In this episode of Intrinsically Ordered, Cade chats with Evelyn from Leave Laugh Love about the hidden world of Newman Guide colleges — those elite, ultra-conservative Catholic universities designed to "protect" young adults from the real world. Evelyn shares her experience attending Franciscan University, the cult-like enforcement of Catholic morality, the double lives queer students are forced to live, and the gaslighting that comes with leaving. We dive into everything from purity culture to fake academic rigor, campus surveillance, and why these colleges are obsessed with Jordan Peterson and Lila Rose. If you’re wondering whether these schools are holy havens or Catholic cults — this episode is for you.
00:00 Introduction and Guest Introduction
01:08 Criteria for Newman Guide Schools
03:05 Personal Experiences at Newman Guide Schools
06:23 Life at Franciscan University
21:25 Homeschooling and Academic Challenges
24:29 Critical Thinking and Education
36:47 Student Life and Social Dynamics
42:16 The Role of Religion in Student Life
45:20 Debating Sin and Personal Relationships
49:16 Questioning Research and Studies
01:09:45 Leaving the Catholic University
01:21:21 Final Thoughts and Advice

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