Those of us growing up “catholic” in the 40’s-60’s knew this was going on all around us, even if it didn’t happen to us personally - lots of jokes about being careful in the locker room; the priest sneaking up behind altar boys when they were getting their albs on, etc. There’s a reason masturbation was the main topic at retreats and the heavy breathing behind the confessional screen. The collapse of the institutional church would be a blessing for all, and those who still want to be part of spiritual community, which was the way it all started we’re told, could do so. As Hitch said, there is a stench of evil surrounding this pope.
Those of us growing up “catholic” in the 40’s-60’s knew this was going on all around us, even if it didn’t happen to us personally - lots of jokes about being careful in the locker room; the priest sneaking up behind altar boys when they were getting their albs on, etc. There’s a reason masturbation was the main topic at retreats and the heavy breathing behind the confessional screen. The collapse of the institutional church would be a blessing for all, and those who still want to be part of spiritual community, which was the way it all started we’re told, could do so. As Hitch said, there is a stench of evil surrounding this pope.