[Palladin]

They are not thinking. The Bishops are in a panic. The cat is out of the bag and there's no way to put it back in. They are scrambling to dig themselves out of a very deep hole. Turning the spotlight on the celibacy issue is a diversionary tactic dreamed up by their spin doctors, and it will not work. The press has their teeth into this scandal, and this time they will not let go. Just read the article in the NY Times. My Church is in turmoil, and deservedly so, for not attending to this matter 30 years ago. Church Is Reeling

[grumpster-dumpster]

Thanks for the reply. Sorry I wasn't around last night to reply back.

I'm RCC, and I think this type of "CYA" diversion is not in keeping with a great church; Nor is it "Christ-like."

Only an open and genuine "confession" and a dedicated resolve to address and remidy the problem is needed. I don't think the "bishops" understand that there are a great number of us who are ready, willing, and able to rally around the church...if the "bishops" would only show some principled leadership!

For some reason I'm reminded of the story of "Daniel in the lions den" ...He displayed courage and guts and faith...and was well rewarded by God! If "Daniel" were a bishop today (IMHO), he'd have a PR guy telling us why he just couldn't make the event as scheduled!