologically inferior to men and (b) women shouldnt vote. She has nightmares about the incident. I hope and pray that your bravery results in changes that help other women. no government financial help??? Yes, I can see now how that should be a good rule of thumb. The facts state otherwise. If she simply made an error in judgment and regretted the decision, she would be stating she had sex and lost her virginity before she planned to. Dont even get me going on how Steubenville is just a fusion of vineyard Pentecostalism with JP2 Catholicism. I remember clearly two instances where a professor I respected and a male friend who I valued told me to my face that women were inferior in ability and authority to men and ought to accept that. Luckey also has no prior criminal record, the judge added. Simultaneously persecuted superior and Self hating in that bizarre catholic mix Brilliant line. You cant tell a Catholic girl to be suspicious of her fellow (male) students because that would make her a man-hating feminazi. The first amendment offers incredible protections for shoddy journalism like this piece offers. Enjoy your freedom. The colleges response is a legal response to an alleged crime. It is not the victims terrible story that we dont believe, it is just the illogical conclusions that the author jumps to and the careless damage she is causing that are wrong. These are Catholic seminarians. New student orientation includes a session that covers sexual harassment and assault, reporting, and on-campus resources for support. The school apparently based its response on two facts: First, there was, in 2011, no clause in the student handbook prohibiting sexual assault. It felt like a human zoo.. The point has also been made if a guy really is a rapist, do you think he would settle for PDA on campus anyway? The perpetrator denied the charge vigorously, and dr. Marshner was simply trying to help a student in need. : Any other apostate Cdom grads out there, or anyone with a relatable experience of Catholic higher education? And what possible jurisdiction would the college have for activity that did not take place on its property? Think of roofies, frat parties, binge drinking..Im not going to go on, except to say that these dont exist here and if thats the bubble then Hallelujah. Its a campus so safe, that rapist actually have to convince their victims to leave in order to rape them. The College offers two/three daily Masses; daily Confession, Rosary, and Eucharistic adoration; and celebrates together many liturgical and cultural feasts. The Colleges Front Royal campus overlooks the Shenandoah River with scenic views of the neighboring Blue Ridge Mountains. The more men have to be heroic, the more women do as well. When the schools response is to prevent the rapist from living on campus for a semester, and a professor welcomes him into his home while smearing the student who was raped in class, without serious consequences, its fair to criticize the school. Like that has never happened before on a less stringent campus. Of course, the university wouldnt be so tactless: thats the engineer in me coming out. It wouldnt quite be in keeping with her recent essay about letting go of anger. A few weeks after I got back home, I had my last drink and Ive been sober since. But this is all a rather side-issue of the #metoo movement more than a discussion of how Christendom is to blame. Friday Night Mandatory Lent Film Party, 2023 edition! Thats not how it works in any of the college towns Ive lived in, and I live in one now, where we also have a military base, and the base police dont have jurisdiction outside the base, for the most part. I would like to know so that I can have a fair understanding of the situation. As I informed you at the meeting, I do not find these interactions with Adele to be acceptable, appropriate, or in keeping with our Code of Student Conduct. It would be good if Christendoms response was similarly specific. Rapists should be tarred and feathered (or worse). There was nothing to stop this from happening again, Smith said. That is absurd. Smith and her family were floored. Now with thoughts regarding sexual assault, I dont think it bad for a school to have a policy, but the presumption that that must mean they condone it, or dont care about it, isnt realistic. Graduates can choose from three theological concentrations: Systematic Theology, Moral Theology, and Catechetics. But I also understand how difficult this whole situation becomes for Christendom, having no evidence whatsoever. The semester also includes a week's pilgrimage to Assisi and Siena as well as a trip to Florence. We ignore it at our peril. Students from over 45 states and 7 foreign countries are attracted to the Colleges Catholic family atmosphere and its dedication to the restoration of a truly Catholic culture.
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