NPR/WBUR 90.9 Airs Another Show On Women Priests

On June 28, 2011, I wrote an entry entitled, NPR & Women "Priests" - Will They Cover The Other Side Too?  I wrote about an article on the NPR web site, and its associated talk show, in which the presentation was so clearly one-sided, i.e. women should be allowed to be priests in the Roman Catholic Church.  I wrote to NPR to do another show presenting the Church's side, as I am sure many others did too.

We may have been heard, although the first show was on Anything Goes and the second was on On Point.

When I drove home tonight, I happened to catch another radio show on this topic.  This time, NPR/WBUR/On Point had a more balanced presentation of views.  At least there was a Catholic theologian on the panel of speakers.  Pia was her name and she did a good job explaining the teachings of the Church with respect to the non-ordaining of women as priests. 

Having said that, NPR/WBUR/On Point still have some improvements to make.  The panelists in favor of ordaining women priests outnumbered Pia, 2 to 1.  They were the Catholic Maryknoll priest and the "ordained female priest" from Roman Catholic Women Priests, never mind the preference given to callers in accord with them.  There was also an overriding presumption that women can be ordained.  Nonetheless, it's progress in my mind and I have to give NPR/WBUR/On Point credit.

Personally, I get rattled when I listen to a show like this.  I can see how easy it would be for people to "hop on the bandwagon", on the wrong bandwagon, that is.

To listen to it, click here
To see the associated article, Ordaining Female Catholic Priests, and photos, click here

For my view on the subject, go here

Kathleen


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NPR & Women "Priests" - Will They Cover The Other Side Too?

This NPR article is so obviously one-sided and absent of important information for people to become knowledgeable of the topic:  Female Priests Defy Catholic Church At The Altar

Heresy

I listen to NPR sometimes.  This was truly disappointing.  So I wrote to them.  Here is what I said:

Dear Sir/Madam:

How about having an interview, and writing an article about, the all-male priesthood of the Roman Catholic Church, similar to this one that I wrote:  A Woman In Support Of An All-Male Priesthood

This would clarify the errors and one-sided perspective in Lily Percy's recent article, and give people balanced information on the topic. If you would like me to tailor an article for your organization, I would be happy to do so. I would be of any assistance you need. Please feel free to contact me.

Sincerely,
Kathleen Laplante
contact info included

P.S. I've also written this article, Roman Catholic Womenpriests - Not!


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