Thank you Phil. I read the Crux Now article. There is no question that the abuse of girls is abhorrent. In the words of Jesus "it is better they had never been born" in relation to any adult that
Interesting words from Fr. Federico Lombardi who will act as moderator of the summit. He said "I am absolutely convinced that our credibility in this area is at stake. We have to get to the root of th
'Focusing on homosexuality also “acts as a smokescreen; people now are discussing homosexuality, rather than the crimes themselves,” she said. Pretending clerical sexual abuse is a result of homos
To Christine LynchPlease read and rereadhttps://cruxnow.com/february-abuse-summit/2019/02/20/blaming-homosexuality-for-abuse-of-minors-is-distraction-victims-say/
#26 Among the 'scholars' you do respect, Joe, which of these pointed to the recurrent pattern of all-against-one violence in the scriptures - from the story of Jonah thrown overboard to calm the storm
The main problem in The Church as far as sexual abuse is concerned is not so much paedophilia (which in the Catholic Church is below the average - still NOT acceptable) but pederasty, i.e., sex betwee
Excellent, Sean. As often you were well ahead of the pack, but just as often no pack followed whether to support your argument or to tear you to pieces.
The clergy have often brought moral scrutiny to bear on Irish nationalist activities -- excommunicating the IRA in the Civil War, problematizing "the morality of hunger strikes" in the time of Terence
The usual inconsistency: on the one hand glorifying "vows of celibacy" and on the other calling for "rethinking an entire approach to sexuality in Catholicism that is peculiar, punitive and often plai
#25. Yes indeed, Eddie. I tried reminding everyone of Francis Shaw in 2014, here:http://www.irishnews.com/lifestyle/2014/11/27/news/was-the-1916-rising-a-just-war---and-why-has-catholic-church-noth
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Fine words and dramatic gestures are not enough!
February 19 2019Thank you Phil. I read the Crux Now article. There is no question that the abuse of girls is abhorrent. In the words of Jesus "it is better they had never been born" in relation to any adult that
Fine words and dramatic gestures are not enough!
February 19 2019Interesting words from Fr. Federico Lombardi who will act as moderator of the summit. He said "I am absolutely convinced that our credibility in this area is at stake. We have to get to the root of th
Fine words and dramatic gestures are not enough!
February 19 2019'Focusing on homosexuality also “acts as a smokescreen; people now are discussing homosexuality, rather than the crimes themselves,” she said. Pretending clerical sexual abuse is a result of homos
Fine words and dramatic gestures are not enough!
February 19 2019To Christine LynchPlease read and rereadhttps://cruxnow.com/february-abuse-summit/2019/02/20/blaming-homosexuality-for-abuse-of-minors-is-distraction-victims-say/
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February 10 2019#26 Among the 'scholars' you do respect, Joe, which of these pointed to the recurrent pattern of all-against-one violence in the scriptures - from the story of Jonah thrown overboard to calm the storm
Fine words and dramatic gestures are not enough!
February 19 2019The main problem in The Church as far as sexual abuse is concerned is not so much paedophilia (which in the Catholic Church is below the average - still NOT acceptable) but pederasty, i.e., sex betwee
10 February. 5th Sunday (C)
February 10 2019Excellent, Sean. As often you were well ahead of the pack, but just as often no pack followed whether to support your argument or to tear you to pieces.
10 February. 5th Sunday (C)
February 10 2019The clergy have often brought moral scrutiny to bear on Irish nationalist activities -- excommunicating the IRA in the Civil War, problematizing "the morality of hunger strikes" in the time of Terence
Fine words and dramatic gestures are not enough!
February 19 2019The usual inconsistency: on the one hand glorifying "vows of celibacy" and on the other calling for "rethinking an entire approach to sexuality in Catholicism that is peculiar, punitive and often plai
10 February. 5th Sunday (C)
February 10 2019#25. Yes indeed, Eddie. I tried reminding everyone of Francis Shaw in 2014, here:http://www.irishnews.com/lifestyle/2014/11/27/news/was-the-1916-rising-a-just-war---and-why-has-catholic-church-noth
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