Gabe asked: "Is it the norm in Goa - that priests take young girls to their bedroom for confession, as alleged at the onset? Goa stinks from the top up, to bottom down, how conveniently he got a plum overseas posting - paid in hard currency - albeit the Rupee is getting there as well." Soter commented: We will have to ask the girls. Really shocking to imagine the level of Gabe's fantasy. Such sweeping allegations are unfortunate. Why do we not talk of priests who have brought back smiles on so many faces. Are the lay catholics in Goa any better when it comes to their conduct with women? If Goa does have priests who have a problem with women it is reflective of the value systems in Goan society. Do lay people not succumb to sexual temptations? Let us first take a good look at ourselves before we embark upon removing the log in anothers eye. This is the teaching of Jesus for his followers. Or else it will be like the as corrupt BJP pointing fingers at the Congress.
COMMENT: Dear Soter, while what both you and Gabe are stating has merit, the comments do not bridge any gaps. Once again, I suggest that we study the issues separately......without obfuscation and with due credit to Roland who (like me) thinks that Sandeep Heble is an honourable man who thinks that the uncle of the young lady is also an honourable man. I submit that we look at this way: a: If Gabe decides to walk up with a bunch of guys to his parish priests residence or to the church in London and demand to speak to the priest, could he be charged with assault? b: Has anybody been found guilty in criminal court, yet? I favour the approach of Wislon Soares. GIve me a court verdict (and I add, or just shut up). jc
