Majerus in Major Trouble February 2, 2008
Category:
Religion
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Show Description: Rick Majerus was at a Hillary Clinton rally this week and was interviewed by a KMOV reporter. He was asked why he was at the vent, why he supported Clinton, and if he was pro-choice. The vocal Majerus made it clear he supported the democratic party because it was the "people's party" and that he was pro-choice. Woah baby did this get him in trouble. See, Majerus coaches basketball at a Catholic University, and the Archbishop in his area is not happy with his statements. So join the discussion as we look at free speech and how far that extends in a private institution.
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Allen's Legal Pad for Majerus in Major Trouble
Should he stay or should he go?
Majerus – found self in hot water again
Head coach at St Louis University – Catholic school
Majerus is Catholic
Former coach at Utah – weight, health issues – rotund and bald
I can respect that
Long history of controversial behavior
But now attended Hillary rally and spoke out pro-choice
Here is what he said
Got the attention of Archbishop Raymond Burke in St Louis
Outspoken dude himself
Denied John Kerry communion in 2004 for pro-choice stance
Not pleased that Catholic coach at Catholic school would be pro-choice
Majerus says he was exercising freedom of thought and of speech
Have to say I agree with Burke
Public role as coach at school – probably largest mouthpiece for the school
Knew the Church's position when he took the role
To do something like this in public way is flouting that
Think the school should can him
Some things are more important than winning
Cannot sell soul for publicity of winning record on team
Catholic school has a responsibility to live up to its aim – shape the whole lives of students – spiritually, intellectually, and physically – morally
Mission more important that Majerus
Mission more important than money
Mission more important than March Madness
Majerus cannot support that – needs to go back to Utah
Sure he has the right of free speech, and the right to think as he pleases
But the School has the right to create an atmosphere or environment that achieves its moral purposes
Majerus has the right to coach somewhere else
Clips from Majerus and Burke
Calvin College dispute over church membership – faculty termination