Comments on: Pope Meets With Clergy Sex Abuse Victims

On U.S. Visit, Benedict XVI Offers Encouragement To Small Group Of Victims, Vatican Says

[lovesamerica]

Dimwit maybe, but sin is sin and No sin is without its victims

[lovesamerica]

you are very correct, that is why I follow my heart,my morals and not ANY organized religion. And I am comfortable with that. but I also like to celebrate Christmas,cry at death and believe that everyones choice is his or her own, just as life is. we only get one go around, make it the best you can, and that means all the good things shared with others.

[brianp55]

"To be so full of nastiness is not helping the problem of rogue clergymen,they must be policed in their own church families. A majority of people hearalding harsh comments should be afraid of the old saying he who is without sin......."

There are sins and there are SINS. These were sins of the most abusive, damaging and sinister nature committed by individuals who cloaked themselves in the camouflage of Catholic moral purity. We told our children to trust these guys because they represented God. They preyed upon these innocent children. So, only a dimwit would dare suggest that the sins of these priests are comparable to my own.

[lovesamerica]

Not being religious in the organized sense, am I wrong that supposedly Mary was Jesus'' mother,hence the extra attention she is afforded?

[panhandlpete]

Sorry folks....I cannot bow to mortal men whether he wears a robe or what so I just can''t see the Pope''s visit, along with his criticism of the American people, as something worthwhile. Instead of relocating the pediphile/child molesting priests to new neighborhoods and paying the victims to save the preiesthood''s reputation, why not ex-communicate them and turn them over to local law enforcement agencies?

Obama''s pastor has received lots of criticism for his words about the US, and some folks say that it is time that all religious leaders, pope included, should keep their comments to their profession of faith and stay out of politics or lose their tax exempt status.

[jankebenz]

I''''ve never heard a priest, Pope, Bishop or anyone in religious authority tell me that I can be saved through them.....I don''''t think you quite get it....Catholics worship God & Jesus and have priests, etc. to administer the church and provide guidance on how best to live life and follow the teachings of Jesus and so on.....how do you read this as though 1.5 billion Catholics are worshipping the Pope?

Posted by arlt1627 at 07:06 PM : Apr 17, 2008

I recommend reading some books on catholic history and doctrines, you may be surprised at how far they are from biblical truth.
Jesus said in John 14:6
Jesus saith unto him, I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man cometh unto the Father, but by me. Emphasis on "no man" thus not the pope, priest, Peter, Mary, or anyone else can save you. And the big one: No one exept Jesus forgives sin,no pope,priest or
saint can!

[lovesamerica]

In no way shape or form do I condone what happened to the young boys that put their trust in the Church and were hurt. I also do not condone teachers taking advantage of students,Cops useing the public trust as their own personal way to a means. And when the priests who commited these crimes and those that have covered it up stand in final judgement ,according to their own faith,will be given the ultimate judgement . And that really wasn''t a very nice thing to say...guess you must be one of the ''guilty''...

[hungry1968]

To be so full of nastiness is not helping the problem of rogue clergymen,they must be policed in their own church families. A majority of people hearalding harsh comments should be afraid of the old saying he who is without sin.......

Posted by lovesamerica at 07:22 PM : Apr 17, 2008





They must not be "policed in their own families" - that''s how this crapp was allowed to continue for so many decades!! And if I was molesting young kids, I would fully expect to go to jail for my crimes - so you know what you can do with that, "Let he who is without sin...." garbage.

[lovesamerica]

Have you ever cheated on someone special in your life? stolen minutes from work to make phone calls,lied, cheated at cards,shown violence,abused an animal,commited depraved acts, got drunk,smoked pot...ect? none of us are perfect and none of us should be lumped into a catagory. not all priests are perverts,and alot of non priests are. I think it is cool the pope is here. How nice for the believing Catholics to get a chance to see him, give them there special moment,you don''t have to like it but you should have the class to not be so harsh. No I am not catholic or a member of any organized religion....

[hungry1968]

Had to get his own piece of the action, huh?

Let me ask you most holy roller - how many edicts have you issued ordering your cardinals and bishops to turn over ALL of the information that they have, so that the offenders can be prosecuted?

[brianp55]

"Pope Meets With Clergy *** Abuse Victims"

Oh yeah...that''ll fix everything.

[drvalda]

Pope Benedict%u2019s visit will help all Americans to learn more about Catholicism, Christianity and to become better human beings. Also, I believe that it is very important for all of us to watch on TV what the church has been doing to help so many people in America. I don%u2019t think it is fair to concentrate %u201Conly%u201D on the *** scandals of a very small minority of priests. There are millions of priests who truly love and serve God with all their heart. You can not judge the whole church based on what few have done. As an immigrant, I can tell you that the Catholic Church has been more than a family to millions of immigrants around the USA. For example, in Paterson, New Jersey we can visit places such as Eva%u2019s Village, Father English Center, Catholic Charities, and so many other Catholic sponsored places which help both Americans and immigrants spiritually and also with material needs such as clothing and food. It is all thanks to God and to the Catholic Church.

[jankebenz]

And which one is that one??

Posted by arlt1627 at 07:04 PM : Apr 17, 2008

christianity!

[jsnidey83]

interpretation, not contradiction...it''s a matter of interpretation. like the conflicting geneologies in Matthew and Luke. One is referencing Jesus'' Davidic heritage, the other his spiritual. But it is called proof the birth stories are a fraud.

[lovesamerica]

Gee, while I am not into organized religion, I still know that there is something inside us that helps us to be ,potentialy, caring,giving human beings.The basics of religion are morals,kindness,compassion and understanding.All religions start out with those basics and are altered to a particular sects direction. To be so full of nastiness is not helping the problem of rogue clergymen,they must be policed in their own church families. A majority of people hearalding harsh comments should be afraid of the old saying he who is without sin.......

[jsnidey83]

There are many interpretations, but I have never examined one contradiction that held up. It''s all truly a matter of contradiction. Any my criticism of the Catholic church is far greater than semantics on what to call the pope. If it were me, I would call him "Joseph." Or "Mr. Ratzinger," if I were being respectful. I call no human "your holiness."

[jsnidey83]

There are many interpretations, but I have never examined one contradiction that held up. It''s all truly a matter of contradiction. Any my criticism of the Catholic church is far greater than semantics on what to call the pope. If it were me, I would call him "Joseph." Or "Mr. Ratzinger," if I were being respectful. I call no human "your holiness."

[excoachken]

With all due respect, step #1 in the elimination of pediphilia among Priests would be to let them marry and have a normal *** life.

[arlt1627]

It means in place of God. Have you ever actually looked at the Bible, or are you just ridiculing it out of hand?

Posted by jsnidey83 at 07:14 PM : Apr 17, 2008

I have, but make no claims to even comprehend everything from it and how it was written. I know to worship God and Jesus as his son.....not the Pope. But if he is referenced to as the ''Holy Father'' is just a figure of speech for the leader of the church. That''s all. And yes, that was sarcasm before because I''m not going to take a verse of the Bible and spin it to justify my argument. There are too many human contradictions and interpretations to claim total knowledge of it.

[jsnidey83]

It means in place of God. Have you ever actually looked at the Bible, or are you just ridiculing it out of hand?