[GoLightly]

That is pretty pathetic. Let’s marginalize the Roman Catholic duplicity by including other groups who have abused...

I picture someone at their judgment telling our Lord, "But they did it too".

Each & every real case of abuse is inexcusable, but I'm not sure if cash being given to victims is the answer, especially as it promotes more circling of the wagons.

[NYer]

Each & every real case of abuse is inexcusable

Exactly. Because the Catholic Church has a structure, it was the first one to be subjected to attack. Sexual abuse in the Protestant Churches has slipped through the cracks for lack of central authority. The worst abuse, however, is to be found in the nation's public schools.

We live in a society where sex permeates every aspect of our lives - from commercials to the silver screen and the internet. Is it any wonder that some deviants seek it out where children are most often found and great trust is shown by unsuspecting parents?

[ninonitti]

Each & every real case of abuse is inexcusable, but I'm not sure if cash being given to victims is the answer, especially as it promotes more circling of the wagons.

Maybe you could give them indulgences instead...... yeah that's the ticket