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I've been working inside the Church for a bit... a few thoughts 1) it's clearly an awful and regrettable situation that is likely bigger than anyone really knows. 2) years ago and perhaps still today, devout Catholic families would send their socially awkward or potentially gay children to seminary... this is a bit of an unspoken reality. 3) there are tons of processes and safeguards in place today that were not in place years ago. 4) the priests are human and as all humans, nobody is perfect. that's not an excuse, just an observation that they by and large have similar emotions and thoughts that the rest of us have. 5) it is perhaps a bit unnatural to ask men, especially in modern times, to give up so much for a life of sacrifice. 6) ergo, a lot of priests struggle w/ mental health. If some of these realities negatively affect your faith, I get it. For me it's the opposite - that we're all imperfect. Granted, taking advantage of kids is among the worst things someone can do. It's heinous. I think it wears on the good people involved in the Church as well. Just my two cents.

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Thank you for sharing. I agree with a lot of your points. You mentioned being around the church a lot.

Have you ever met Aymond? And if so, what would you say to him today about all these recent allegations? What questions would you have for him about how things can improve going forward? Do you think he needs to go, and if not, what can he do better to gain the trust of Catholics on the fence with their faith?

I’m genuinely curious.

Good stuff :cheers:

Reddit doesn't have blinking Christmas lights every December, I know that.

I have been using some of your recipes for years. Thanks again! Looks awesome.

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Kevin Bacon in Sleepers

I use Winn Dixie for nonperishable items (beans, chips, OTC meds etc) or necessities I need in a pinch like milk or eggs.

Rouses for the produce, meats, fish and just about everything else.

Not sure if still on menu, but Zia's fried chicken sandwich used to be one of my favorites.

Thanks! That was a long one conpared to most.

Not complaining, but didn't someone post an article a couple weeks ago that Cam was willing to take a paycut to stay with the Saints?

Edit: Thanks, Bonethug...found article on first page. He said he wasn't looking for Mack or Donald money.

I get douche chills every time I hear a Womack commercial.