No priest is above the state law, he is subjected to the same law of the land where he lives just like all other residents, unless he is there as a diplomat with immunity.
The civil authorities can charge and penalise him for any civil/criminal activity, from a speeding/parking ticket right upto murder. Quentin ________________________________ From: Patricia Nazareth <[email protected]> To: [email protected] Sent: Thu, May 20, 2010 8:26:56 PM Subject: Re: [SALIGAONET] Fw: Your Priests Need Your Prayers * Unlike other members of society who can be tried and found/not found guilty, no criminal or civil charges can be pressed against priests. I'm not aware of any recent changes to this. This is what is making everyone so mad. I am all for the vote that priests should be tried just like everyone else. What makes them so different from the rest of us that they should be considered above the law?! And, of course, if found guilty, should be subjected to the same punishments that anyone else (who does not have the privilege of being a priest) would be subjected to. -- This message comes via the Google Groups "Saligao-Net" group. To post to this group, send email to [email protected] To unsubscribe from this group, send email to [email protected] For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/saligao-net?hl=en Please post regularly to keep the e-village active!
