What do you think of the Catholic church hiding evidence of pedophile priests from the authorities?
464372
i think it's disgustin that it took so long for it to come out like it did. i wouldn't be able to trust my child with any authority figure from any church now and i'm shocked at parents who do
1155013
There have only been a few pedophile priests and they have all been gay.  I have never heard of them molesting girls, only boys.\n\nThe Catholic church and most protestant churches do not endorse the gay sexual orientation, but there are Christian churches that do.
839452
All these negative responses...its sad. \nYes, I do believe God was watching over those children. Its nice to hear good news with all the bad news that is circulating in today's society. Thank you. :)
118572
murders have rights too. But most likely catholics control the courts. they are all sex offenders.
1090776
If you have to go back a millennium to find fault with the church, I think that pretty much proves the Catholic Church has learned from it's, alleged, mistakes.\n\nLet me see if I get this straight:\n1) You think the Catholic Church is bad.\n2) Therefore, you want it brought up on trial for all the mistakes, both real and imaged, of the past.\n3) And your only "evidence" is a scientifically unsubstantiated belief that electricity could have brought about all the inventions we have today?\n\nYou can't prove that. A mere "belief" does not consititute evidence. What's more, you stll will have to prove how having the electronics of today would have prevented the mistakes, both real and imagined, of the past.\n\nI don't think you've thought this through very well, if at all.
759940
It depends on state law and whether your state has a statute of limitations for the crimes he committed. After all this time, it may be difficult to prove, but you should still contact the police. The person may be molesting other children and it may cause the police to watch him/her more closely, resulting in an arrest.\n\nAlso, if the person has any significant assets, you may be able to bring a civil suit against him/her. The burden of proof is much lower in a civil suit. This is why all the former altar boys are suing the Catholic Church. They may not be able to get the priest convicted, but they can get money from the church.
868375
I've read your response to the previous question which I also answered.\n\nMy official position is this:\n\nThe Roman Catholic Church (RCC) and most (not all) of its followers are Christians by name only.\n\nThe RCC is responsible for the most atrocious/barbaric acts in history (The Crusades, the Inquisitions and the subjugation of many countries by the cross and the sword).  The Y!A participant with a German Shepherd avatar knows what I'm talking about (i.e. - Philippine history).\n\nThe RCC turns a blind eye to the crimes committed by its priests (pedophilia and homosexuality which are current and undeniable events).\n\nFinally, from personal experience, my RC grandparents were murdered by their own RC sons and daughters.  They were never arrested and charges were never filed because they were influential members of the RCC and they were the biggest financial contributors and they basically owned the town I lived in.
579969
What about a former Dallas Police Chief?\n\nWhy not, everywhere in society today, you hear of crimes against children. At day care centers, on the internet, parents, grandparents, aunts, uncles, brothers, sisters, teachers, police officers, etc. Just because they are a Priest, doesn't mean that you can't trust them with your kids. Considering the number of Priests/Pastors/Ministers in the world today, you not only hear about Catholic Priests committing crimes, but also Baptist, Methodist, Lutheran, Presbyterian, Protestant, etc. It isn't only Catholic Priests commit these crimes.\n\nTo make the assumption that All Catholic Priests are child molesters, just shows the narrow mindedness that you have.
601736
Please settle down sadgirlgreeneyez!\n\nThere are pedophiles in other denominations too, not just in Catholicism. Besides that, only 2% would fall under that title.
799950
The vast majority of Catholic priests are not child molesters.  \n\nAnd the vast majority of child molesters are not Catholic priests.  \n\n.
289233
There are many stories concocted about Catholics to make them look bad. Lets imagine this is true. It is a good way for that child to not piss its bed. It makes them think about not wetting the bed. This is bad but there are worse things to do to a child. The place at least had them in a warm place and fed them. They could have been thrown out in the street like the Gabinos of colombia. They are street child that are thrown out by thier parents and the children become hookers and drug users.\nDicipline is good for children. Anarchy will bring you hookers and drug users.\nFull of questions. You are not against religion. You are against the Catholic church. Dont try to hide it.\nProtestants are the ones that say the Catholic church is a cult. By the way Jesus founded the Church when he told Peter(the First Pope) on this rock I will found my church.\nJesus founded Catholicism and Jesus did not found a cult.\nThere are cults like the heavens gate, Jim jones and his people and Manson and his cult of killers.\n\n)(Full of questions) if you have more questions, write me\ndoctorkersey@yahoo.com
77596
There was a time when the priest of Israel where the only means of communicating with God.  They abused their priveledge and then it was no more.  Catholic priest also have abused their power.  They are not your father.  They seek to deceive you.  You speak of the scriptures and say you understand their meaning.  Then do what is asked of you.  Many will persecute you and call you all kinds of names.  But for Christ sake endure these things.  For your treasures are not on this earth.  We will discuss this more when we get there.
498979
this question is just turning into let's see who can insult the catholics the most, which I find greatly offending. The thing I think is most misunderstood is the celibacy of priests. Because of that and many accusations, most people think that "all" catholics priests are pedifiles which is not true.
929379
These pervs love to hide in the church.    They have easy access to trusting adults and kids, usually people that are ashamed to report things when they do happen.  \n\nBut since you have the adult novelties shop yourself, you don't have a lot of credibility, by your own admission, with these people.   \n\nThere was a molester in our community, who married the local horse ranch owner, deacon in the church, and so forth.  He also had a record stretching back years for crimes against women.   When he almost ruined the life of an adult woman, she fought back.   But it was also in a tight-knit community, where she didn't participate, and she had to go through a male friend at the church who was extremely protective of his young daughter.   It doesn't take long for word to spread.\n\nShe also contacted the Justice Coalition, in the county the guy lived in (he went to church in another county where his rep wasn't known), which is a local organization that publishes a small newspaper with Wanted photos, sex offender and sex predator photos, and ongoing news.   The JC people have all lost family members or been victims of violent crimes, and they don't play.   Perhaps you have someone you could speak to about that.\n\nI wouldn't put ANYthing in writing, tho.   Stick to conversations, and I think you can walk the line regarding slander, if you are just expressing concern about little girls in the neighborhood and at church, based on your own daughter with a pending case.  You're entitled to an opinion, but you don't want to antagonize the people you are trying to protect.\n\nGood luck to you.   Sexual predators are the lowest of the low, even in prison.   Hope you get to send this guy where HE can find out what it is to be a victim.
841564
a very sad situation but wonder why the minister of the Church couldn't do something about this. what bothers me the most is the confidentiality issue along with others being hurt if the information fell into the wrong hands.\n\nselling these letters on e - bay might cause great personal trauma and harm to those involved. in my opinion these letters should not be sold but prayed over and then either shredded or burned.\n\na legal issue may be involved here depending on the laws rules and mores of the state.
688062
This is the seat of power for manipulation and corruption on a grand scale. They believe themselves to be law unto themselves, without having to pay for the consequences of their actions.\n\nBut in one sence, we the people throughout history have to take some of the responsibility for this, due to the fact that many in the world were happy to relinquish control of their own actions and responsibilities over to the vatican.\n\nThe big problem that I see, is that Catholics in particular have forgotten that the church is there to serve them not the other way around. Most people forget this, but churches in many cases seem to thrive on it.
1123017
Thank you for being an honest American......\n\nI am glad to know they are still out there.  \n\nLets send all the child molesting priests back to the Vatican....