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Mario Goveia <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> said:
I only take responsibility for my own actions, . . . .
If you are shouldering all the sins of the Catholic Church through the ages you must be a real basket case.
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By belonging to a particular religion or sect it is the responsibility of all members of that group to take note of what the leaders of that group do - and did.
When I was growing up in Kenya, I certainly asked our Irish priests why the Church was quiet, not only about the holocaust, but also about apartheid. Why did the Church not speak up. Of course, we received the same stock answer each time: "The Church has to try and work for the GREATER GOOD even though they are aware of injustices."
Thankfully, more Catholics did not accept that position and that is why the Pope had to issue an apology about their acquiescence (and some say complicity) during the holocaust period. You also must be aware that the holocaust would not have happened if it wasn't for stong and sometimes virulent Christian anti-Semitism that existed at that time.
It is not a case "shouldering the sins" but trying to act responsibly as a member of the Catholic Church - and to work with them to correct some of the wrongs done by the Church in the past - including, as you mention, the Inquisition.
As far as "the pedophile priests of more recent times", action by concerned Catholics were responsible for correcting a number or wrongs in Canada and around the world.
Of course, if want to take a parochial stance and limit your responsibilities to what you yourself personally see and do you are welcome to do that position.
Tim de Mello [EMAIL PROTECTED] CANADA
