JC wrote:
See how this sounds - this is not my view but a view using Ivorian logic
It was in October 1999. But the controversy still continues...
Today there is no consensus among the general population. The
Christian Church (and Hindu ones too) have 'produced' abusive priests
and sadhus.
> The controversy is going on about these chaps and their abuse of young
children (altar boys) and females (devadasis).
> But most people, who know about it, will avoid it. Some may not know
it. Since it is controversial, some individuals think that these
priests and sadhus should be avoided, and people should be advised not
to take their children near these abusers.
**This logic is not mine, it is absurd. Only an "insane" could produce it.
Why should JC be harping on this topic?
Pedophilia is a crime. We cannot say that the Catholic Church is "producing"
abusive priests. There has been a lot of false propaganda, money greed
(accusing after 40 years), blown off out of proportion, anytihing being
considered to be "pedophilia"( a hug, a slap, a touch). If there are sick
people in all walks of life, they should be properly treated and
rehabilitated. It is criminal and means should be taken to tackle this evil.
Pedophilia exists not only among some (very few) Catholic priests, but also
among Hindu 'bhotts', parents and employers ( to some extent). It is a
disease, it is an evil.
When we speak about aspartame and monosodium glutamate, we are discussing
whether it is harmful or not. Scientists write that it is absolutely safe.
In practice, it has been taken as harmful. If it is harmful, it should be
banned. Physicians in their advice ban it.
If it is not harmful, it can be used by those who wish. We know that 'soft
drinks' have been considered by physicians as harmful for children ( with
phosphorus depletion and bone diseases, at least), and sometimes even drugs
have been added, as parents have complained. If this is true, then it is
serious. It becomes a crime and should be avoided.
Regards.
Fr.Ivo
