[newberger]

Considering that Andrew Sullivan is an openly gay journalist, I think this article is a remarkable expose (beyond belief) of the Vatican.

Although I am not Roman Catholic, I pray regularly for Catholics who are distressed by what is happening in their church.

[Lurkinanloomin]

It’s become a pit of iniquity.

[BenLurkin]

Is it just a coincidence that the Vatican is currently abandoning the Gospel in favor of a “unitarian” cop-out?

[BipolarBob]

What has Pope Frankie not done??? Those were his words. So, it sounds like he doesn’t acknowledge the problems or wish to be involved. I vote for term limits for Popes.

[Campion]

The author is also a homosexual. Maintain a healthy skepticism.

[Maudeen]

As in the days of Noah, Sodom and Gomorrah. God will spew out the fence sitters in any denomination. You have to be totally in with God. . .believing in His Word. I’ve been really getting into the Word more now than ever. . .formulating questions for a Sunday School class to use when going through the Bible Chronologically. For a quick test of your knowledge may I recommend http://doinggood.org/BibleQuizzes.asp. Not every chapter is covered extensively, but it certainly gives you an overview. I am now using the NIV translation which can make things a little confusing on some of the questions. Give it a try,.

[Pontiac]

Martel argues that many of these cardinals and officials have lively sex lives, operate within a “don’t ask, don’t tell” culture, constantly hit on young men, hire prostitutes, throw chem-sex parties, and even pay for sex with church money. How do we know this? Because, astonishingly, they tell us.

Whenever I read something like this my BS Meter usually pegs high.

These high officials of the Church simply invited this smut monger in to their offices and told him deeply damaging secrets just because he asked? It begs belief.

Does some of what he says happen? No doubt.

Would any of those practicing admit it to an author? I very much doubt it.

It would not profit the pervs and it could damage them. Such men are not that trusting of those that they do not control.

This book does not pass the smell test. I’ve smelled better pig farms on a hot day in July.

[Ouchthatonehurt]

God bless you for your prayers.

[Jane Long]

I join you, in your prayers.

[metmom]

Business as usual in Roman Catholicism.

Just like it was 1,000 years ago.

12 quotes from St. Peter Damian(1000 years ago, on homosexuality amongst the clergy)
http://freerepublic.com/focus/f-religion/3729493/posts

[escapefromboston]

Andrew Sullivan is a homosexual (not sure about about Frédéric Martel though he seems to write a lot about gay stuff anyway). I’m going to go out on a limb and say he is one of those type of fags that thinks every guy every where is secretly gay...especially guys who mildly dislike homosexuals.

[GOPJ]

Martel argues that many of these cardinals and officials have lively sex lives, operate within a “don’t ask, don’t tell” culture, constantly hit on young men, hire prostitutes, throw chem-sex parties, and even pay for sex with church money. How do we know this? Because, astonishingly, they tell us.

ping

[Mrs. Don-o]

Thank you for pinging me. And I thank you, and many other brothers and sisters in Christ, for praying for us and with us.

This rot is not only nauseously disgusting; it is deadly. And unless removed, it will sicken more and more. But God is merciful: it's all becoming public --- and exposure to the sunlight is the necessary-and-painful first step of the cure.

For real. May God extend such a blessing to each of personally.

"REALZ B4 FEELZ."

[GOPJ]

What's the difference for the Vatican between priests having sex with men and a priests having sex with a woman they're married to?

The ‘difference’? One sin can be seen and the other can be hidden - hidden to keep playing parishioners for fools.