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Lacipyt

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20. He's Clearly Wrong

Fri Aug 31, 2012, 11:04 AM

Aug 2012

No doubt about that. None.

Fr. Groeschel is an old man, one who has been in declining mental health the last few years (he was hit by a car a few years ago and was actually in a month-long coma) and I truly believe these statements, based on his history and education, are the result of someone in his old age losing his grip.

That he has apologized and been relieved of his responsibilities by his order give me the impression that most people within the Church are as appalled by his comments as I am. Hopefully, he is as well.

I stand with this statement, also make by a priest: “Blaming the abused for their abuse is indefensible,” said the Rev. James Martin.

And as I wrote: protect.org

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NY Priest "Apologizes" for Saying Children are Often the "Seducer" [View all] joeybee12 Aug 2012 OP

That's the true Catholic hierarchy speaking...utterly remorseless BeyondGeography Aug 2012 #1

You can't unring a bell, sir! LeftofObama Aug 2012 #2

Too late, asswipe, your true colors were seen. Scuba Aug 2012 #3

It makes you wonder if " spent my life trying to help others the best that I could" means.... Walk away Aug 2012 #4

This Guy Should Have Been At The Republican Convention. Paladin Aug 2012 #5

He referred to Jerry Sandusky as "this poor guy" davidn3600 Aug 2012 #6

I can't believe that but I will take your word for it. What a stupid perverted fuck!! Monk06 Aug 2012 #17

It is true. WinkyDink Aug 2012 #47

I was speaking rhetorically. It is hard to fathom why the Catholic Church has not weeded out priests Monk06 Aug 2012 #64

Sure, Padre, sure. You said what you meant, and meant what you said. WinkyDink Aug 2012 #7

Apology NOT accepted. Iggo Aug 2012 #8

Im RC, and I think the bishop should defrock him demosincebirth Aug 2012 #9

You can't unsay it, asshole. hifiguy Aug 2012 #10

Too Bad He Isn't Perfect Lacipyt Aug 2012 #11

His own words: mikeytherat Aug 2012 #13

Of course you don't arrest them. AngryOldDem Aug 2012 #15

"I didn't mean to commit I crime when I robbed that bank, I just wanted all that money. mikeytherat Aug 2012 #19

He's Clearly Wrong Lacipyt Aug 2012 #20

His remarks were pretty coherent and straightforward to me. AngryOldDem Aug 2012 #41

You Do Have An Agenda Lacipyt Aug 2012 #44

Because once again, the blame is being deflected on to the victims. AngryOldDem Aug 2012 #14

I Wish I Had Your Powers Lacipyt Aug 2012 #22

Tell us what the Church has done constructively... joeybee12 Aug 2012 #38

I Might Lacipyt Aug 2012 #57

The Church's motivations and intentions in regard to molesting priests AngryOldDem Aug 2012 #39

Uh...there is only ONE correct side here, pal. (And BTW: I've studied the Dark Ages.) WinkyDink Aug 2012 #49

I Wish Life So Simple Lacipyt Aug 2012 #56

"Gotcha" politics? Sounds like the Sarah Palin excuse. Bradical79 Aug 2012 #21

Sarah Palin My Rump Lacipyt Aug 2012 #25

Why should we STFU? If this were an isolated incident of figures in the Catholic Church Zorra Aug 2012 #24

Please Lacipyt Aug 2012 #29

"We" are the people who believe that everyone was created equal and are endowed Zorra Aug 2012 #34

you left out some of his most important work dsc Aug 2012 #31

I Know You Might Not Grasp This Idea Lacipyt Aug 2012 #33

Trust me, we really get it. They hate us, and persecute us constantly, even murder us. Zorra Aug 2012 #35

It sure puts his comments on pedeophilia in perspective though dsc Aug 2012 #36

I Disagree Lacipyt Aug 2012 #45

Your capital-letter defense is a tad knee-jerk itself. WinkyDink Aug 2012 #53

yes it just was an accident dsc Aug 2012 #54

He Deserves The Flak Lacipyt Aug 2012 #58

It's no secret, everyone knows MelungeonWoman Aug 2012 #65

I Love It Lacipyt Aug 2012 #67

actually it is even worse dsc Aug 2012 #59

It Is Indeed Lacipyt Aug 2012 #62

the thing is he was lucid enough to make sure dsc Aug 2012 #63

Do You Understand Lacipyt Aug 2012 #66

He founded Courage which is my problem with him dsc Aug 2012 #68

I Get That Lacipyt Sep 2012 #69

La-di-da. WinkyDink Aug 2012 #52

I forgot about that. AngryOldDem Aug 2012 #40

Forget "perfect" - HE'S A BABY FUCKER. Care Acutely Aug 2012 #42

He called child-rape victims "seducers"! WTH does his PhD or AGE have to do with it?? WinkyDink Aug 2012 #48

Sorry, but Confusious Aug 2012 #55

Apology NOT accepted... AngryOldDem Aug 2012 #12

That's a classic remark made by pedophiles when they are cought. "The kid asked for it, wanted it, Monk06 Aug 2012 #16

From 'The New York Times' Lacipyt Aug 2012 #23

Of course they are going to react that way. They HAVE TO. Ikonoklast Aug 2012 #37

I"ll Bet You Lacipyt Aug 2012 #51

It's not exactly a new belief Bradical79 Aug 2012 #18

Too little too late. Zoeisright Aug 2012 #26

I need the following... a geek named Bob Aug 2012 #27

Apology not accepted... Kalidurga Aug 2012 #28

Um, yeah, when I was DiverDave Aug 2012 #30

'I didn't mean to blame the victim'... how sadly common is that sentiment. redqueen Aug 2012 #32

It's funny how they only apologize when they get caught. hamsterjill Aug 2012 #43

He did so intend to blame the victim. McCamy Taylor Aug 2012 #46

Even if that's the case, which I doubt it is in most cases aint_no_life_nowhere Aug 2012 #50

Don't blame him ... that chair was looking at him longingly ... zbdent Aug 2012 #60

Hope they're investigating this guy. theinquisitivechad Aug 2012 #61