Should the government do more about priest sexually molesting children?
In my opinion, it is time to take more drastic measures (1) A hotline in every state, dedicated for people who believe they are currently been sexually molested by priest or was sexually molested by priest. This hotline should connect to a special task force, assign to deal with this problem, such task force should either be a part of the police force or child welfare, otherwise, a civilian agency, independent from the church, employ by the government to perform such duty. (2) Catholic schools should be limited to high school, no primary school
Your question is interesting. But you might want to ask, Why does "god" allow pedophilia in priests? or Why does the Church allow pedophiles to continue to "serve" as priests.
In the USA, the government is bound by the First Amendment to make no laws regarding religion. So, the government can't really do much about what happens inside a church.
This is a major scandal and issue for religion. They need to deal with it.
Yes, they should force these guys to go to prison! When potential priests sign up for the priesthood, they should have a mental evaluation done, and a background check.
You are advocating government control over religion? Never thought I would see the day (sarcastically). God should control his own people, don't you think?
For the LAST time, God gives people free will! He will sit back and allow it to happen, but don't think he won't make those priests pay by sending them to hell if they do not repent! You have this stupid notion that Christians should be perfect.
So, if you saw someone molesting a child, you would just sit back and allow it to happen! Because that is god-like behavior. You have this stupid notion that Christians should be slaves and worship or go to hell that you call "free will".
No, I would NOT sit quiet. The right thing to do would be to turn him in, and God would want that.
If your god would want you to turn in his priests, don't you think he would do it himself? Why do you think your god CANNOT control his own creation? Is it because he doesn't exist? (& don't say Satan does it - because you know god created Satan
by ngureco 7 years ago
If You Were Made The Pope, The Most Immediate Change You Would Make Is To Allow Priests Get Married?
by ChasingKhaos 11 years ago
Why do we need to confess our sins to a priest? Can't we do it directly to God? What's the difference?
by Diane Inside 13 years ago
Do you think that if Catholic Priests where now allowed to have a Relationship with another person, that would stop the pedophilia that is taking place in Catholic churches all over the country?
by KenDeanAgudo 9 years ago
Do you think pope francis must allow priest to get married now?If you are not familiar with this social issue, you might consider checking it out. Do you think priest should get married too without breaking their vow of celibacy? Lately, a group of Italian ladies have sent letters to Pope Francis...
by emdi 14 years ago
It was with great distress that I read the news about the child abuse scandal in catholic church. What do you think is the root cause of the problem? what change do you suggest to prevent further crimes?
by DennisBarker 13 years ago
I havn't found anything in the bible which says yes, so has the catholic church got a well documented history of covering up child abuse?
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