State of the Question

Dear readers, yet again, we must challenge a modern (read false) dogma, one championed by every kind of feminist, whether of the moderate or radical variety. It may well be a pillar of modern thought, an idea so accepted that for the vast majority of people, it would be unthinkable to question (hence its dogmatic status), much less reject. Sadly, most Catholics have fallen into this revolutionary trap. Of course, we are talking about women being encouraged and permitted to attend university, which is distinct from their receiving a proper, feminine education.>Women do not belong at university, which we Americans sometimes call “college”, often using the two interchangeably. This truth need not be followed by equivocation. It is not only inconsistent with the nature of women, but also the purpose of a university and invariably leads to distraction for the brightest men. Unconvinced? Writing about twenty-five years ago, the intrepid English Bishop, Richard Nelson Williamson, laid out the case drawing from the wells of St. Thomas, common sense and practical experience. We are pleased to republish this important writing from Bishop Williamson, whose wit was matched only by his intellect. Neologisms like “unibrothels”, “studentess” and “trashy unwomen” await the reader, surely to tease a chuckle, or at least a smile. One could never accuse him of failing to write and speak in a compelling way.

Originally published in The Journal of American Reform. Read original article