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Originally posted by legion
My theory on this scandal is this:
I think many pedophiles are attracted to the Catholic priesthood because you take a vow of cellibacy. I think that many, who fear or carry guilt because of their attractions, feel that becoming a priest will MAKE them foresake their urges.
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I think this is exactly right. Others may believe that becoming a priest will some how compensate for their actions.
Even more astonishing was the churches initial position when this all broke. As I recall they said they would handle it withing the church and only tolerate 1 (or was it 2) molestations by a given priest before taking action! Come again?
That position showed the problem was both rampant, accepted, and well know within the catholic church.
Were did the $660M come from? The congregation. And their money is being used to pay a settlement for the priests that molested their own children.
Were is the outrage within the congregation?
Every priest involved belongs in prison. Every person who was aware and kept silent should be outed, tossed out of the church, and face criminal charges as appropriate.