Current Events Blog for Mrs. Countryman's AP United States History class at Booker T Washington High School for the Performing and Visual Arts in Dallas, Texas.
Monday, February 18, 2019
LILY MONDAY - The Vatican's secret rules for priests who have children
The New York Times posted an article regarding Priests who are sworn to celibacy still having children because of special rules. In one scenario the priest told his son that he was his god father, and it wasn't until years later that his son found out the truth. Many people are very mad that the Vatican lets priests violate celibacy when many have had to follow the rule, especially when their kids are a result of rape and sexual harassment. The Vatican will not be dismissing Priests who have violated celibacy, only those who have children, for a child is a priority over the priest job.This relates to U.S history because many Priests get away with rape and taking advantage of children because of their high status. In slavery white people could get away with anything they wanted because of their "superiority". White supremacy has not disappeared and it is showing itself in many different ways, it needs to come to an end. The Vatican coming forward with the truth is a small small step in the right direction.
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It is an absolute shameful thing how the i humane crimes of priests against the morality of our society has been allowed to totally fly under the radar because of their position in out communities. It is absolutely necessary that we hold the priests responsible.
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