Oh, puh-leeze. Christ didn't cover up crimes; certain church officials did. For the latter to shield themselves behind the name of the former borders on blasphemy.
He references St. Paul on the road to Damascus there. Don’t you read or believe St. Paul’s description of Christ’s words?
You’re taking that quote out of context. Did you read the article???
***From the article: We must also keep in mind that when we criticize the Church (or her clergy), we criticize Christ.***
“Oh, puh-leeze. Christ didn’t cover up crimes; certain church officials did. For the latter to shield themselves behind the name of the former borders on blasphemy.”
Mr. Zimak is not advocating any coverups it seems to me. Note what he also says:
***I want to be absolutely clear that I am in no way recommending that we cover up any illegal acts committed by members of the Catholic clergy or ignore the horrible agony experienced by the victims. If you or someone you know is the victim of abuse by a member of the Catholic clergy, you should immediately report the issue to the police.***
I think you misunderstood his point.
Children put their trust in clergy. To have ones innocence stolen in this way leaves the child/adult with a lifetime of emotional struggle.
Many times unable to trust or function within relationships, often leads to all manner of sexual dysfunction to multiple marriages/divorce.
This more times than not translates into a dysfunction in their faith life as well. Feelings of guilt, shame, unworthiness and a warped perception as to who their Lord truly is to them. Some run away from God, never to return.
Folks need to look much deeper into the type of damage something like this causes.