The major problem with the Church clergy has been homosexuality. The abuse has been overwhelmingly directed towards sexually ascendent boys and young men. The prior two popes made great strides in breaking up some of the cabals among the clergy, but I'm not sure about the current joke.
For the record, sex abuse has always been more prevalent among non-Catholic clergy. It's probable, however, that homosexuality has been disproportionate among Catholic clergy, since the discipline of celibacy might be seen as a refuge for those with the inclination.
But you know what dwarfs Christian clergy for sexual exploitation of children? Public schoolteachers! Strangely, the media doesn't seem interested in telling those stories.
The major problem with the Church clergy has been homosexuality. The abuse has been overwhelmingly directed towards sexually ascendent boys and young men. The prior two popes made great strides in breaking up some of the cabals among the clergy, but I'm not sure about the current joke.
For the record, sex abuse has always been more prevalent among non-Catholic clergy. It's probable, however, that homosexuality has been disproportionate among Catholic clergy, since the discipline of celibacy might be seen as a refuge for those with the inclination.
But you know what dwarfs Christian clergy for sexual exploitation of children? Public schoolteachers! Strangely, the media doesn't seem interested in telling those stories.
Agreed. I'm also a catholic so I wasnt shitting on the church itself, just pointing out where a lot of the money has unfortunately gone