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I grew up Catholic. One thing I've debated with my father since Santorums comments is this: I disagree with Santorum. It was not "liberalism" that caused the Catholic church's problems. In fact, I'd say kinda the opposite. Here's my take: agree or disagree?

Most priests I know are at least 70 or 80 years old. Sure some are younger, but the MAJORITY of priests today, I'd say are old. Back when they joined the priesthood, homosexuality was a social NO NO. Your options in the 50s and before were to get married or become a priest. Therefore MANY closeted homosexuals went into priesthood because they could "hide" their sexuality.

Thing is, priests take the vow of chastity. Doesn't matter if they are hetero or homosexual, priests shouldn't be having sex - PERIOD. That is the vow they took.

Anyhow, now that being gay is more accepted today, I don't see it being as big of an issue.

And I think where the church messed up was letting these men stay in the priesthood. They broke their vows. PERIOD.