Christian ‘values’ we could do without

THE statement from Pope Benedict that a lack of respect for the human person and a weakening of faith contributed to the abuse of children is an interesting explanation for the greatest act of evil ever inflicted on the Irish people.

Christian ‘values’ we could do without

I have heard some argue that a lack of faith among worshippers led priests into temptation, resulting in the rape of children. In short, it is the worshippers’ fault that priests raped children. Is the Pope concurring with this argument?

In recent years some have lamented Ireland is losing its Christian values. If it was a Christian nation, then those values allowed, tolerated and covered up the rape of children, in which case we should be thankful we are losing those values.

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