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MineralMan

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5. I couldn't be less concerned about what priests get up to with other adult priests

Sat Dec 1, 2018, 02:03 PM

Dec 2018

in the privacy of their quarters. I'm concerned about pedophiles going after children. The two things are not related. Il Papa seems to be confused on that matter.

The real problem is the patriarchal hierarchy that imposes unnatural restrictions on sexuality among its clergy. The solution is to end the patriarchy and to provide a broad spectrum of oversight into the lives of the clergy. There's something terribly wrong with the current environment within the RCC. Terribly wrong.

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Pope says he's worried about homosexuality in the priesthood [View all] Eugene Dec 2018 OP

This makes it clear that Francis hasn't a clue about PoindexterOglethorpe Dec 2018 #1

he should be concerned about pedophilia! WhiteTara Dec 2018 #2

+1 violetpastille Dec 2018 #3

Given his statements, he may beleive the two things are related. bitterross Dec 2018 #6

The two are related, at least the way the Catholic Church does it. marylandblue Dec 2018 #9

The two boys I knew growing up who entered the priesthood both ended up leaving because they kimbutgar Dec 2018 #4

I couldn't be less concerned about what priests get up to with other adult priests MineralMan Dec 2018 #5

Pope pamdb Dec 2018 #7

Being gay is something they will actually kick you out for Lordquinton Dec 2018 #8

Waiting for all the people here that think he is a breath of fresh air and a liberal. Cuthbert Allgood Dec 2018 #10