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MellowDem

(5,018 posts)
25. All Catholic priests are part of a misogynist, homophobic institution
Sun Aug 18, 2013, 10:45 PM
Aug 2013

We're talking about the Catholic Church. I don't join such bigoted organizations. I'm sure local KKKs do some community work, but I wouldn't join them, cause I'm not a racist.

Again, there's no good reason to join an explicitly bigoted organization.

Easy way to make a living? Cool outfits? Glorfindel Aug 2013 #1
I think most people want a job that makes them LuvNewcastle Aug 2013 #2
Some of the statistics are eye opening. cbayer Aug 2013 #3
The new priest in our parish was born in 1980. rug Aug 2013 #4
i simply refuse to believe any one was ever born after 1960. nt xchrom Aug 2013 #5
Lol, I refuse to believe anyone had sex before 1950. rug Aug 2013 #6
i believe that to be a statement of Fact. nt xchrom Aug 2013 #8
According to Dixon's okasha Aug 2013 #11
Depends on what one considers "thoughtful" and "compelling"... MellowDem Aug 2013 #13
As an example, your post is the opposite. rug Aug 2013 #14
No, yours represents how many priests and nuns must justify themselves... MellowDem Aug 2013 #15
Again, a quite reflexive and far from compelling post. rug Aug 2013 #16
Again, you fail to respond in any meaningful way MellowDem Aug 2013 #17
To what? A prediigested regurgitation of talking points? rug Aug 2013 #18
Post removed Post removed Aug 2013 #20
And there you go. QED. rug Aug 2013 #22
I thought about going into the clergy but I am not suited for it. hrmjustin Aug 2013 #7
As a young child, I thought I wanted to be a nun, even though I wasn't catholic. cbayer Aug 2013 #9
Well It is a calling and I told god it was not for me. hrmjustin Aug 2013 #10
Not for any good (IMHO) logical reason... MellowDem Aug 2013 #12
So, the priesthood is out for you? kwassa Aug 2013 #19
Yeah, I'm not a misogynist or homophobe, so the priesthood isn't for me MellowDem Aug 2013 #21
Not clergy is homophobic or misogynistic. hrmjustin Aug 2013 #23
Then why are they part of a misogynist, homophobic institution? MellowDem Aug 2013 #26
Not all clergy belong to homophobic or misogynistic organizations. hrmjustin Aug 2013 #27
This is the Catholic Church from the article... MellowDem Aug 2013 #32
The RCC is not the KKK and should not be in the same sentence. hrmjustin Aug 2013 #33
there are many types of priests in this world kwassa Aug 2013 #24
All Catholic priests are part of a misogynist, homophobic institution MellowDem Aug 2013 #25
Wow, just wow. hrmjustin Aug 2013 #28
If you have a point, make it... MellowDem Aug 2013 #29
First of all I am gay and a former member of the church so I know what homophobia is all about. hrmjustin Aug 2013 #31
How is that a bad comparison? MellowDem Aug 2013 #35
What is religious privilege? hrmjustin Aug 2013 #38
I never said the RCC was the KKK... MellowDem Aug 2013 #40
Religion does not get threated with kid gloves on DU. hrmjustin Aug 2013 #41
Even on DU... MellowDem Aug 2013 #43
I am sorry but... hrmjustin Aug 2013 #45
Or if enough people leave the church... MellowDem Aug 2013 #46
Are you kidding? BainsBane Aug 2013 #47
In defense of this bullshit institution .... kwassa Aug 2013 #36
But that's a poor rationale... MellowDem Aug 2013 #39
No, it isn't. This is not a binary world. kwassa Aug 2013 #42
The religions provide none of the good... MellowDem Aug 2013 #44
The core message of the Catholic Church is social justice BainsBane Aug 2013 #48
What exact part of you is mellow, MellowDem? kwassa Aug 2013 #30
Yes, people will join the church for different reasons... MellowDem Aug 2013 #37
Job security - G-d's work is unlikely to be outsourced or automated. leveymg Aug 2013 #34
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