tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9995206.post1680367768659550119..comments2023-11-03T06:20:06.604-05:00Comments on Lesa's Book Critiques: A Predator Priest by David MargolickLesahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12946133849271512083noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9995206.post-35983949646146454182011-07-31T13:32:32.553-05:002011-07-31T13:32:32.553-05:00No, that's fine, Caite. I'm a Catholic, to...No, that's fine, Caite. I'm a Catholic, too. And, you're right. A child is more likely to be abused in their own home. But, it's still a crime what happened in the Church.Lesahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12946133849271512083noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9995206.post-66940140420123344062011-07-31T09:18:46.331-05:002011-07-31T09:18:46.331-05:00Ok, this is a topic, that as a Catholic, pushes my...Ok, this is a topic, that as a Catholic, pushes my buttons.<br />Yes, for a priest to harm a child is a <b>terrible, terrible</b> thing. No question. Yes, some in leadership in the Church mishandled these cases. Again, awful. <br />But...<br /><br />So have...and still do...school boards that just move accused teachers. And, without question, the percentage of teachers who have abused children is WAY higher.<br />In fact..and I know we hate to be influenced by facts sometimes...priest have one of the lowest percentage of abuser among all professions. Of course, there is more money to be made because, in most states, your can not sue the school boards! Just look at he recent decision in NY.<br /><br />Your child is <b>most likely</b> to be abused by a relative, someone in your own home, your own family..and yes, in their school.<br /><br />ok, putting my soapbox away now. ;-)caitehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05824538078958999767noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9995206.post-30218183158576824642011-07-30T15:55:51.110-05:002011-07-30T15:55:51.110-05:00Karen, I agree with you. That in itself is a crime...Karen, I agree with you. That in itself is a crime.Lesahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12946133849271512083noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9995206.post-48434775927984290912011-07-30T14:47:27.064-05:002011-07-30T14:47:27.064-05:00IMO, the manner in which the Catholic Church has h...IMO, the manner in which the Catholic Church has handled (or not) these priests is its biggest shame.Karen Chttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01879661976460705463noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9995206.post-35558141018015469552011-07-30T10:19:37.642-05:002011-07-30T10:19:37.642-05:00And, I'm going to finish Ghost story today, Ch...And, I'm going to finish Ghost story today, Charmaine. It's been terrific.Lesahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12946133849271512083noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9995206.post-27029344128205666262011-07-30T04:07:52.291-05:002011-07-30T04:07:52.291-05:00I shudder to even think about it - I'm too sof...I shudder to even think about it - I'm too soft to cope with true crime - but I see you're reading Jim Butcher, I LOVE his series :)<br /><br /><a href="http://clancytales.blogspot.com" rel="nofollow">Wagging Tales - Blog for Writers</a>Charmaine Clancyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18059559142070140041noreply@blogger.com