Regrettably, this pattern of abuse of children and minors has been part of the Catholic Church's history in virtually every country in which it is active. One would think they might realize they have a systemic problem. We know the basic reason for celibacy historically was to capture priests' personal property for the church and not all…
Regrettably, this pattern of abuse of children and minors has been part of the Catholic Church's history in virtually every country in which it is active. One would think they might realize they have a systemic problem. We know the basic reason for celibacy historically was to capture priests' personal property for the church and not allow it to pass to a spouse or family. Now it has become a time bomb that will bring down the Church if not corrected. A church with so much moral corruption will not have any moral authority, and little influence with local governments or populations. Look at Ireland.....
Regrettably, this pattern of abuse of children and minors has been part of the Catholic Church's history in virtually every country in which it is active. One would think they might realize they have a systemic problem. We know the basic reason for celibacy historically was to capture priests' personal property for the church and not allow it to pass to a spouse or family. Now it has become a time bomb that will bring down the Church if not corrected. A church with so much moral corruption will not have any moral authority, and little influence with local governments or populations. Look at Ireland.....
Seems the Church just gains more political authority with its increased moral corruption.