Are they going to start asking for extra tithing? Maybe it would be cheaper to send the priests to Thialand for some "read and relaxation", than have them use the alter boys?
2007-07-15 07:42:12 · 8 answers · asked by kimmyisahotbabe 5 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
That's a hell-a-lot more than the LA Public Schools pay their victims ... so yes, I think It's a show that the Catholic Church will step up to compensate and make penance.
Did you know that if a Public High School child gets molested that they can only receive up to $50,000.00 IF they report such molestation within 180 days (1/2 a year) ... that's what you should be freaking over.
Also, when the Catholic Church calls the local police and the Priests get put in jail ... they're out in about the same time that other criminals like John Mark Karr (who was handed on a silver platter from the Thailand govt - U know he's F'd up if the Ty Govt doesn't like his poop) but the USA let's Mr. Karr free ... and the FBI say, "We don't have resources to follow Mr. Karr" on a National TV show.
Don't you wish the US govt would follow the lead of the Church and make Penance too? Or are you happy with USA Senators forming "Stop Child Molestation on the Internet"... electing themselves to head this appropriation only to solicit and "Groom" their subjects (a 14 year old boy)?
Or are you happy with the turnover in the jail system (child molester & pedifiles) ... and the govt saying, "Here's a list of the boogy men ... past this we relinquish responsabilites so you get to live in fear" ... "We can only arrest if they're caught with evidence ... so, bait your kids ... use entrapment "
Who should we put hope in ... Church or Govt?
I put mine in the Church since it is reconcilliating for it's sins with a contrite heart and wallet to back it up.
2007-07-15 07:52:26 · answer #1 · answered by Giggly Giraffe 7 · 3⤊ 0⤋
My my my. Dont we have a big old grudge against the Catholic Church? If you were a Catholic, I think you'd know that the priests in question are a very small minority in the clergy. The settlement doesnt make anyone happy because of the circumstances. Does it make you feel better to bash millions of people because of what a few did? Shame on you if it does.
2007-07-15 14:48:44 · answer #2 · answered by phlada64 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Wow that's twisted... (your Thailand statement). First of all I don't live in LA, but NY my diocese has no connection to L.A. Second of all the money from tithing can't go to court settlements.
2007-07-15 14:49:53 · answer #3 · answered by Borinke 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
“Is it going to hurt? Oh sure, we could have used the money for other pastoral works,” he said. “But it’s also an acknowledgment and a recognition of our responsibility, that the church failed these people. The church accepts responsibility, and I accept responsibility.”
"Michael Wempe, a retired priest who was sentenced in May to three years in prison for molesting a boy."
And the amount is 60 million, not 600 million, although there are more cases pending. However, it is my opinion that money cannot be a panacea for these people. Nothing can make up for the damage that has been done.
2007-07-15 14:49:16 · answer #4 · answered by Shinigami 7 · 2⤊ 1⤋
That's chump change to the Roman Catholic Church.
2007-07-15 14:45:25 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
As far as I can tell, you're not Catholic. So why don't you let us worry about the tithing.
2007-07-15 14:45:35 · answer #6 · answered by zytlaly 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Just because no one wanted to [BLEEP] you in Thailand, don't take it out on the rest of us.
2007-07-15 14:46:53 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Something tells me this isn't really a question of curiosity.
2007-07-15 14:44:45 · answer #8 · answered by Tania La Güera 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋