Developing: USD revokes invitation to feminist theologian

Biased reporting from the San Diego Union-Tribune, but enough to go on:

A University of San Diego decision rescinding a prestigious position to a Catholic feminist theologian has thrust it smack in the middle of a national debate over academic freedom versus adherence to church teachings.

Faculty and Roman Catholics are divided over USD's decision to withdraw the appointment of Rosemary Radford Ruether to an endowed chair. At issue is Ruether's position on the board of directors for Catholics for Choice, an abortion rights organization.

Two national women's religious groups have sponsored a petition with more than 2,000 signatures demanding that she be allowed to assume the post.

USD is standing by its decision.

GOOD FOR USD!

I really want to get a counter-petition started, supporting USD's decision. Anyone know how? I'll link to it.

update: Brian McDaniel has risen to the challenge and has given us our online petition. Go sign it!