Text of Obama's Honorary degree disclosed

Someone leaked the text of Notre Dame's honorary doctorate degree to Barack Obama, according to Randall Terry.

Here are the words, exactly as given:

"At the 164th Commencement The May Exercises The University of Notre Dame Confers the degree of Doctor of Laws, honoris causa, on the 44th president of the United States, whose historic election opened a new era of hope in a country long divided by its history of slavery and racism. A community organizer who honed his advocacy for the poor, the marginalized and the worker in the streets of Chicago, he now organizes a larger community, bringing to the world stage a renewed American dedication to diplomacy and dialogue with all nations and religions committed to human rights and the global common good. Through his willingness to engage with those who disagree with him and encourage people of faith to bring their beliefs to the public debate, he is inspiring this nation to heal its divisions of religion, culture, race and politics in the audacious hope for a brighter tomorrow.

On Barack H. Obama, Washington, District of Columbia"

Committed to human rights? I don't think so! What happenned to the fundamental right to human life? That is the main issue that is creating the scandal at Notre Dame -- Obama's rabid endorsement of abortion -- his pro-death stance. Whoever wrote this either has blinders on or has had their head buried in the sand for the past year or so.

H/T: Creative Minority Report
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Comments

  1. William Hutson5/16/09, 11:45 AM

    One doesn't confer an honorary doctorate on a promissory marketing message, but instead based on real, substantial, enduring accomplishments.

    I guess an aspiration is as good as well done deed now.

    What's really underneath this "honor" is a rejection of the Catholic understanding of "belief"....in that the Church understands that "belief in God" is not complete nor sincere without a whole life well lived. Beief is more than talk.

    By honoring President Obama...we're essentially agreeing with the cheaper, more emotional "altar call" form of Belief. All aspirational.

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  2. William Hutson5/16/09, 11:46 AM

    One doesn't confer an honorary doctorate on a promissory marketing message, but instead based on real, substantial, enduring accomplishments.

    I guess an aspiration is as good as well done deed now.

    What's really underneath this "honor" is a rejection of the Catholic understanding of "belief"....in that the Church understands that "belief in God" is not complete nor sincere without a whole life well lived. Beief is more than talk.

    By honoring President Obama...we're essentially agreeing with the cheaper, more emotional "altar call" form of Belief. All aspirational.

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  3. Anonymous5/16/09, 1:20 PM

    When I read this I just want to throw up!

    I fear when the Kool-Aid drinkers open their eyes, the white house occupant may have set the civil rights movement back several decades.

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