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cbayer

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8. I strongly suspect this is backlash from all the horrible

Reply to SecularMotion (Original post)

Thu Aug 28, 2014, 12:34 PM

Aug 2014

things that have been uncovered in Ireland.

I think it also reflects the inability of the church to move forward and speak to newer generations.

Hopefully the PTB will take serious note of this.

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Only 13 students sign up for the priesthood in Ireland [View all] SecularMotion Aug 2014 OP

Ireland had several bishops resign because of pederasty/abuse scandals Brettongarcia Aug 2014 #1

That's the best news all week. Hoppy Aug 2014 #2

Perhaps religion will just fade away. Warren Stupidity Aug 2014 #3

They'll have to bring Ted, Dougal and Jack intaglio Aug 2014 #4

Fr Ted Dorian Gray Aug 2014 #5

It's a start. (nt) mr blur Aug 2014 #6

I wonder how much of this is AtheistCrusader Aug 2014 #7

I strongly suspect this is backlash from all the horrible cbayer Aug 2014 #8