I was raised Catholic, and I saw no pedophile advances. When one looks at the aggressive advertising by lawyers from other denominations hoping to prosecute Catholic priests, one gets the strong sense that a substantial number of claims must be bogus and the result of historical vendetta, rather than actual wrongdoing.
>CHICAGO — An Illinois attorney general’s office investigation released Tuesday found that 451 Catholic clergy sexually abused nearly 2,000 children in the state over a nearly 70-year period, which was more than four times the 103 individuals the church named when the state began its review in 2018.
1 state…
In 1 state, AT LEAST, 451 clergy of a single sect of Christianity in a 70 year period are known pedophiles…
What is so onionish about it? There probably is 10 similar articles about subject of Sex Abuse in churches which may be BS or not on any other news website.
wwarnout says
Why are churches tax-exempt? Why should I pay more in taxes because they are?
For that matter, why don’t states start banning churches that have a history of sexually abusing minors?
CaveatRumptor says
I was raised Catholic, and I saw no pedophile advances. When one looks at the aggressive advertising by lawyers from other denominations hoping to prosecute Catholic priests, one gets the strong sense that a substantial number of claims must be bogus and the result of historical vendetta, rather than actual wrongdoing.
LittleRickyPemba says
This is awful, predictable, and not in the least bit oniony, like most of the crap on this sub.
My_leg_still_hurt92 says
Somewho it must be the fault of Transgender and Dragqueens.
/s
nonsequiturnonsense says
This week? This year?
med8cal says
Why is this “church” still in existence?
PersonalityLiving300 says
Anyone contributing money to their faith is funding this activity.
Front_Butt_69 says
Don’t take your kids to the library, or they’ll get molested by a drag queen. Take them to church instead, where it’s safe.
Own-Opinion-2494 says
And hominy by drag queens?
ChuckFeathers says
>CHICAGO — An Illinois attorney general’s office investigation released Tuesday found that 451 Catholic clergy sexually abused nearly 2,000 children in the state over a nearly 70-year period, which was more than four times the 103 individuals the church named when the state began its review in 2018.
1 state…
In 1 state, AT LEAST, 451 clergy of a single sect of Christianity in a 70 year period are known pedophiles…
1 state.
roasty_mcshitposty says
Uh oh. I bet there’s a ton of drag shows going on in the church. It’s the only way something like this could happen! /S
cficare says
Now tell me how the Catholic Church isn’t a criminal institution.
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Knakilon says
This is a totally believable headline, not onion material.
Swer2078 says
What is so onionish about it? There probably is 10 similar articles about subject of Sex Abuse in churches which may be BS or not on any other news website.