Writer: Atheist Republic
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Link: 31.10.2021 / Atheist Republic Newsletter
Church Abuse
Report Reveals 330,000 Victims of Sexual Abuse By French Catholic Church
On October 5th, a 2,500-page report released by an independent commission documented more than 330,000 cases of sexual abuse within the French Catholic Church dating back to the 1950s. The document counted 3,000 priests and clergy members as either committing the abuse or having active involvement in the organized coverup. Of the 330,000 victims, 216,000 were directly abused by priests and clerics. The rest were victims of abuse by church laypeople and by others who had influence within the Church for the past 70 years. The president of the investigative commission described the Church’s attitude in the 20th century as “a deep, cruel indifference toward victims.” This bombshell report has rocked France. French President Emmanuel Macron said that “There is a need for truth and compensation.” Meanwhile, Pope Francis stated during a routine audience at the Vatican, “There is, unfortunately, a considerable number. I would like to express to the victims my sadness and pain for the trauma that they suffered.”
Vatican Diplomatic Immunity Upheld in European Court
On Tuesday, October 12th, the European Court of Human Rights (ECHR) ruled that the Vatican can not be sued in European courts because of its sovereign status as a nation. Beginning in 2011, 24 Belgian, French, and Dutch individuals filed a class-action lawsuit in Belgium, seeking to sue the Holy See, the Catholic Church’s governing body. They fought for their case over the next several years, but the courts repeatedly ruled that they did not have jurisdiction over the Vatican. After appealing their way up the European court system, the ECHR dismissed the suit and upheld the Vatican’s diplomatic immunity. However, the group still has the option to appeal within three months of this latest ruling.
I am no fan of the Catholic church, but this whole thing reeks of a shake down … starting in the 1950’s and by now all involved are most likely deceased, never mind waiting for 70, 50, 30, 10 or even 5 years until a report is filed is just a joke!
The next question should be — how many of the 330,000 lucky buggers that benefited sexually from the natural urges of the clothed, have gone on to carry their experiences as a very special gift all their lives? doesn’t it beg the question why only a handful were traumatized? isn’t it far more likely that they were/are fuck-ups no matter what happened in they early years?
besides, without knowing all the lurid details, how can anybody believe what was going on? I petition for a completely detailed report … at a minimum one page per incident, or over 500,000 pages, that would be much more believable than a few accusatory notes … 2,500 pages my ass!
What an interesting take on the situation, and certainly one I have some if not total sympathy with. I myself was “abused” by a priest when I was nine years old, weekly for four years he would finger my arse and play with my cock and balls. I say “abuse” but that’s not how I felt about her, I really liked and truly wish he had fully indoctrinated me, the truth is he spotted that I was entirely submissive and was just doing what came natural to both himself and myself, how I wish he had gone much much further
wow – what an amazing confession! I truly feel you are very lucky to have been chosen at that age by a priest to provide himself and you with sexual pleasure – and yes, pity he did not take the opportunity to make whole what he started………love to hear more 😉
I truly look back on my experience, and know and am thankful that he had picked the right person, me, to enjoy, because I loved the attention and the sensations he gave me. And it is truly with regret I look back and wish he had trained me orally, it was some years later before I took a cock in my mouth
My only complaint is the hypocrisy. They should be honest about doing the Dark Lord’s work.
I agree with Addicted Penis Mastubator and with “Me.” Part of the duty of mature gay/bi men is to mentor gay boys.
Thank George – as I get older, I realize how much more homosexual than straight I am, and inevitably I lived on the wrong side with all the pain associated, so I think what you propose should NOT be applied exclusively to boys that know they are gay, but all young boys should be given the opportunity and be mentored by mature gay men – I believe of those very few boys that feel strongly about being straight, they will extricate themselves in a very natural way.
Conversely, having been deprived at an early age of the opportunity to openly embrace ones male sexuality is a monumental loss for the boy as well as for the mentor!
i completely agree with George, APM (If i may) and Me. <i was deprived of being introduced into the full menu of sexual delights. Like Me, i would not have considered it abusive in any way. From my standpoint even back when i was so much younger, such acts would have been totally consensual on my part. i deeply regret missing this learning experience.
So sad that in an effort to “protect” young boys that the law has criminalised nurturing of gorgeous loving relationships between experienced gay men and young curious if not downright gay boys. The result is that these gentle loving men are scared whereas the predators who take advantage of boys violently are not deterred by the law. It would be much more natural to give boys the gift of sexual experimentation..