bodecea
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- #21
Folks, I don't happen to think my religious affiliation has any bearing on the resignation of Pope Benedict. It may (or may not) be "my" church but the children who were abused (and who likely are still being abused) are certainly my concern. I don't see the upside to Benedict remaining in office, but his resignation would go a long way towards ending practices and beliefs about the needs of the church vs. those of its victims., etc.
Am I -- or any thinking person -- to accept Benedict's moral authority on issues like birth control, etc. if he cannot face up to his own complicity in such heinous acts? It is selfish and wrong for him to remain in office....and if he does, it may help end the primacy of the church in the lives of many faithful.
Unless you're a Catholic, frankly... it ain't your business.
Really? I disagree...crimes were committed and the Pope helped cover up crimes.
It's like you guys are saying if you aren't a Republican, Nixon's Watergate coverup is not your business.