De pope is de dead.

Mike · 04-05-2005, 07:20 PM

Well ... the scandals that took place happened 30 years ago... predominantly, and those priests were dealt with (80% of priests who had allegations brought up against them were either dead by 2004, or had been defrocked [removed from parishes]). Before the second Vatican Council (Vatican II), priests would be removed from the priesthood... sort of (not completely). But that wasn't really consistent with Church philosophy (Jesus forgives. If they ask for forgiven ... it has to be granted. The Church is not a crime/punishment unit).

I used to think that a priest who breaks his vows should not be considered a priest anymore, but I've since changed my mind .... sort of. I guess I'm hung up in the middle of it.

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04-05-2005, 07:20 PM	#1
Mike Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Posts: 489	Well ... the scandals that took place happened 30 years ago... predominantly, and those priests were dealt with (80% of priests who had allegations brought up against them were either dead by 2004, or had been defrocked [removed from parishes]). Before the second Vatican Council (Vatican II), priests would be removed from the priesthood... sort of (not completely). But that wasn't really consistent with Church philosophy (Jesus forgives. If they ask for forgiven ... it has to be granted. The Church is not a crime/punishment unit). I used to think that a priest who breaks his vows should not be considered a priest anymore, but I've since changed my mind .... sort of. I guess I'm hung up in the middle of it.