Why are there so many Catholic Priests being accused of child abuse?
This is a very hot topic with the Catholic church today. There is no simple answer to why some people abuse children. What we must realize is that Catholic Priests are human beings. Human beings are subject to Sin. There are many people out there who have done many bad things in their past and, fortunately, they have established a relationship with God, repented and have shared in His loving Mercy. In many instances, we do find that Priests are being accused unjustly, due in part to the stereotype associated with being a celibate man. In those cases where we find that the charges are correct, we as fellow human beings, must seek to do what is right and protect children while also protecting the sanctity of the Priesthood and allowing for repentance. Let us not forget that there are many men who are able to maintain the vow of celibacy and are TRULY the hands of God on earth. We must seek to raise the Holiness in those men up while constantly being vigilant for the works of evil in all
