<p>NDparent said "There is, however, disagreement as to how we recommend a Catholic University campus deal with these issues. Is the solution to limit or ban the Vagina Monologues? Or wouldn't it be better to allow it to continue in full scope, and organize programs, panels, etc to be sure to include the voices of other groups on these subjects - the men's perspective and the Catholic perspective."</p>
<p>The fact that the Bishop of South Bend/Fort Wayne has come out and publically criticized the VM's being at ND shows us the Catholic perspective. I agree that there needs to be dialogue, and there is actually qute a bit of that here (programs like Theology on Tap cover a wide diversity of issues and are fantastic). I just don't see the monologues as appropriate nor do I see them providing the debate that you are talking about. I think that the ND retreats, speakers, and Theology on Tap do a much better job of it but I do think the discussion is happening.</p>
<p>South Jersey. Since I am a ND student let me know if you have any questions or if I can help you with anything regarding ND. Always glad to help.</p>
<p>Also, one quick thing to note...I think that the VM's can go on but Jenkins is talking about cutting the university support of it, which makes sense since we are a Catholic school. If the students want to put it on, they still can sign up for a classroom and put it on which is the plan for this year. They won't get to sell tickets and have it in the DPAC, however. I was actually REQUIRED to go to it last year for my Theatre class (and I went, got a program, and then walked out) and I am thankful that it won't be required like that anymore. There was quite a debate last year over a kid who refused to go to it, PM me for details. It may surprise you and you will be thankful we have Jenkins.</p>