Pope on trial?
When I first heard of the Catholic Church molestation scandal a few years ago, I immediately thought it was an isolated case. Now more than 5000 victims have come forward and the Church has shelled out more than $2 billion.
Since the Pope is in the US this week, I had to ask the following question, “Shouldn’t the Catholic Church (including the Pope) be put on trial for crimes against humanity?” Before you answer, take a second and hear me out.
As my partner, Sylk would say, “the evidence shows.” For example, it is estimated that thousands more victims are too ashamed to come forward so the estimated 5000 victims could easy be double or higher. - Mass Sex Crime
The Church has admitted to knowing that many of the Priests were sexually abusing children, but decided to move those priests to other church locations rather than contact the police. - Aiding & Abeding a Criminal
Last but certainly not least, we cannot avoid the fact that had this happened in any organization other than a powerful religious one such as the Catholic Church. Not only would there be a public outcry from every government official, but also the organization would be shut down and the leaders would be held solely responsible in the court of law. What happened in the Catholic Church is no different from what happened in Waco with David Koresh or polygamist sect leader Warren Jeffs.
But don’t worry, I already know why this trial won’t happen……it’s simple, the Pope is considered “Jesus on Earth” to many…you can’t put Jesus on trial or can you.
PS: I almost forgot to mention the millions of people who were spiritually crippled by this and will never recover.
