[RFEngineer]

“Your problem is that you missed most of the conversation. Anyone who was there knew what the statement meant. It didn’t ignore anything.”

True, I’m commenting on this thread. I would have a similar reaction to anyone blaming Catholic doctrine for the problem. Still, why say it, except to get some sick pleasure out of a horrible situation.

Nobody in their right mind blamed rank-and-file Catholics, or Catholic doctrine for the molesters.

[Mariebl]

Nobody in their right mind blamed rank-and-file Catholics, or Catholic doctrine for the molesters.

The problem is--that in that case there were, and are, a lot of people who weren't in their right mind, because it was and is extremely common to assume that the doctrine of celibacy of the priesthood was greatly to blame, and should be changed.

Although I think that priests should be allowed to marry, obviously the problem is a more general one--that pedophiles are attracted to positions of authority over children.

[YCTHouston]

Without knowing the poster who made that comment, I think it was directed at those who blame doctrine for the sinners who break the doctrine. No one in their right mind would take any pleasure in this.

It isn’t the creed, but the homosexuals seeking positions of power (in any guise) who have created this problem.

[Jaded]

There are plenty of people here who blame Catholic doctrine for the problem. They claimed loudly and often that married priests/ministers don’t engage in that sort of depravity.

[Trailerpark Badass]

Nobody in their right mind blamed rank-and-file Catholics, or Catholic doctrine for the molesters.

Uh huh.