Very good point JerryB. I sincerely hope those from NTM who read this think about this question.
I have tried many times to make this point with members of my family. They either can't or won't even discuss it. It's always "those Catholics" who have the problems. Or the rate of abuse would be even worse in the world without the Church (go figure). I think they are afraid as if they start considering the question then the proverbial Pandora's box will open. Well hello folks - its well and truly open!
Oh and the latest from a couple of weeks ago. Apparently the bible teaches that two people are needed to corroborate any allegation of sexual abuse. One woman's word alone is not sufficient as she could just be trying to ruin a good man's reputation, or "get attention". I kid you not - those were the words from my mother (who I love very dearly). Is it any wonder that such a low percentage of abuse is reported? I was
very upset over this conversation as it has a very personal meaning for me (not within NTM but within the Church). We have kept to much safer topics of conversation ever since and yes apparently my continued questioning is "getting rather tiresome" ...... that's the word that has come back to me via others.
Sometimes I feel like I am going backwards. Husband says to give up and keep what is left of one's sanity and concentrate on all the wonderful things life and really living (as discussed on this site) have to offer.
Remember a while back I reserved the right to be despondent? Well, I am playing that card today.