You said: My Church puts kids last.
My question, why is it your Church if this is true? Doesn't that, in a way, make you an accomplice? If you support that which protects such evil, what is it you are supporting, and why?
Hank
Hey Hank, I'll be glad to answer your question - though the whole subject makes me greatly sad as well. I don't know if you're Catholic or not - but Catholics believe in the sanctity of their Church - that is, that the institution itself is protected by the Holy Spirit, that it will always prevail over time in truth and goodness, and will stay true to Christ's teachings and will - even if it goes through periodic cycles of corruption at the hands of evil and sinful leaders (and I pray that we are at a low in that cycle now). Catholics believe that the institution - while able to be attacked by Satan and his minions, will always prevail against the forces of evil. So believing that (as I do), I must remain faithful to my Church and its divine mission. However, I FULLY recognize the horrendous and disgusting evil which has infiltrated it, and not wishing to be an accomplice to that, I stand ready to fight that evil with all the energy and ability I have. And I am further energized in the knowledge that the evil in the Church has turned toward children - one of the most horrendous forms of evil there is. In short, I believe it is far better to fight Satan with faith and truth than to turn tail and run.