As a fellow disillusioned Catholic, I admire the manner in which you've tackled this deeply emotional issue, SirLance. I have merely absented myself from the church for the past 35 years, except for the times I've kept my mother company at mass (The toughest part for me has been not partaking in the ritual of Communion. I believe that it bothers some people, but I feel that I'd be a hypocrite if I did.)
I hope that you find your peace. The one(s) who hurt you are the villians, and those who protect them are doubly guilty. We must question the true agenda of any organisation that acts the way the Catholic church has on this issue.
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