Yesterday, President Barack Obama was the main speaker at the University of Notre Dame commencement. He urged the graduating class to "find common ground" when it comes to abortion. I am not sure what that is, exactly. You are either for it or you are against it. Inside the Joyce Center, where the commencement occurred, there were few protests, but outside there was many. Most were arrested for trespassing.
The vast majority of the students inside supported Obama speaking. Many would think that the Catholic university didn't care about Obama's stance on abortion. But, the main thing is, these students may not understand the Church's stance and may not even attend a Roman Catholic church. For those believers, they would be admittedly against Obama speaking because he does not even come close to the Church's doctrine. Now, I know Obama is not a Catholic. But, what is he anyway?
Father Jenkins, the University of Notre Dame president, said Obama's speech does not mean that the university agrees with Obama, but how can a university honor a man who does not give babies the right to live.
Below are videos of Obama's speech and reaction.
Part One:
Part Two:
Part Three:
Protests at Notre Dame, Alan Keyes talks to Fox News:
Back in April, the protesting began:
Dozens arrested outside commencement ceremony:
Catholic American Life League asks for university to be removed from listing:
Back in April:
A quick look at a protester inside the Joyce Center:
IN THE NEWS:
WSBT: Protesters Taken Out of Notre Dame Commencement
WSBT: Obama at Notre Dame page
South Bend Tribune: Obama urges grads: Find 'common ground'
The Indianapolis Star: Reactions split over Obama's Notre Dame visit
Associated Press: Nearly 40 protesters arrested at Notre Dame
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