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Exorcist author: Georgetown is not sufficiently right wing enough
William Peter Blatty - the author of the Exorcist - has decided that Georgetown is not being sufficiently right wing Catholic enough for his tastes and has filed a canon lawsuit against the church.
Blatty argues that Georgetown does not comply with Ex Corde Ecclesiae, former Pope John Paul II’s 1991 decree regarding Catholic universities, The Hoya reports.
Blatty's petition claims to represent "more than 1,200 alumni, students, parents, teachers, and other laity from around the world." Blatty promised in May 2012 he would file a canon lawsuit against Georgetown for allegedly failing to adhere to Catholic principles.
Among the grievances cited, the university failed to ensure "that all official actions and commitments [are] authentically Catholic," to recruit personnel that are willing and able to "promote Catholic identity," to respect Catholic doctrine and that the university employs a majority of non-Catholics.
Blatty's petition claims there are 22 years of GU scandals that are "defended by Georgetown leaders in a Jesuitical garble." Those scandals include hosting "the vile play 'The Vagina Monologues'," hosting openly gay Georgetown alumnus Rep. David Cicilline (D-R.I.) on campus and allowing sexual health education on campus. He also complains about Georgetown allowing pro-choice politicians and government officials at campus events.
Blatty's petition claims to represent "more than 1,200 alumni, students, parents, teachers, and other laity from around the world." Blatty promised in May 2012 he would file a canon lawsuit against Georgetown for allegedly failing to adhere to Catholic principles.
Among the grievances cited, the university failed to ensure "that all official actions and commitments [are] authentically Catholic," to recruit personnel that are willing and able to "promote Catholic identity," to respect Catholic doctrine and that the university employs a majority of non-Catholics.
Blatty's petition claims there are 22 years of GU scandals that are "defended by Georgetown leaders in a Jesuitical garble." Those scandals include hosting "the vile play 'The Vagina Monologues'," hosting openly gay Georgetown alumnus Rep. David Cicilline (D-R.I.) on campus and allowing sexual health education on campus. He also complains about Georgetown allowing pro-choice politicians and government officials at campus events.
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