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Originally posted by AnthonyT:
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Hello,

Does anyone have additional information about this incident? It appears that a crime was prosecuted in some kind of religious court instead of the criminal courts.

--Anthony

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Originally posted by Geezer:

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Originally posted by AnthonyT:
http://www.cnn.com/2010/US/12/18/new.york.priest.abuse/index.html?iref
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Hello,

Does anyone have additional information about this incident? It appears that a crime was prosecuted in some kind of religious court instead of the criminal courts.

--Anthony

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Since the abuse occurred in the 1970's, the statute of limitations for criminal - or even civil - action may have expired by the time charges were filed.
http://www.ehow.com/facts_7484590_new-state-statute-limitations-molest
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The Archdiocese booting the priest may be about the only action which can be taken. At least they're not just shuffling him off to another parish.

"Keep the Shiny side up"

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Originally posted by Niki2:
I'm not sure, but has ANY priest ever been brought up on charges of molestation in a criminal court, much less found guilty and sentenced? I don't remember hearing of any. The Church takes care of its own.

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what can one expect from a diety which happens to be a shameless liar even in the very first chapter of their own holy book ?

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what can one expect from a diety which happens to be a shameless liar even in the very first chapter of their own holy book ?

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Just curious, are saying you believe God wrote the Bible? Also, both versions of Genesis are included, and not hidden from us, so I wouldn't really call that lying. Sure, it could have been recorded in a manner a mite easier to make sense of, but then again, it has survived thousands of years, 5 cultures, and multiple translations. 'Could be making us think and investigate a little might have been the point of that and many other chapters.

I know you're just snarking, I'm just good naturedly snarking back (if I am understanding and using the term correctly). I could say a lot on this, but I think it might be smarter to leave it alone. 'Doesn't really contribute the Anthony's question and would 'jack' they thread, assuming I'm using that term correctly.

EDIT: In hindsight, none of what I said is entirely relevant, just a knee jerk defensive reflex, feel free to ignore.

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