[MadIvan]

I think we are more shocked by it in the Church because we think of it as being an institution that is close to God. Now we know in reality that priests are human beings and prone to being just as faulty, diabolical and evil as other human beings. But it comes as a shock nonetheless.

Regards, Ivan

[Hila]

Ivan, it is not a matter of religious men being faulty, sin is sin and the crux of the matter is that religion does not save souls. Reverence for the One who is Holy does, abiding in His word does. He commanded to be holy, set apart from sin as He is. "His word I have hidden in my heart, that I may not sin against Him". That is where the real salvation and sanctification lies, not in seminary and rituals/doctrines of men. Sin is present in every denomination where people play the religion game. We need a YAHWEH sent wave of repentance that is acceptable to Him alone.