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we-overcome-us t1_j9w7z18 wrote

Reply to comment by [deleted] in Baltimore judge orders release of redacted investigation into Archdiocese of Baltimore sex abuse by PleaseBmoreCharming

So what are your thoughts on it? Why do Catholics remain in a church with such a prolific history of child sexual abuse?

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[deleted] t1_j9w8lkg wrote

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we-overcome-us t1_j9w9kr1 wrote

I'm not particularly interested in convincing people to leave. I'm genuinely curious. I'm not a member of any church, but if I found out that Starbucks had a long history of child abuse and sex crimes, I wouldn't go to Starbucks, especially not with my kids. So why do Catholics continue going to church? If you have an honest answer I'd be open to hearing it.

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Flames1913 t1_j9xagwf wrote

If you want an honest engagement, I have been convinced by the theological and epistemological arguments laid out by writers like the doctors of the church and have yet to see convincing disprovings of their writings. I am bound to a system that is deeply, deeply flawed but represents what I believe to be the legitimate body of the Church of Christ, who I think was the Son of God. I will go to church, and advocate for changes in the Church but as a believer in the Bible I'm obligated to attend.

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[deleted] t1_j9wa9im wrote

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we-overcome-us t1_j9wc0tx wrote

Humor me, I'm not as stupid as you might think.

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[deleted] t1_j9wcr70 wrote

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we-overcome-us t1_j9wcy11 wrote

I used to be a Methodist Christian and my stepmother is Catholic so I have a pretty good idea of what Catholics believe.

Next time you don't want to explain yourself, maybe don't say anything at all. Waste of everyone's energy.

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[deleted] t1_j9wdwil wrote

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we-overcome-us t1_j9wdzks wrote

I don't know, that's why I asked -_-

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[deleted] t1_j9wf433 wrote

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we-overcome-us t1_j9wj54w wrote

Again, next time might as well just keep your mouth shut. The persecution complex gets old.

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[deleted] t1_j9wjcm8 wrote

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we-overcome-us t1_j9wjxt5 wrote

You think I'm way more pretentious than I actually am. I asked you a serious question in good faith with no ill intentions and you just want to throw a pity party. Whatever.

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[deleted] t1_j9wk33k wrote

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we-overcome-us t1_j9wkf8r wrote

I know it's the internet but you are awful at reading tone.

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thriller24 t1_j9x1oim wrote

Catholics believe that you can be forgiven for any sin as long as you confess. That’s why they just shuffle “problematic” Priests around to different churches/schools.

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