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So sad that ppl who are in charge and supposed to be offering help and comfort even compassion take advantage and nothing is done. Parents accept fondling--God help us. This is a shame and I’m glad you brought it to light. Thank you! We need to know ... what they’ve done and are doing is turning people like yourself from wanting anything even similar, and away from the idea of Christ who eases burdens and heals people inside. What a travesty. They should be shot.

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Hard to argue when you're 💯 right. What I can't understand is the amount of protection they get, from their local dioceses to the Vatican itself. One must call it what it is: enabling evil.

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Absolutely right!

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Aug 29, 2023Liked by René Volpi

I think part of the problem with the Catholic Church is that they don’t allow priests to marry. They attract then ppl with abnormal and or with sexual dysfunction. This does not excuse this horrific behavior. The cover up just inspires the pervs more and the consequences are devastating.

A victim of sexual abuse is damaged for life. They have been disenfranchised from even themselves. These “priests” should face the same consequences that anyone else would. They will face judgement now and then before the final judge. Clearly they don’t believe in the doctrines they preach and invalidate the faith they portend.

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For some reason, they seem to go after boys and abuse them at a much larger rate than girls. Can't figure that out.

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Aug 29, 2023Liked by René Volpi

My father(who was Catholic and went to exclusively boys parochial schools) commented once that the priesthood attracted homosexuals more than anything else. I think he was right. Up until the late 80’s it remained dubious to be a known homosexual. It seems reasonable that men who wished to hide their unacceptable interests might seek out safe places with more probable like minded others.

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Organized religion is crazy and harmful. The priesthood is a profession of lies. Very good article, solid polemics against religion.

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