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Chasstev365

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5. One of the reasons I left the Catholic Church

Reply to appalachiablue (Original post)

Fri May 29, 2026, 06:24 PM

Yesterday

Strike one was in high school wondering how the church could equate birth control and abortion as being the same.

Strike two was learning in college in a class on the Holocaust how the church knowingly help Nazis escape to South America with, in some cases, fake passports given to them by the Vatican.

Strike three was the priest sexual child abuse scandal and subsequent cover up.

No regrets upon leaving, but did admire some of the stances of Pope Francis. Hopefully, Leo will continue them.

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Nazi Criminals Escaped to South America, Ratlines, Argentina Post WW2 Refuge, President Milei Releases Files [View all] appalachiablue Yesterday OP

So maybe not so coincidental madamesilverspurs Yesterday #1

IK, interesting choice indeed. And Vance should go for it. Thanx for the post. appalachiablue Yesterday #2

So much corruption going on and we're just doing the laundry from 80 years ago. bucolic_frolic Yesterday #3

Yes, hard to comprehend, the current state of affairs on top of damage from WW2. Tx for the post. appalachiablue Yesterday #4

One of the reasons I left the Catholic Church Chasstev365 Yesterday #5