“They are presenting this as if there are arguments on both sides,” said (Mary Anne) Hackett, president of Catholic Citizens of Illinois.

“They are presenting this as if there are arguments on both sides,” said (Mary Anne) Hackett, president of Catholic Citizens of Illinois. “The church teaches that this is an unspeakable crime and there is no other side.” Hackett, who has not read the script, said her ire is directed not at the playwright but at the parish, which also hosted Rev. Jesse Jackson–a supporter of abortion rights–last spring.