As a Catholic, I am very disappointed in Pope John Paul  II and think he did a lousy job by covering up many priests pedophilia. He should not have taken church funds gained by donations/Sunday collection and used it as hush money. He should instead have kicked out the priests, filed criminal charges, and admitted the nasty sin and issued a public apology. He should have taken steps to ensure it never happens again and that all priests present and future submit for a psychological evaluation or at least be screened for a prior criminal record. If you cannot trust your priest with your child then who can you trust? I don't go to mass anymore as I cannot condone this abomination!
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This is EXACTLY how you should feel and I don't blame you a bit. I'm not catholic, but I have been wondering the same things. Why aren't more people in an uproar about this??
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Why do you think that all Christian priests always have sex with children.  don't they take time off to say mass?\n\nBut, seriously folks, I believe the incidence of child molestation among Catholic priests is because they are put upon to be sexless.  Unlike Muslim, Jewish, and other types of Christian clerics, Catholic priests are not allowed to marry. This is unnatural and just might be the cause of the perversion.
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I'm a catholic and you know i never even thought of that. Glad you did and pointed it out. As far as Don up there maybe the reason he didn't go see it. Is because he's to much of a chicken, he would realize what kind of person he really is. He claims to be a christain but is always bashing the catholics. Calling us a perverted & cult like religion. A true christain doesn't bash another for their beliefs and religious practices. They are kind and understanding. If you are a christain and honestly feel  that some other religion is wrong the best  thing to do is pray for those ppl, not bash them . Thats the true christian way.
235514
Who told you that? i guess priest of your church . Keep away from him since most of them are child molesters.
600655
B 100%. Stop having babies, stop breaking the US laws, stop getting handouts and stop saying CATHOLIC, LMAO. That is joke within itself right there. That is another religion i will never understand. Drink, sell drugs, gangs, and kill people, but BIRTH CONTROL is against their religion. LOL make sense huh? Watch the news, I keep hearing Catholic Priests are child molesters, sure that's a religion to be proud of LOL
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Pedophiles are disgusting and should be removed from society because they do not seem capable of being cured. For anyone to destroy the innocence of a child is, in my opinion, the worst crime that any person can commit.
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He has some pretty exacting standards, which is probably why he's having issues.  He's going to find women that meet some of those standards, but not all of them.  I don't even think the Pope could help him out on this one.  \n\nI used to be a Catholic so I know some of this stuff is stemming from his beliefs, but some of it isn't--which means some of it is just his own standards.  \n\n\n\nCute is not in the bible, and god spoketh unto Moses, "all wives must be hotties, sayst the lord."  \n\nOr being a certain age, is he shooting for below, same, or above his age?  Last time I checked there was no stipulation on age in the bible either, and God spoke unto Noah, "and make sure husbands and wives are plus or minus five years apart in age, yeah, that sounds goodth to me."
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Hi, just logged in and spotted your question and I think that you have a good point there, I am a Catholic and not a great one may I admit, I can be a hypocrite at times and this is my failing and my own fault.\nI try my best not to preach to anyone and prefer just to give advice if I am asked, but even this is pompous if I do not practice my faith,and for this I am no role model at times.\nI do believe in free will and choice and I do get embarrassed when fellow Christians do the Bible thumping bit,I believe that we should do less talking and more walking,for it is always by example that people are touched and so little by overbearing preaching.\nI am tired of hearing others condemn people to Hell and such talk that Jesus Himself would not do as He judged no-one, yes I am far from perfect and I tell you honestly that I to am tired of hearing the same condemnations day after day.\nI cannot apologize for these people but only for myself,they need to come down from the glorified pedestal that they perch on and behave with respect and dignity.\nto finish it is good to be able to say that not all who follow Jesus are religious tyrants and these seldom get heard.\nregards to you.
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I've read his post 3 times and can't see any mention of his religion. \nDo you think he doesn't know the laws in his country? Why do people feel compelled to point it out?\nIf he was Irish, would you all be saying "Catholics don't allow homosexuality"?\nLeave you preaching where it belongs, and that's not here!!!!
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Yes i agree. So what if he forgives them. If they are not prosecuted they will do it to someone else. He has no right to allow that to happen to someone else. Perhaps he would feel different if he knew it would be his wife or children that would go through it if he does not testify. In my book it makes him as bad as them.
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why not....most clergymen are paedophiles anyway...
600492
You are very correct and I agree with you.  The splintering away is a result of people who did not accept the teachings of the Catholic church.  Some did not believe Jesus was truly the Son of God, only a prophet because He didn't meet their hopes and ideas for the promised Messiah.  Some do not accept that the Blessed Trinity is God, Father, Son and Holy Spirit and actually came to understand that the Catholic church was worshipping a false God in their understanding of the Triune God.  Many had problems with Catholics "worshipping Mary" and putting her above Jesus Christ which is not true but there are many things that factor into this splitting off from the Catholic church, and then due to some really bad abuses by the Church during the time of the reformation, Martin Luther tried to correct and change things and so splintered off.  There have been many wonderful Saints who fought against heresy and schism and Thank God, the Church pulled through these trying times.  I wouldn't worry about this because it is God who is in charge and He fills His Church with the Holy Spirit and God can and does make so many good things happen through even the worst of situations and people and times.  I even might mention that there are many "so called" Catholics today who are not truly Catholic because they pick and choose just what they will believe and what they will not, not accepting of all the teachings of the Magesterium.  Some do not accept the teachings of the "Real Presence" in the Most Holy Eucharist, some do not follow the teachings of the Church in regard to many of the modern day social issues, are pro abortion, pro gay rights, etc so there is still today much needing to be done within the Church to bring it (and everyone) back to the one true Church.  What I believe is not good is for people to give up and go elsewhere due to all these things, rather than stay within the Church and pray and do all they can to change things from within.  God has His Holy Spirit guiding our Holy Mother Church and all will be well.  God Bless You in the name of The Father, Son and The Holy Spirit and may our Blessed Mother keep you always in her prayers that you may be brought ever closer to her Son, Jesus Christ.  Amen
610851
pedophiles in the church?that must explain why Michael Jackson is trying to become a catholic priest.
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Yes, I think that is horrific that he would lead so many people and live a lie.  I can not stand hypocrites.  How are you supposed to preach about Sodom and Gomorrah when you are living in it.  It makes me sick.  I am a Christian, but it seems like a lot of these people who claim to be Christian Leader's are going to hell in a hand basket.  Yes, he needs criminal charges brought against him for being a liar, drug user, and male whore.  I just want to throw up!
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Is this the arsehole who suffocated his daughter to teach his wife a lesson for having an affair? The man should never see the light of day again. I think they should bring back hanging for twisted little sh*ts like him. Anyone who harms or kills a child should be dealt with using the most severe punishment available. There's no excuse for it whatsoever.
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That is so sad, I hope that that unperson piece of (insert what you want here) goes strait to jail. Go at it (the unperson) with all you got. Don't give up! Put it where it belongs!\nCan you tell I hate child molesters? Those @^#$*@!
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i was also raised catholic. didn't go to catholic school, but parents strict catholic and i'm one of seven (living). no way does the church represent me!\ndid you know that catholic priests used to be able to marry and have children? the priests were given a home but because the priest would give the home to family when he got old and died the church lost MONEY on the home and had to buy a new home for a new priest.\ni also don't agree with moving child molesters around to different churches. child molesters belong in jail. for life. period.(in my opinion).\ngay or straight priests can't have sex. i just don't think that's right.(my opinion)\ni also think that if you are going to belong to a specific religion and that one alone - you should believe with no question.\ni was also put off when a friend told me about her story of moving from n.e.coast to west coast by NO help from the catholic church. her dad left the family (pregnant wife and7 children) on the side of the road with a broken down car to go get help. never came back. after spending the night in the car she walked with kids to next town and walked into the first building she saw - a catholic church. "thank you lord!" she cried. after telling the priest what had happened he sent her walking across town to the salvation army who got in touch with the mormon church. the people there took her and her kids in. never talked about what church they were from never talked religion; they were only there to help. a collection was taken through the phone lines (this was 40 years ago in a small town) and a car and enough money was raised to get this family to mom's aunts house in wash. state.\nTHAT IS A CHURCH. any community who can do that for complete strangers in need of help - that's my kind of church. that's what i want to belong to. as for religion - sorry into that.