Sorry Al, that statement about apologists was a bit of a generalisation and certainly doesn't apply to you.

Diana,sure there is a power element in child abuse,as there is in many sexual relationships, but to suggest that it is not a "sex crime" is patently ridiculous.
As Amergin is far from being a fool, the statement must have been a tactic and should be treated as such.

As far as i'm concerned there is too much double talk about paedophilia in the church and in youth organisations.
We need a proper scientific study....if that is possible in today's climate, where we hand our children over to male homosexual foster parents, in some horrific social experiment.
Today, the needs and wants of powerful minorities come before the safety and welfare of our children.

The Catholic Church has a chance with this issue to redeem itself and make a stand for decent human behaviour.

We shall not hold our breath.....Ake