Pope says he is 'deeply ashamed' of clergy abuse scandal

Boberta McKain wrote:

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I do think the victims are due something, after all they were molested and I don't even want to think about what they went through. The problem as I see it is that the church just kept moving these pedophile priests around to new hunting grounds. Why didn't they put them into seclusion while they investigated? Why did they cover up as much as they did?

Homosexual bishops covered up for homosexual pederast priests.

Alfred E Newman Esq wrote:

Well if memory serves, the Vatican is still harboring a fugitive from justice, the former Bridgeport cardinal Bernard Law, who kept tranfering pedophile priests from one church to another. Law, quietly left the US before the scandal focused on him, and he's been hiding in the Vatican ever since. Perhaps the Pope might, as a sign of good faith, offer Law up to the authorities, if he truly is deeply ashamed.

Not a rhetorical question-has Law actually been indicted? If so, then turning him over to the authorities would make sense.

Easton resident wrote:

The man sympathized and worked with the Nazis.... and he is ashamed of US Roman Catholic priests? How priceless is that view. Ironic.

More nonsense from the ignorant. Look at this AP story...

http://bc.edu/research/cjl/meta-elements/text...

A Catholic wrote:

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Like I said, 4% is the figure. Why the cover-up? I can't answer that one, but it won't get in the way of my supporting the other 96%. Instead of concentrating on what was, try to focus on what is and move on. Your being stuck in the past won't help anyone. There isn't a whole lot that can be done for the victims or the offenders, but do we need to continue bashing the other 96%? Do you like witch hunts?

No, but the RCC always loved a good witch hunt. I find it ironic that you use the term "witch hunt" when the RCC actually started the witch hunts.

How can you say "what was" and "stuck in the past"? Do you really believe there are no more children being abused by priests? If you do, you are the perfect example of blind faith.

While I'm all for moving forward, many victims can't without closure. You say there's not alot that can be done for the victims or the offenders. I disagree. The RCC could participate with police authorities in bringing all offending parties responsible for abusing or allowing abuse to continue to justice now. Furthermore, the RCC can offer a sincere apology for their complacency in all cases of abuse as well as a financial settlement to the injured parties.(Please don't try to tell me they can't afford it.)

Cloudy wrote:

<quoted text>Homosexual bishops covered up for homosexual pederast priests.

Pedophiles are not homosexuals. Pedophiles prey on children.

Homosexuals prefer sex with ADULTS of the same gender.

If the catholic Church had been populated with homosexuals, Priests would be doing each other, not our children.

Larry Flynt vs. God

Supreme Court please outlaw pornography.

Darwin was wrong.

So guys please stop poppin' em' off to sin flix.

You Need a Slap wrote:

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Pedophiles are not homosexuals. Pedophiles prey on children.
Homosexuals prefer sex with ADULTS of the same gender.
If the catholic Church had been populated with homosexuals, Priests would be doing each other, not our children.

Everything you stated above is precisely 100% wrong.

Take an adequate amount of time to Google the "John Jay Report" and actually read the details of it and all the stats, and you will undoubtedly change your opinion.

Over 81% of the priests involved in the abuse scandal are same-sex attracted and sexually abused teenage boys and silenced them with fear. You clearly do not understand same-sex attraction and its sinful nature--which acts against nature as God intended it. Plus, you don't know your facts on the same-sex attracted Bishops who protected the same-sex attracted priests who sexually abused teenage boys. It is all there for you to read about to learn what happened and why!

You Need a Slap wrote:

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Pedophiles are not homosexuals. Pedophiles prey on children.
Homosexuals prefer sex with ADULTS of the same gender.
If the catholic Church had been populated with homosexuals, Priests would be doing each other, not our children.

Clearly you need to do a bit of reading on the subject of homosexual pederasts.
There has been little, very little, pedophilia among Roman Catholic priests.

Easton resident wrote:

The man sympathized and worked with the Nazis.... and he is ashamed of US Roman Catholic priests? How priceless is that view. Ironic.

His family was very anti-Nazi and he deserted his post after their version of basic training... He couldn't avoid the draft and go to Canada.

Joseph Tyson wrote:

<quoted text>Clearly you need to do a bit of reading on the subject of homosexual pederasts.
There has been little, very little, pedophilia among Roman Catholic priests.

Although you champeon all causes Catholic-your leader B-16 sights the distinction. Perhaps you should read current literature and not circa 1955.

Cloudy wrote:

<quoted text>Homosexual bishops covered up for homosexual pederast priests.

succinct and to the point. therein lies the problem.

He should be ashamed.

Joseph Tyson wrote:

<quoted text>Clearly you need to do a bit of reading on the subject of homosexual pederasts.
There has been little, very little, pedophilia among Roman Catholic priests.

So says Rip Van Winkle.

Maybe he can change some rules, an allow Priests to marry. It won't stop all the bad behavior, but it might help. After all, sex is a normal human desire.

Alfred E Newman Esq wrote:

Well if memory serves, the Vatican is still harboring a fugitive from justice, the former Bridgeport cardinal Bernard Law, who kept tranfering pedophile priests from one church to another. Law, quietly left the US before the scandal focused on him, and he's been hiding in the Vatican ever since. Perhaps the Pope might, as a sign of good faith, offer Law up to the authorities, if he truly is deeply ashamed.

He actually got a vote or two to become Pope. Sickening. The coverups and shuffling around. I was raised in this cult. The only way I go back is Death or Marriage.

OHHHHH PLEASE!!!!!
HE was was THE main man covering all this mess up and sweeping it under the carpet until the pile under the carpet became to large to hide.

jenny wrote:

Maybe he can change some rules, an allow Priests to marry. It won't stop all the bad behavior, but it might help. After all, sex is a normal human desire.

Lots of things are normal human desires and base instincts. The idea for everyone is to try to rise above base instincts; otherwise, we are just animals.

Way IC It wrote:

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He actually got a vote or two to become Pope. Sickening. The coverups and shuffling around. I was raised in this cult. The only way I go back is Death or Marriage.

Newman didn't reply to me; maybe you know-ws Law indicted in the US? If so, then he's a fugitive as Newman puts forth. If not, then he is not.

Just so you know, I think that the abuse situation was COMPLETELY mishandled, so I'm not a Law supporter or anything, but harboring a fugitive is a serious accusation.

Dan wrote:

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Not a rhetorical question-has Law actually been indicted? If so, then turning him over to the authorities would make sense.

Dan, I haven't seen your posts in awhile. I hope all is well with you.

Mike wrote:

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Although you champeon all causes Catholic-your leader B-16 sights the distinction. Perhaps you should read current literature and not circa 1955.

Mike, whether you like it or not, homosexual pederasts created the scandal. Homosexual bishops exacerbated it.