Editorial

Perspective: Virginia’s Catholic dioceses reveal 50 people ‘credibly accused’ of sex abuse

Perspective :

Priests Betrayal Of Trust
We are so sad to learn that Priests and religious operatives of Virgina’s Catholic dioceses have revealed 50 ‘credibly accused’ of sex abuse.
We recently had the Pope himself declaring that Bishops and Priests are rapists. A revelation once, that would have been hushed up in the Catholic church.  There has been a culture of silence which has permeated the holy orders for decades.  While these cover ups were taking place, lives were being ruined and the church has been secretly paying to settle cases in the shadows.
Celibacy
These are folks who have sworn to be celebrate.  Sworn to a life which forbids them to succumb to the lust of fleshly desires.  Simply put to stay away from sexual gratification.  This is their choice, a way of life that they have volunteered to undertake. So when you hear that male Clergy are impregnating nuns and that some bishops implicated have been dismissed, it naturally boodles the mind and leave observers wagging their tongues.
Virginia
The violation of sexual abuse at this diocese in the USA involves children/child sexual abuse.  These are young impressionable minds whose lives have been impacted negatively by these persons who have been placed in a position of trust.  These youngsters have no reason not to look up to these individuals as role models.  It is a big let down that these priests have let down the diocese.
Commentary 
We hope the law will have its course.  Do bear in mind that the accused are presumed innocent until found guilty in a competent court of law.
Hopeton O’Connor-Dennie is Senior International Correspondent for Vision Newspaper Canada.

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