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Washington D.C., Sep 16, 2017 \/ 10:53 am (CNA\/EWTN News<\/a>).- Fr. James Martin, S.J., an editor at America magazine, has been disinvited from speaking at the Theological College, a seminary affiliated with the Catholic University of America, following pressure from online-based groups.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Fr. Martin was invited to speak Oct. 4 on the theme of encountering Christ. However, the Theological College said that \u201csince the publication of his book, Building a Bridge, Theological College has experienced increasing negative feedback from various social media sites regarding the seminary\u2019s invitation.\u201d\u00a0 \u00a0<\/p>\n

Fr. Martin\u2019s most recent book has drawn criticism<\/a> since its publication for its avoidance of discussing the Church\u2019s teaching on celibacy and for its lack of engagement with Catholics who identify as LGBT who welcome Church teaching on continence and other issues. In August, Fr. Martin announced on Facebook that he is currently writing a revised issue of the book, which he says will address the feedback and critiques he has received.\u00a0<\/p>\n

In addition to writing books and speaking, Fr. Martin has also been appointed to serve as Consultor to the Secretariat for Communication, and serves as editor -at-large of America Magazine.\u00a0<\/p>\n

The Theological College explained that after receiving social media feedback on his writing, the school decided to withdraw its invitation, both in the \u201cbest interest of all parties\u201d and \u201cin the interest of avoiding distraction and controversy as Theological College celebrates the 100th anniversary of its founding\u201d at an alumni event focused on remembrance.<\/p>\n

\u201cIn no way does this decision signal approval or agreement with the comments or accusations that the various social media sites have made over the recent weeks,\u201d the school stated.\u00a0<\/p>\n

In response to the decision by the seminary under its auspices, Catholic University of America president John Garvey stated his regret and concern at the situation. While the Catholic University retains some authority in some spheres over the Theological College, the seminary remains autonomous in any decisions related to priestly formation at the seminary, as well as over events which take place on seminary property.<\/p>\n

In its statement, the university noted that the Theological College\u2019s decision \u201cdoes not reflect the University\u2019s\u00a0 policy on inviting speakers to campus,\u201d nor the counsel the university gave to the seminary. The university also noted that it invited Fr. Martin to speak last year on campus.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Garvey stated that the pressure placed upon the Theological College for Martin\u2019s speech mirrors similar pressures placed upon other colleges for inviting more conservative speakers to their campuses.<\/p>\n

\u201cUniversities and their related entities should be places for the free, civil exchange of ideas. Our culture is increasingly hostile to this idea,\u201d Garvey said. \u201cIt is problematic that individuals and groups within our Church demonstrate this same inability to make distinctions and to exercise charity.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n

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