[caww]

It certainly seems this venom in the Priesthood needs to be taken out and instead just grows more deeply embedded. I do not understand how this continues to be an issue...if they are gay priests they need to be outed..period. Perhaps there are so many of them they are equally as many who are shoving it under the mat to hold their own positions because they too practice homosexuality? This is the conclusion I have drawn as this poison grips those within the catholic church. It is not uncommon homosexuality leads to child sexual abuse. Even some in the Priesthood are acknowledging it's a grave problem that isn't being resolved.

Fifteen years ago I lived in a community where a young man in his teens was the "boy" for the Priest in their church. I asked the individual who shared this with me why if it was general knowlege didn't the people speak up on the boys behalf. She said though it was understood nobody dared to cause an issue for the church since the Priest was well know and liked. So they simply turn their heads, as she said. Thus making them as quilty as the Priest for doing that.

[Dr. Eckleburg]

Yes, obviously they feel "entitled" since they are considered to be "another Christ."

It's amazing what people will actually believe and put up with. The disconnect is staggering.

[RobbyS]

Why do do you say this when the Church has done more to address the issue than other institutions? In any case, a charge is not necessary guilt. Or have you thrown the presumption of innocence out the window? If we are just sharing prejudices, let me give you mine: this is lawyers trolling for dollars. Unable to shake down the medical industry in Texas, they go after the Church.