[Lurkinanloomin]

clear after the studies following the 2002 sexual abuse crisis
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This had been a problem for decades before 2002.
I knew about it in the ‘80’s, so did the church.
Their response was to move the problem priests around, endangering more children.

[Dustoff45]

I knew about it in the ‘80’s, so did the church.

I first knew about it in the early 70's. Had an older male friend go late into the night with a spiritual discussion. Lots of love in the room. He didn't try anything, but was just laying a foundation for trust. Later, it all came out what he was doing.

I came to understand the local seminary was infested with it, and for many priests, it all starts when they are seminarians.

My reading of the New Testament shows no requirement for priest not to marry and live normal lives. Paul calls it an individual choice lead by God for that person.

[Jim Noble]

"This had been a problem for decades"

No.

Centuries.

[fortes fortuna juvat]

>>This had been a problem for decades before 2002.
I knew about it in the ‘80’s, so did the church.<<

Fruits of the Second Vatican Council