[umgud]

I don't see the need for celibacy (I'm not Catholic), but even so, the current problem has more to do with inappropriate behavior (criminal also) than celibacy.

[auggy]

"I don't see the need for celibacy (I'm not Catholic), but even so, the current problem has more to do with inappropriate behavior (criminal also) than celibacy."

Neither, do I. No where in the Bible does it speak of celibacy. That is enough proof I need to say it isn't necessary.

[Redleg Duke]

It is disgusting the way that the media is avoiding accusing any of these scumbags of being what they are, Homosexuals!

I am a Lutheran, not a Catholic, but I resent the way the media is tearing apart one of the principal parts of the Christian Church on Earth, while bending over backwards (no pun intended) to placate the friggin' Queer Lobby.

[joathome]

"I don't see the need for celibacy (I'm not Catholic), but even so, the current problem has more to do with inappropriate behavior (criminal also) than celibacy."

But I'm sure you realize the problem is more complicated than that. With the shortage of vocations over the last few decades, bishops feel a lot of presure to re-assign a priest who has engaged in inappropriate behavior, has serious addictions to alcohol or drugs, has other mental health problems, etc. That doesn't excuse anything. I, personally, think the bishops who coverup these criminal acts belong in jail.

[rawe]

Exactly, and that is what he did not address......"You must stay celibate" is like saying you must take out the garbage every Tuesday......He might as well have ignored the whole thing like those in command have for decades......"That Which Is Done In Darkness Will Come To Light"......It sure has here......

[mel]

Exactly, celibacy and pedophilia are two different topics. What about the issue of the degenerates?