I was thinking similar thoughts when I posted #31. One thing I believe the Vatican should have addressed this week is the issue of blackmail. It is only natural for a man to want to have a woman, and celibacy is obviously a huge burden for any normal man.
Any priest who has been involved in adult heterosexual relationships should be told that this is their opportunity to come forward without reprecussions. Everybody steps out of line sometimes, and now if the time to separate the wheat from the chaff. I know parishoners will be understanding; I think many would sleep better at night knowing that the man is straight.
Any priest who has been involved in adult heterosexual relationships should be told that this is their opportunity to come forward without reprecussions. Everybody steps out of line sometimes, and now if the time to separate the wheat from the chaff. I know parishoners will be understanding; I think many would sleep better at night knowing that the man is straight.
Your reply got me thinking how close this scandal is coming to blowing the lid on the near impossibility of the Catholic vow of celibacy. The true percentages of violations (hetero and homo) might be shocking, and bring the entire tradition and practice into question.
Therefore I wouldn't be surprised if the lid is nailed right back down on this issue, soon, fast and tight.