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N.Y. Diocese Loses Sex Abuse Lawsuit Saturday, May 19, 2007 By FRANK ELTMAN, Associated Press Writer ADVERTISEMENT MINEOLA, N.Y. —
The U.S. Conference of Bishops estimates FEMALE AND CHILD abuse-related costs from lawsuits have exceeded $1.5 billion.
Several civil lawsuits have arisen from allegations of sexual abuse in the Roman Catholic church, but few have gone to trial. Most were settled out of court.
In what victims' lawyers called a powerful message to the church, a jury on Friday found the nation's sixth-largest Catholic diocese and a church parish negligent in a case involving a youth minister who repeatedly raped and sodomized teenagers in his care over several years. The jury awarded the two victims a combined $11.4 million in damages.
John 16:7 Nevertheless I tell you the truth; It is expedient for you that I go away: for if I go not away, the Comforter will not come unto you;...
2007-08-05 21:37:59 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
We believe the this prediction was for Muhammad bpuh not for ghost as Muhammad guided humanity and glorified Jesus pbuh.
2007-08-05 21:39:00 · update #1
Don't u know that ghost do evil things, they toutre people, kill them,etc,etc. this ghost is no different, thats the resaon they sent the children crusade, wich never made it,
so u see ghosts will be ghosts no matter what
2007-08-06 05:08:59 · answer #1 · answered by Syed Aleemuddin Noor 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
How is this somehow a discredit to Christianity in favor of Islam when members of your faith strap bombs to their children and send them to kill innocent people?
There may be a minority of priests abusing children, but atlaest they arent killing them.
The Holy Spirit does not tell these people to do such things. These people probably dont recognize the Holy Spirit. They wouldnt recognize His promptings if He yelled at them.
That is the truth, and I think you know it. If your faith is correct, why do you have to apply a double standard? Why dont you rely on the message rather than attack others? The truth can stand on its own. It doesnt matter if people follow it or not, the truth remains solid. I could kill a million people and it wouldnt change the fact that God is real that Jesus Son of God. All it would do is ensure that i destroy any chance I have to be saved.
Instead of attacking people, why cant you deal with the message? You cant because its true.
2007-08-05 22:02:53 · answer #2 · answered by Avatar_defender_of_the_light 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I wouldn't expect to find the Holy Ghost anywhere near the Roman Catholic church.
2007-08-05 21:41:07 · answer #3 · answered by Brother Andrew 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
The Spirit of God (The Holy Ghost) just don`t reside to anybody who wants it.
If you want for the Holy Spirit to guide you or reside with your body...you have to make your body, mind, spirit, conscience, everyday living a clean one, prepare your body/temple in God`s idealism, obey His covenant, love everybody, avoid sinning...and always rejects satan every seconds of your life.
If you are not this kind of guy then the Holy Spirit is not with you even though how many times you pray the whole day.
So, religion is just a guidance towards God for many people...i.e...if leaders of churches are doing right.
The Holy Spirit guidance is another factor...i.e...if the Holy Spirit of God is willing to reside with you.
Parishioners (believers, faithfuls) of different churches, or religions are numbered in thousands. So, there may be good and bad egg in every religion.
So, never generalizes anything so you won`t be disappointed.
Never blame God for people`s mistake.
God is God and human are sinners.
God is Holy, Majestics, Powerful, The Creator, The Father in Heaven. You know Him........ right?
Please be careful in talking about God`s holiness. He owns your life and everybody and everything. He can do anything He wants to you because you are just 1 of His creations.
If you have so much respect to your family, loveones, leaders and your Father Abraham..................
...then you should have a million respect to the Holy God and The Holy Spirit of God who just exist to "love you" "bless you" "guides you" and "save you" from eternal destructions.
So... Good Luck !!! ... and ... God Bless !!!
2007-08-06 01:40:27 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
How can you say that these are from Holy Spirit . If a president of a country was found in an adultery the person is at fault or the post is at fault. People are influenced by devil because they are human being. Those who cannot overcome lust fall into it by evil influence and circumstances
2007-08-05 22:06:50 · answer #5 · answered by R S 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Holy Ghost doesn't drive churches anywhere. People have their agency to act like they want. They can be good or evil. It's their choice!
Anybody that hurts a child is evil.
2007-08-05 21:56:18 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
just becuase some demon possessed priests committed those crimes, doesnt mean the church is evil, priests are people to and i believe that the priests that comitted that sin are going to hell, and to Brother Andrew our church has been around for a very long time, i think the Holy Spirit is in it
2007-08-05 21:45:43 · answer #7 · answered by Seth B 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Bad comment against the Holy Ghost. Have respect to be respected.
jtm
2007-08-05 21:44:15 · answer #8 · answered by Jesus M 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Trust me these men have NOT the Holy Spirit to guide them. Satan is their father.
2007-08-05 21:41:31 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋