funky_ass_flea_bass

funky_ass_flea_bass t1_jdy8kaf wrote

Mead did far more than merely suggest further study of vasectomies. In reality, he suggested vasectomies as one of a few options (in addition to restrictions on marriage and segregation) to control the growing population of “degenerates” in society.

Jim Douglas might be acting in good faith, but that doesn’t necessarily mean he is correct.

2

funky_ass_flea_bass t1_jcp3oei wrote

‘“And the sacramental seal of confession is the worldwide law of the Catholic Church, not just the diocese of Burlington, Vermont,” Coyne said, according to the Associated Press. He added that the bill “crosses a Constitutional protective element of our religious faith: the right to worship as we see fit.’”

Let’s be clear here folks. The Catholic Diocese of Burlington (and really the Catholic Church as a whole) thinks that the right to a confidential confession is more important than the rights of children who have been abused by them. Even though in any context outside of religion (I.e. a therapy session), you would be required to report suspected child abuse. Cultures of silence are dangerous.

11