This may be a silly question, but it's one I ponder on quite a bit.
My argument is usually this: "You only say that because it's publicized. However, you look up to a priest, but you also look up to your uncle. Say your uncle were to sexually abuse you... How come all uncles are not getting persecuted?"
But then it usually comes down to "Why do you keep them around?". This is the part that troubles me. Catholics believe in the utmost forgiveness of their enemies. But, this is an issue. Repeat offenders being sent to receive help and then just shuffled to a new parish to commit the same evils.
How can someone stand up for the dignity of priests and disprove the common thought of priests being sex offenders?
My argument is usually this: "You only say that because it's publicized. However, you look up to a priest, but you also look up to your uncle. Say your uncle were to sexually abuse you... How come all uncles are not getting persecuted?"
But then it usually comes down to "Why do you keep them around?". This is the part that troubles me. Catholics believe in the utmost forgiveness of their enemies. But, this is an issue. Repeat offenders being sent to receive help and then just shuffled to a new parish to commit the same evils.
How can someone stand up for the dignity of priests and disprove the common thought of priests being sex offenders?