Re: Vatican Lawsuit Driven by Hate

On Fri, 2 Jul 2010 19:50:40 -0400, "Patrick" <barker_pb@xxxxxxxxxx>
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On Jul 1, 12:27 pm, "Patrick" <barker...@xxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
"Trance Gemini" <trancegemi...@xxxxxxxxx> wrote

While the Church does have the right to investigate child abuse cases

Only to the extent that they turn them (the cases) over to the civil
authorities. Beyond that, they have no power.

They have never claimed to have power on these cases.
But, when there are allegations, shouldn't they investigate?

No, they should report it to the authorities. If your neighbour
mentioned to you that his car had been stolen, would you advise him to
contact the police, or would you tell him not to bother and
investigate it yourself?

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Ferrit

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