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Originally Posted by Danzig
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I would go further and state they deserve harsher treatment because of the violation of trust; similar to a policeman using his badge to commit crimes.
IMO The problem the church is currently having was brought on by itself. The recruiting of new priests was dwindling badly in the 50's. The church was taking anyone, not just the devoted (called as they say). Because going in 'candidates' knew they would not be allowed to marry the job naturally appealed more to homosexual men (who at that time had no hope of marriage and little hope of a long-term relationships) besides the decision to become a priest was applauded by parents and family. Of those priests a small portion were child molesters as well as homosexual. With these men then in a position of power and trust over adolescent boys a ticking time bomb was activated that could not be stopped. The problem snow balled and the church in an effort to avoid bad publicity and thus falling donations swept it under the rug.
The homosexual/child molesting priests can be found and eradicated. The greed of the Catholic Church cannot. I know of actions by parishes I have been involved in that are absolutely sickening. That said I still feel I am Catholic, believe in God and will call for a priest on my deathbed. I will also be suspicious of any priest who is around my nephews or their kids until I make that call.