Catholic Transparency...

[Skybird]

Originally Posted by Cybermat47

It is, but these people can hardly call themselves Christian if they shelter paedophiles.

The way you quote me give what I really said a total twist. I have not said myself nor is it my opinion what you quoted me with.

Beyond that, forgiveness seen as a duty is no forgiveness, but duress. So, no, there is no Christian duty to forgive. A therapeutic recommendation maybe, a advice or encouragement, but not a duty or obligation

The pope says that obedience towards the church shall be the believer's most important duty (told to the American public during his welcome in the US). Not obedience to God, or the gospel or moral principles - the church, which is the most profane instance of them all.

Now that explains a bit why that Bishop tried to silence criticism and gloss of the church hiding pedophile rapists by telling the public that forgiveness shall be mandatory for Christians, eh?