Thursday, February 4, 2010

THE CATHOLIC WAY



Full article can be found here http://www.catholic.org/

In October 2008, The Cardinal Newman Society published a comprehensive study of practices and beliefs of current and recent students at Catholic colleges and universities. The study, conducted by the reputable Washington, D.C., polling firm QEV Analytics, found that:

  • Nearly 1 in 5 respondents knew another student who had or paid for an abortion.
  • 46% of current and recent students—and 50% of females—said they engaged in sex outside of marriage.
  • 84% said they had friends who engaged in premarital sex.
  • 60% agreed strongly or somewhat that abortion should be legal.
  • 60% agreed strongly or somewhat that premarital sex is not a sin.
  • 78% disagreed strongly or somewhat that using a condom to prevent pregnancy was a serious sin.
  • 57% agreed strongly or somewhat that same-sex “marriage” should be legal.
  • 57% said the experience of attending a Catholic college or university had no effect on their participation in Mass and the sacrament of reconciliation.
  • 54% of respondents said that their experience of attending a Catholic college or university had no effect on their support for the teachings of the Catholic Church.
  • 56% said their experience had no effect on their respect for the Pope and bishops.

Both the 2008 and the 2003 CNS reports can be found at www.CatholicHigherEd.org.