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.
Thank you for your long and sincere answer.
I am not Catholic. I do not, therefore, share you conviction that the Catholic Church (or any organization for that matter) can be infected by and even protect evil without itself being evil. This is not meant as an argument against your position, only as a statement of mine.
I fully sympathize with your consternation at what is currently going on in some Catholic churches, and in that, at least we can agree. I also commend you on not glossing over the fact that what has happened is evil, as some have seemed to do.
I cannot agree with you in your convictions regarding the Catholic church, but I am in total agreement with you that ultimately, the truth will prevail, but only if those who believe in the truth will stand and defend it.
Hank