Author: Geoffrey Robinson
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RELIGION
- Geoffrey Robinson
- 23 November 2012
34 Comments
In 52 years as a priest I have never had to face a conflict situation over the seal of the confessional and sexual abuse. I pray that I never face a situation where I was convinced an innocent minor would be abused unless I broke the seal. I would find it impossibly difficult to live with that abuse on my conscience.
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RELIGION
- Geoffrey Robinson
- 16 November 2012
70 Comments
There has been a bland assertion in places that obligatory celibacy has not in any way been a cause of abuse. Few people believe this assertion, and personally I find it impossible to deny that it has been a significant contributing factor. Unless obligatory celibacy is put on the table for discussion, the question will not go away.
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RELIGION
- Geoffrey Robinson
- 25 October 2007
59 Comments
As long as the Church seeks to manage rather than confront, the devastating effect the sexual abuse scandal has had on the Church will continue and will cripple other activities.
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