[bonfire]

When Catholic's stop WORSHIPPING their clergy, then maybe there will be a change. I have seen no posts that touch on this: the worship of the clergy. That is the difference between Protestants and Catholics. The Catholic clergy historically has had a profound influence and HOLD on their parishoners. 20/20 tonight had a woman who was repeatedly raped by her priest as a child. The priest told the parents that he was going to the girl's bedroom to "pray" with her. HELLO?????

Flame away........but for heaven sakes........no MAN would ever be allowed to enter my child's bedroom! NO MAN.

[Polycarp]

I have seen no posts that touch on this: the worship of the clergy

That is simply due to the fact that Catholics worship God alone, not clergy, friend. The "Catholic worship of clergy" exists only in your mind. (Good rule of thumb for you in the future: If NO ONE else but YOU thought of it, chances are ONLY you think its important. That is a dangerous rule of thumb for judging what really is important.)

[tiki]

Well, we do respect our clergy but we don't worship them. You should see our parish!!! I think it is the other way around. I've been appalled at the way prishioners treat priests.

There are some people who just need attention and they are the people like those you describe. They suck up to anyone who they think is ,in charge, rich, powerful and they hang on their every word. It makes me sick. There are needy people in every situation in life, not just churches and not just the Catholic Church in particular.