How About Jailing the Bastards?
The Catholic Church wonders what to do about its pedophilic priests.
That it wonders at all suggests that it doesn't get it.
Kill religion. Elevate man.
This is rich:
Some [priests] have been convicted in a canonical trial but determined to be too elderly or infirm to endure being defrocked and are instead sentenced to a life of prayer and penance. Others have had the accusations against them referred to an archdiocesan advisory board consisting mostly of laypeople, including psychologists and lawyers. The board, which can interview the priest but does not have to, issues a recommendation to the cardinal on whether the priest should continue to minister.
A "life of prayer and penance" for raping young boys?
If I go out on the street tomorrow and rape a woman can I escape with a "life of prayer and penance"? Please? I promise to pray extra-fervently!
Kill religion. Elevate man.
This is sad. Abusive priests, whether they were pedophiles, pederasts or any other "ped" should be tried and punished by the justice system. Prayer and penance my ass.
Posted by: J. Philip | Tuesday, September 05, 2006 at 11:01 AM