I find I'm adequate in some parts of the scriptures. Perhaps you meant to say that I don't understand and accept what other people tell me the scriptures mean. That would be closer to the truth.
However, gay marriage and abortion are outside the pale in any serious religion, yet, some Protestant groups condone them.
Like some bishops condoning, or at least covering, pedophile priests I suppose. How much has the Catholic Church spent on this so far?
Covering, yes. May they burn in hell. Condoning -- no. Show me condoning in the Catechism.
Here is an excerpt from a dated article (6-9-03) from Forbes Magazine about the "business" of sexual abuse lawsuits:
"The focal point of this tort battle is the Catholic Church. The Church's legal problems are worse even than most people realize: $1 billion in damages already paid out for the victims of pedophile priests, indications that the total will approach $5 billion before the crisis is over. "
Of course, this is nevermind the legal fees the Church has incurred.