[VidMihi]

Where are all the feminists? Why has not the war begun?

You are right. Unless the boys have been feminized or forced, they, at that age, do not want to be a part of a group that eventually become predominantly female. The same thing is true of what used to be patrol boys as school crossing guards, etc.

Altar boys were the chief source of vocations to the priesthood. They saw not only the liturgy but many other aspects of the life of the priest as they "helped out" around the parish. Until the gays took over and changed everything, many heterosexual priests left, and women began to run things, there were strong vocations. Now look at the mess. Those in seminary work report some increase in numbers (job market bad) but the quality is not the same.

[malkee]

Where are all the feminists? Why has not the war begun?

Because the feminists, as you mean them, are not a part of Free Republic. (Perhaps there is an exception or two, but I haven't seen them.)I will fight forever to protect a woman's right to vote, engage in politics and get equal pay for equal work with men. But when it comes to the Catholic church, I go along with the teachings of Maria Simma. (Do a search) Women should be nowhere near the altar and communion should not be taken in the hand, or from anyone other than a priest. We understand our role as women in the church, even those who are not married and/or do not have children. Femininity is sacred. Christ knew that. Not many men understood that then, nor do they today. But the women understand.