[ninenot]

Well, you've cited the "inner forum" argument. Please be advised that this line of argument is looked upon with a great deal of skepticism in Rome. As you may imagine, the argument has been a bit abused over the years. The key, of course, is the "well-formed" conscience, that is, NOT the "will-formed" conscience.

[Knither]

Oh, thank you, Bishop. *Ü* I knew I would lose points on your exam by failing to bring in the part about "informed conscience," but my bluebook was getting full. How many credit hours is this course, anyway?

Personally, it looks to me like a lot of laypeople's consciences are better formed than the pedophile-reassigning, "just do anything to avoid scandal" bishops.
All depends on your values. Some people value Christian charity above appearances.