[maryallyson]

I was one of the Georgetown University students graduating two weeks ago when Cardinal Arinze delivered his speech.

To clarify - yes, the "mocked by homosexuality" line was read at the ceremony. Moreover, the text of the speech posted here is incomplete - my suspicion is that the copy sent by the Dean was a draft rather than a transcript. The Cardinal expounded upon issues of homosexuality, divorce, and premarital sex to a degree that is not reflected in this version of the speech.

A large percentage, if not the majority, of the graduates at that ceremony had probably read _Nichomachean Ethics_ during their time at Georgetown. Many of Georgetown's professors of philosophy and ethics - and all of the best of these professors - include NE on their syllabi. When reviewing Georgetown's incorporation of and emphasis on ethics, it is important to note that the University consists of four distinct schools (Arinze spoke at the commencement for the College of Arts and Sciences; the other schools are the Business School, Nursing School, and School of Foreign Service), and that each of these schools have their own requirements. In the college, it is required that all students complete a minimum of one course in ethics and one philosophy course.

[RobbyS]

Congratulations! And thank you very much. One further question: How much theology is now required in the colleges?

Re: homosexuality. I was just reminded of the old term marriage in jest , an occurance that seems common these days even between man and woman. Among homosexuals it seems to be the norm. So mockery is the right word.

[eastsider]

Welcome to FR, maryallyson, and congratulations on your recent graduation! : )

I am encouraged to hear of the extent to which Aristotle's Nicomachean Ethics is read at the College of Arts and Sciences, and thank you for telling us about the College's ethics requirement.

As for the manual strikethrough of the Cardinal's "mocked by homosexuality" remark that appeared on the truncated version I received from the Office of the Dean, I would remain as bewildered as ever why it should have singled it out for deletion had I not received a Jesuit education myself.

God bless.