Comments on: Anti-Child Abuse Coloring Book Warns Chidren of Being Alone with Priests http://www.neatorama.com/2007/12/04/anti-child-abuse-coloring-book-warns-chidren-of-being-alone-with-priests/ The Neat Side of the Web Wed, 25 Nov 2009 14:59:27 -0600 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.6 hourly 1 By: Kevin http://www.neatorama.com/2007/12/04/anti-child-abuse-coloring-book-warns-chidren-of-being-alone-with-priests/comment-page-1/#comment-329959 Kevin Tue, 04 Dec 2007 20:36:17 +0000 http://www.neatorama.com/2007/12/04/anti-child-abuse-coloring-book-warns-chidren-of-being-alone-with-priests/#comment-329959 Very well stated Sid...thanks Very well stated Sid...thanks

]]> By: Sid Morrison http://www.neatorama.com/2007/12/04/anti-child-abuse-coloring-book-warns-chidren-of-being-alone-with-priests/comment-page-1/#comment-329861 Sid Morrison Tue, 04 Dec 2007 18:36:42 +0000 http://www.neatorama.com/2007/12/04/anti-child-abuse-coloring-book-warns-chidren-of-being-alone-with-priests/#comment-329861 ted interprets the pic correctly, but the very fact that it is a little vague/creepy looking makes it the butt of jokes... They meant well, but I think it should have been reviewed a bit internally before release. The Church has to go through a lot of pains to clean house and and restore the itself universally to orthodoxy (the Vatican hasn't deviated from orthodoxy, but a lot of dioceses are run by bishops who do). While well-intended, the Vatican II conference of teh early 1960s paved the way for liberals to preach moral relativism within the Church and protect/make excuses for a small number of perverts and pederasts. In earlier years, the vast majority of these would have been rooted out while still in the seminaries. The excesses that followed Vatican II let them stay and even a small number were able to do tremendous damage when put in positions of trust. That said, I think a large fraction of the abuse cases are certainly bogus. Although some people were unquestionably wronged, the majority are scammers lining up at the cash drawer. The problem is that because individual bishops protected a few of the perverts, the whole Church lost credibility to the public (and juries). It's going to take decades (at least) to recover, but I have confidence that no-nonsense orthodox leaders men like Benedict XVI will prevail. ted interprets the pic correctly, but the very fact that it is a little vague/creepy looking makes it the butt of jokes... They meant well, but I think it should have been reviewed a bit internally before release.

The Church has to go through a lot of pains to clean house and and restore the itself universally to orthodoxy (the Vatican hasn't deviated from orthodoxy, but a lot of dioceses are run by bishops who do). While well-intended, the Vatican II conference of teh early 1960s paved the way for liberals to preach moral relativism within the Church and protect/make excuses for a small number of perverts and pederasts. In earlier years, the vast majority of these would have been rooted out while still in the seminaries. The excesses that followed Vatican II let them stay and even a small number were able to do tremendous damage when put in positions of trust.

That said, I think a large fraction of the abuse cases are certainly bogus. Although some people were unquestionably wronged, the majority are scammers lining up at the cash drawer. The problem is that because individual bishops protected a few of the perverts, the whole Church lost credibility to the public (and juries). It's going to take decades (at least) to recover, but I have confidence that no-nonsense orthodox leaders men like Benedict XVI will prevail.

]]> By: Woodwose http://www.neatorama.com/2007/12/04/anti-child-abuse-coloring-book-warns-chidren-of-being-alone-with-priests/comment-page-1/#comment-329816 Woodwose Tue, 04 Dec 2007 17:28:38 +0000 http://www.neatorama.com/2007/12/04/anti-child-abuse-coloring-book-warns-chidren-of-being-alone-with-priests/#comment-329816 I'm still trying to figure out what's going on in the picture. Is young Jimmy in bed, getting in or out of clothing? It mostly looks like adult-at-the-door is keeping watch to ensure that adult-concealed-under-the-sheet isn't disturbed. So much for never be alone with one adult! I'm still trying to figure out what's going on in the picture. Is young Jimmy in bed, getting in or out of clothing?

It mostly looks like adult-at-the-door is keeping watch to ensure that adult-concealed-under-the-sheet isn't disturbed.

So much for never be alone with one adult!

]]> By: matt http://www.neatorama.com/2007/12/04/anti-child-abuse-coloring-book-warns-chidren-of-being-alone-with-priests/comment-page-1/#comment-329751 matt Tue, 04 Dec 2007 15:59:44 +0000 http://www.neatorama.com/2007/12/04/anti-child-abuse-coloring-book-warns-chidren-of-being-alone-with-priests/#comment-329751 This could be regarded as sound advice for the priests as well. The picture shows the the priest smiling in the open doorway. This is because the angels are helping him avoid the temptation of Timmy's hot young flesh. This could be regarded as sound advice for the priests as well. The picture shows the the priest smiling in the open doorway. This is because the angels are helping him avoid the temptation of Timmy's hot young flesh.

]]> By: nick handert http://www.neatorama.com/2007/12/04/anti-child-abuse-coloring-book-warns-chidren-of-being-alone-with-priests/comment-page-1/#comment-329741 nick handert Tue, 04 Dec 2007 15:49:54 +0000 http://www.neatorama.com/2007/12/04/anti-child-abuse-coloring-book-warns-chidren-of-being-alone-with-priests/#comment-329741 Perhaps the child should avoid the catholic church altogether... skip the indoctrination and the creepy priests in one shot. they may even learn to think. Perhaps the child should avoid the catholic church altogether... skip the indoctrination and the creepy priests in one shot. they may even learn to think.

]]> By: Justin http://www.neatorama.com/2007/12/04/anti-child-abuse-coloring-book-warns-chidren-of-being-alone-with-priests/comment-page-1/#comment-329689 Justin Tue, 04 Dec 2007 14:54:39 +0000 http://www.neatorama.com/2007/12/04/anti-child-abuse-coloring-book-warns-chidren-of-being-alone-with-priests/#comment-329689 I hate how our society has become one where men are seen as potential child molesters/sexual assaulters. I mean it's always good for children to tell their parents where they are, but it shouldn't be for the express reason of preventing sexual assault from creepy old men... Just another example of people freaking out over non issues. Somewhat similar to the poison in candies on Halloween. (only there are no evidence for this one) I hate how our society has become one where men are seen as potential child molesters/sexual assaulters.

I mean it's always good for children to tell their parents where they are, but it shouldn't be for the express reason of preventing sexual assault from creepy old men...

Just another example of people freaking out over non issues. Somewhat similar to the poison in candies on Halloween. (only there are no evidence for this one)

]]> By: DRukus http://www.neatorama.com/2007/12/04/anti-child-abuse-coloring-book-warns-chidren-of-being-alone-with-priests/comment-page-1/#comment-329593 DRukus Tue, 04 Dec 2007 13:26:35 +0000 http://www.neatorama.com/2007/12/04/anti-child-abuse-coloring-book-warns-chidren-of-being-alone-with-priests/#comment-329593 Thats not cool at all. I've got chest hair and I'm a really nice, trustworthy guy. Thats not cool at all. I've got chest hair and I'm a really nice, trustworthy guy.

]]> By: ted http://www.neatorama.com/2007/12/04/anti-child-abuse-coloring-book-warns-chidren-of-being-alone-with-priests/comment-page-1/#comment-329568 ted Tue, 04 Dec 2007 13:17:26 +0000 http://www.neatorama.com/2007/12/04/anti-child-abuse-coloring-book-warns-chidren-of-being-alone-with-priests/#comment-329568 Totally (deliberately?) wrong interpretation. This is an example of an adult acting responsibly, since he is keeping the door open. Who says you can trust parents, counsellors, and teachers? Maybe it's just the ones with no chest hair. Totally (deliberately?) wrong interpretation.

This is an example of an adult acting responsibly, since he is keeping the door open.

Who says you can trust parents, counsellors, and teachers? Maybe it's just the ones with no chest hair.

]]> By: Lasse http://www.neatorama.com/2007/12/04/anti-child-abuse-coloring-book-warns-chidren-of-being-alone-with-priests/comment-page-1/#comment-329445 Lasse Tue, 04 Dec 2007 10:46:39 +0000 http://www.neatorama.com/2007/12/04/anti-child-abuse-coloring-book-warns-chidren-of-being-alone-with-priests/#comment-329445 An anti-child abuse coloring book?? Whats next? A LEGO set? So, to be on the safe side, every adult should be regarded as a potential child molester until the opposite has been proven? That´s rather paranoid, is'nt it? An anti-child abuse coloring book?? Whats next? A LEGO set?

So, to be on the safe side, every adult should be regarded as a potential child molester until the opposite has been proven? That´s rather paranoid, is'nt it?

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