[terycarl]

I think some of it comes from insurance. The L.A. Archdiocese was slapped with about $600 million in settlements because of these depraved priests.

virtually all homosexual molestations...and married priests would not solve ANY of the problems....Protestant clergy, teachers, scout leaders, etc, etc far outnumber Catholic clergy in the number of offenses

[Trapped Behind Enemy Lines]

A large community of heterosexual married priests in the Catholic Church would help drive away the homosexuals and pedophiles.

I do not maintain that the policy of mandatory priestly celibacy causes pedophilia or homosexuality. I do maintain that the policy helped create an atmosphere attractive to such individuals.

The much bigger point is this: There is NOTHING contained in the Bible mandating celibacy as a precondition for service in the priesthood. PERIOD.

[xone]

Protestant clergy, teachers, scout leaders, etc, etc far outnumber Catholic clergy in the number of offenses

Well, it is ok then.

[metmom]

A married clergy would prevent the priesthood from becoming a safe haven for homosexuals.

[metmom]

Protestant clergy, teachers, scout leaders, etc, etc far outnumber Catholic clergy in the number of offenses.

Protestant clergy, teachers, scout leaders, etc, etc far outnumber Catholic clergy in the number, period.

It's not an accurate portrayal of the problem.

The better comparison would be to compare percentages.

However, that still is not the issue because the priests have taken a vow of celibacy and have broken it in the worst way possible. The Catholic church takes the high moral ground and has betrayed that confidence in the worst way imaginable.

There is no excuse for the way the Catholic church has delat with the problem.

THAT is the issue.