26-03-2010, 10:42 PM
Quote:It formerly blamed a handful of perverted priests and even suggested that abuse was a problem of the church in "Anglo-Saxon" countries, including the Irish diaspora.It is certainly not restricted to 'Anglo Saxon' countries. There is a huge scandal about it in Chile and other places in South America where it has also recently made it to the headlines. Long term systemic abuse of children by Catholic priests (and others) is universal within the church and not restricted to one or two cultures. No doubt we will be hearing about the happenings of the priests, and the cover up, in Africa soon enough.
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"He would, wouldn't he?" Mandy Rice-Davies. When asked in court whether she knew that Lord Astor had denied having sex with her.
“I think it would be a good idea” Ghandi, when asked about Western Civilisation.