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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I'm going to admit something that I'm still grappling with. I went to Catholic school through 12th grade. HS was very progressive for its time, so no issues whatsoever. Even as a much younger kid, I'd disagree (in my mind) with so much of it.

My son attended excellent public k-12. He's class of 2021, and is attending a Jesuit University. He's enjoying new friends, loves his classes and professors. During the college app process, I convinced myself that this wasn't the school for him. Hadn't given it much thought because he applied to 11 schools, accepted to some that he loved, deferred/waitlisted at others.

He chose this college as soon as he was accepted, and withdrew all acceptances, waitlists, and deferrals. While I'm so proud of him, I definitely feel a twinge of shame and I don't know why! It's not directed solely at Catholicism, but organized religion in general.

There's a lot to love about the school that accepts all identities and religions, provides places of prayer for other denominations, leans very liberal, and is doing a bang up job at giving students an outlet to express their generation's angst on issues, including the history of religious injustices. I'll attend mass at the University chapel when invited for parent events because I haven't attended in a long time. I still love the feeling in church, it's calm in the chaos. I do have faith in something greater and divine, call it what you will. Like others have said, it's between me and my God, the rest is just fluff. I vote, therefore I am. (a dem)[/quote]

This is one of the things I don't understand. How can the Jesuits create such awesome experiences on college campuses, then it all falls apart afterward?

OP, one of the things that has helped me is following Jesuits online. We don't have a Jesuit parish near me, but if we did, that's where I'd go. 
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Jesuits don't answer to the Pope. He's not their boss. That's not to say they're not guilty of turning a blind eye. I've avoided digging since my kid is there now. I did see an Instagram post on one of the non official accounts demanding accountability on their part when multiple lawsuits came to light. Another demanding accountability on funds funneled to support anything associated with misdoings. The kids aren't afraid to call them out on campus issues, crappy dining halls etc. They just throw money at them and tell them to start a club for their cause lol. [/quote]

Jesuits actually take a special vow of obedience to the Pope. He's definitely their boss.[/quote]

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