While some consider President Obama "the chosen one," Catholics are objecting to his giving the commencement speech at Notre Dame.

When Notre Dame announced President Barack Obama would be the ninth sitting U.S. president to deliver the school’s commencement address, the uproar was quick and furious.  With the address coming this weekend, the protests are getting louder over not only the address but also the school’s decision to convey an honorary degree on the president.

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The president’s pro-choice beliefs put him in direct opposition to the Catholic church’s teachings.  Many high profile Catholics and Catholic organizations have petitioned the school to rescind its invitation and many graduates are refusing to partake in the ceremonies. 

74 bishops have criticized the school’s decision to have Obama speak.  Cardinal Francis George, president of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops  said, “It is clear that Notre Dame didn’t understand what it means to be Catholic when they issued this invitation.” 

President Obama has recently reaffirmed, and has now placed in public policy, his long-stated unwillingness to hold human life as sacred.
~ Bishop John D’Arc, South Bend, Indiana

Bill Donohue, president of the Catholic League does not so much object to the president giving the address as much as the award he is to be given.  “Look, abortion is not just like any other issue. It’s not even like the death penalty. It is intrinsically evil. It would be impossible to find somebody who’s a greater champion of abortion rights than Barack Obama. He doesn’t belong on the campus getting an award,” he said.

President Obama was recently refused an honorary degree by Arizona State University.  Citing his lack of experience and accomplishments, the school said, “his body of work is yet to come.” 

For more information:  NDResponse.com