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May 16, 2010
Thousands flock to Vatican to back pope over abuse
By NICOLE WINFIELD
Associated Press Writer
EXCERPT:
"...institutions, faith and religion cannot be questioned,..."
Faithful Catholics must question the rape and abuse of thousands of children and youth, and the coverup by bishops and the Vatican in the global sexual abuse scandal. The people of God are the church and we are responsible for making systemic change to transform our beloved church so that it reflects the mind and heart of Jesus. We the people are empowered by the Holy Spirit to make these changes now to reform our church. This reaction that institiutions, faith and religion cannot be questioned is dangerous and led to the appalling, criminal behavior of clergy, bishops and cardinals who behaved like they were above the law, and not accountable to anyone else. The institutional church leaders have betrayed the people of God. This is a travesty of justice, and does not bring about Jesus' vision of the Kindom of God right here and now.
Bridget Mary Meehan
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