[TSgt]

So again, what is the particular fascination with this subject? Why would a normal, healthy adult male spend so very much time dwelling on a subject this distasteful when he is neither a Catholic nor an altar boy? Why would anyone who claims to have nothing but good intentions partake in a crusade that accomplishes nothing positive and damages the greatest instrument of good in the world? It defies logic and reasoning and points to a far more sinister agenda.

You're a piece of work. A very close family member of mine was abused by your beloved clergy. It destroyed their life. If only you were so fervent in defending the innocent victims as you are in attacking those like me who choose to stand beside them. At this point, I would ask that you reach deep into your faith and question whether or not you want to continue.

[Natural Law]

"A very close family member of mine was abused by your beloved clergy."

Well I'm calling Bravo Sierra! If it were really as big an issue to you as you imply you would be doing far more than sniping anonymously on FR. You would be actively engaged and working on solutions and preventive measures. The ironic proof that you aren't is that you were really engaged would know that so very much of the stuff you post is false.

[Judith Anne]

That statement of yours makes it look as though you are attempting to get revenge on every Catholic who defends the church, as though you might consider yourself the prosecutor for every evil done by any Catholic anywhere at any time.

In truth, we are all evil, and require mercy. We are all injured, and require healing. We are all human. Can you see that? Must we all always hurt each other? Is there no end?

[marshmallow]

A very close family member of mine was abused by your beloved clergy.

Which diocese?

[RobbyS]

If you read your Bible, it is full of stories about unfaithful priests, false prophets and bad kings. Samuel gave into the people's demand for a king because his own sons were unworthy of his mantel of office. A continuous complaint of Paul is corruption in the Church. Get mad, clean up the mess, but remember the parable of the wheat and the tars.And mind your own soul, first. The devil ,is looking for an opening.