Father John Jenkins, president of the University of Notre Dame, delivered the graduation speech at the Wesley Theological Seminary's commencement exercises, held this week at Washington Nation Cathedral. Jenkins called on all, but especially the graduates, to root ourselves in the Christian commitment to treat others fairly, be watchful for the danger of hubris and hatred in ourselves, and to always show respect to those with whom we disagree.
Outside, critics burned an effigy....just kidding.
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