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Old 06-02-2014, 12:39   #126
Margaret Pilkington
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Re: is Christianity a force for good?

Do I really need to repeat what I have said in previous posts?

It isn't the fault of the religion per se.
It is the fault of the weak men who do these acts thinking they will be safe because of their position...and the covering up of such crimes is in the same category.
No-one is saying that these things did not happen...or that they were acceptable...but there were many nuns and priests who did not abuse children...who did good work in their communities.
There are bad people in all walks of life. People who will follow their own agenda regardless of what is right...there are those who will not speak out against this because they fear for the reputation of the Catholic church - or the catholic religion.

As I said in the post of mine you have quoted. It is NOT the fault of the organisation, but the fault of some people in the organisation.
Now what part of that do you not understand?
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