Word: catholicization
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The little dog Toto takes the curtain in his teeth, tugs it aside and gives the world a glimpse of the Wizard of Oz. The wizard in this case turns out to be a pretty seedy character. To claim supernatural powers and then be caught in sordid acts--sexually abusing...
There's no panacea, as the Pilot said. Catholics have to think through strong arguments for and against celibacy--and for and against the ordination of women as priests. But the current debacle will be compounded if the debate becomes a merely technical discussion of fixes and ignores the overall...
Secondly, they should host members of religious organizations such as the Catholic Church in order to teach study group participants about the theological arguments for and against abortion. The church has made some of the most powerful (and popular) arguments against reproductive freedoms. And yet, one of the most Catholic...
Child abuse is, of course, not limited to the Catholic Church. Indeed, many studies have suggested that rates of abuse are just as high outside the Church as within it. Nonetheless, the Church is in a special position because of its claim to offer moral leadership. In the wake of...
The Staff further faults the cardinal for not apologizing fast enough, but more important than the apology itself, Law has taken action to prevent these systemic problems from happening again. Not only has he been in full cooperation with secular officials, but he also effectively volunteered more information than would...