Excerpts from The Dictionary of Diversity
GUEST COLUMN
Alcoholism: A condition into which people are born. The condition can be overcome through abstinence.
Homosexuality: A condition into which people are born. In spite of abstinence, the condition cannot be overcome through abstinence. Not to be confused with Alcoholism.
Inclusion: The act of excluding (for example, the reason we exclude prayer in public schools).
Infallibility: A unique gift granted to all who criticize or attack the teachings of the Catholic Church.
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