[yendu bwam]

I told him that I remain Catholic not because I had any faith in the bishops' handling of the sex-abuse matters, but because I believe that Catholicism is true.

This is also why I remain Catholic. I have lost faith in the hierarchy of the Church to protect children, to be honest with the laity, to teach actual Catholic morality (esp. sexual morality), to rid the priesthood of its thousands of active homosexuals, and so on. Though I respect the Pope, I am losing faith in him too. A good and strong Pope would not let this happen, and would act vigorously to clean up the moral morass into which the Church has fallen.

[oline]

I agree with your sentiments...


A poster asked what "laicized" meant -- it means that the priest would be made a lay person - he would be inactivated.

[CatoRenasci]

If you cannot trust the priests, bishops, or even the Pope (because of his age and infirmity) to teach true Catholic doctrine, how can you know what true Catholic teachings are? Do you, as a Faithful Catholic decide what true Catholic teachings are? While I don't disagree with you that the hierarchy cannot be trusted to lead, be honest or teach true doctrine, you need to understand that this is putting you perilously close to the Protestant position in fact, if not in your intent.