THE TYRANNY OF SECULARISM

It is sad that some professors of Sapienza University in Rome together with some students protested the visit of Pope Benedict XVI to their university, "objected to the visit by the Holy Father, whom they claimed is "hostile to science".(Zenith.org). In response the Holy See has postponed the visit and with sadness announced such postponement. Cardinal Ruini, the vicar for Rome invited the Romans to show their affection for the Holy Father by attending the midday Angelus.

Once again we witness how secularism to its extreme can show its intolerance. While championing academic freedom the secular scientists have shown their intolerance of others. I cannot imagine how scientists could behave that way.

Scinece is good as long as it serves the welfare of humanity. It is not a goal in itself but a means to something else. How I wish and pray that human beings could subject themselves to the authority of God. The pride of life could easily take us over if we do not watch and pray.

Let us constantly pray for these people that they may realize that freedom is a gift from God and that it entails tolerance and understanding for others.