Morning Briefing

by Dennis Coday on Mar. 12, 2010

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The church simply doesn't get

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Mar. 12, 2010.

The church simply doesn't get it that there is not a direct connection between sexual abuse and a celibate priesthood. Married people, (mostly men), abuse just as single people do. Sexual abuse is a deviant behavior (mental illness) and pedophilia is more extreme example of the same disorder. It is an extremely difficult disorder to control/heal. This behavior happens across all socio-economic lines It is not unique to the church; catholic or otherwise.

Optional celibacy is a great idea for the priesthood; an idea who's time came centuries ago!

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