Millington Cross Decision
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It is interesting how much discussion can be stirred up by a small, brass religious icon. Towards the end of October, President Nichol sent an email to the campus noting a change in policy displaying the cross. Instead of leaving it on display unless a event coordinator wanted it removed, it would be displayed only at the request of the event coordinator. Before this email, I was unaware the Wren Chapel even had a cross even though I have been there four or five times that I can remember off hand, so I have enjoyed learning more about it’s history. The debate has generated some interesting opinion pieces and caused a couple of allumi to setup an online petition to save the cross I guess from the closet. At least this is a mostly internal affair free of an external governing body coming down on us. |
2006-11-11 Virginia Gazatte: History of the Wren cross (SavetheWrenCross.org Mirror)
2006-11-15 Daily Press: Other voices: For education’s sake, remove cross (CAAZone Board Referer)
2006-11-20 W&M News: Nichol discusses Wren cross decision with BOV
Save the Wren Cross.org
Thank God I’m an Atheist.
Comment by Tommy — November 26, 2006 @ 7:52 pm