Peace Advocacy Network pens letter to Villanova after university cancels gay performance artist’s appearance

    Students at Villanova University have already spoken out about the cancellation of a gay performance artist’s appearance.

    Now the university is getting criticism from the outside.

    Villanova canceled Tim Miller’s week-long workshop, saying Miller’s work is not in keeping with the school’s Catholic values.

    This has the Peace Advocacy Network prodding the university to find out just what those values are.
    In a letter to Villanova, PAN wrote:

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    “Since you have declined to explain exactly why you excluded Mr. Miller, one can only deduce that this decision is, in part, based on his sexual orientation. We urge you to consider what this decision really does say about the mission and values of Villanova.”

    PAN is encouraging others to send its letter, or some version of it, to Villanova.

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