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Q: I am taking a young adult literature class at my school. One of the books we have to read is called Aristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe.<\/em> (Those are the two names of the kids.) A big theme in the book is their discovering that they are gay and being OK with that. I go to a Catholic college but have come across numerous classes where Catholic teachings aren’t taught. I have spoken to two leaders of my campus, but they don’t seem to want to effect change. This teacher is very pro-gay rights, and I doubt she will let me opt out of reading this book. I’m going to skip some of the classes where we have to discuss this book. But I do have to take two quizzes in class. Is it a sin for me to take quizzes on the book? I would just skip the quizzes, but then I would get two zeroes and that’s not good for my grade. I also don’t know if speaking up in class would be the best. I have shared my views in class before, but I think if I did it this time, people would just get angrier and I wouldn’t really change hearts. I think I do better when I talk to people one on one about my beliefs. But please let me know if I’m committing a mortal sin in any way in this situation. I am agonizing over this. Thanks. \u2013 M.<\/address>\n<\/blockquote>\n

Answered by Fr. Edward McIlmail, LC<\/em><\/p>\n

A:\u00a0If only more Catholics were like you!<\/p>\n

It sounds as though your suggested approach is the way to go: talk to folks one on one, rather than risk fireworks in the classroom.<\/p>\n

The campus seems to be suffering the same problem that plagues a lot of Catholic schools: a lack of coherence in living and witnessing to the faith.<\/p>\n

So what to do? I would say that unless the books themselves are a source of sin for you (racy content, for instance), you could take the quizzes. It could be considered a merely academic exercise.<\/p>\n

On the positive side, this might be a good moment to step back and view the wider landscape before you.<\/p>\n

The culture is a mess, and the human side of the Church hasn’t been spared damage. Even at a purely intellectual level, it’s a pity that the college isn’t assigning weightier books in its classes.<\/p>\n

Here, you might want to ask how you will form yourself<\/em> from now on. This might be the moment to commit yourself to a steady diet of solid Catholic and humanistic works. For starters, you might want to look at The Catholic Lifetime Reading Plan<\/em><\/a>.<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

In the short term, to survive life on campus, try to network with other solid Catholic students. If possible, avoid the dicey professors and try to invite solid speakers to campus.<\/p>\n

Be sure to nourish your soul with prayer and frequent recourse to the sacraments.<\/p>\n

And get ready to live in a pagan world. It won’t be easy, but it could a great opportunity to embrace the faith more closely and to look for ways to build a new Christian civilization.<\/p>\n

That might sound like a heady task, but there is a precedent. Ancient Christians managed with God’s grace to transform Rome. You might find consistent inspiration in reading about the lives of the saints — for instance, in our daily e-mails from Uncle Eddy<\/strong><\/a>.<\/em><\/p>\n

The change needed in modernity might take centuries to effect, but that’s OK. We aren’t called to change the world. We are called to be faithful.<\/p>\n

If we do our part to unleash the Gospel, the Holy Spirit can work wonders.<\/p>\n

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