A thread below, on abortion and film, evolved into a question of film ratings by the NCCB.  How helpful are they?

Grease, to my surprise, is rated "O"==morally offensive--by the Bishops' Conference.  It's the same rating as Last Tango in Paris and Saw.

Is a ratings system that lumps all three films together very helpful?

Cathleen Kaveny is the Darald and Juliet Libby Professor in the Theology Department and Law School at Boston College.

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