I can tell that there is a flurry of differing viewpoints goind around this forum, which is expected since religion can sometimes be a sensitive topic. My only input is that the pro-active encourageme
Just catching up with this discussion now. Sean has hit the nail on the head...who exactly cares about the spiritual needs of clergy sexual abuse survivors. 20+years supporting victims abused by cle
@Jeannie the VOTF "Support priests of integrity"! Wonderful! But what about the priests without integrity? You know, the ones who took vows to obey their bishops and the Magisterium but then changed t
Gene Carr comments:
"Arguing for Catholic practice without priests is like arguing for a heathcare system without doctors."
This analogy with medicine is interesting to pursue as far as it will go wit
Gene,
Kevin is not denying that a priest is necessary to administer the sacraments. He fears that participating in a sacrament(e.g.,Reconciliation) might trigger traumatic memories of being abused by
Dear Kevin,
There is a dispensation from the need for priests in the spiritual life of a Roman Catholic. That dispensation is called conscience. Conscience is above canon law. I would refer you to
Sean, I believe you are operating from within your framework of understanding to try and get justice and relief for the many victims of clerical sexual abuse. In my view, a major cause of the clerica
"I wonder if the British Medical Association would agree to dispense patients who have been abused by doctors (or their relatives murdered, as in the case of Dr Harold Shipman) from having to consult
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June 3 2012I can tell that there is a flurry of differing viewpoints goind around this forum, which is expected since religion can sometimes be a sensitive topic. My only input is that the pro-active encourageme
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June 28 2012@Jeannie the VOTF "Support priests of integrity"! Wonderful! But what about the priests without integrity? You know, the ones who took vows to obey their bishops and the Magisterium but then changed t
‘Kevin’s’ posting on sexual abuse needs answer from Irish Church
July 2 2012Gene Carr comments: "Arguing for Catholic practice without priests is like arguing for a heathcare system without doctors." This analogy with medicine is interesting to pursue as far as it will go wit
‘Kevin’s’ posting on sexual abuse needs answer from Irish Church
July 2 2012Gene, Kevin is not denying that a priest is necessary to administer the sacraments. He fears that participating in a sacrament(e.g.,Reconciliation) might trigger traumatic memories of being abused by
‘Kevin’s’ posting on sexual abuse needs answer from Irish Church
July 2 2012Arguing for Catholic practice without priests is like arguing for a heathcare system without doctors.
‘Kevin’s’ posting on sexual abuse needs answer from Irish Church
July 2 2012Dear Kevin, There is a dispensation from the need for priests in the spiritual life of a Roman Catholic. That dispensation is called conscience. Conscience is above canon law. I would refer you to
‘Kevin’s’ posting on sexual abuse needs answer from Irish Church
July 2 2012You may find it helpful to talk to an ordained female minister in Church of Ireland.
‘Kevin’s’ posting on sexual abuse needs answer from Irish Church
July 2 2012Sean, I believe you are operating from within your framework of understanding to try and get justice and relief for the many victims of clerical sexual abuse. In my view, a major cause of the clerica
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June 23 2012"I wonder if the British Medical Association would agree to dispense patients who have been abused by doctors (or their relatives murdered, as in the case of Dr Harold Shipman) from having to consult
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