1. A CASE FOR CHANGE.
- Author
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Meacham, Jon, Scelfo, Julie, France, David, Underwood, Anne, Amfitheatrof, Erik, Blair, Robert, Kaiser, and Abrahms, Sally
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SEXUAL misconduct by clergy , *PRIESTS' sexual behavior , *RELIGION , *HOMOSEXUALITY , *CATHOLIC Church sacraments - Abstract
Examines the sexual scandal that has impacted the Catholic Church because of allegations of child abuse by priests. Issue of homosexual priests and celibacy; Decision by the Church to enact a zero tolerance policy in regards to sexual misconduct by clergy; Criticism of the Catholic Church for being hypocritical; Information on public opinion of Catholics in the U.S. who feel at odds with church teachings on homosexuality; Importance of examining the connection between sexuality and the sacraments.
- Published
- 2002